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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Zenith Bank Plc., one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare by promoting over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades. This bold initiative, led by Managing Director/CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, aimed to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Dr. Mikhail Akinde, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, demonstrated his unparalleled skills in the game of ping pong when he emerged as the overall winner of the coveted cup of the prestigious Adele Olu Ilaro …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political zones is an important landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards true federalism and regionalism, which lies not in the constitutional or institutional structure, but in the society …

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 29, 2025: Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation under the theme, ‘Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth’. Scheduled for March 12, 2025, in Cape Town, South …

…Says, “Trump’s Aggressive Policies Could Have Global Repercussions” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to avoid direct confrontation with newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump. Akinyemi criticized Trump’s inaugural speech, describing it as uninspiring and aggressive, with threats of hostile …

…Says, “Unlawful, Unfair, and Unreasonable” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The increase affects: Call Rates: From ₦11 to ₦16.5 per minute. …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank PLC (‘the Bank’), the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings PLC (‘the Company’), has been honoured with the prestigious THISDAY Global Bank of the Year award for 2024, recognising its significant impact on the global banking landscape. Also, AigbojeAig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, received the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – An Abeokuta High Court has declared the Olu of Orile-Ilawo stool vacant, nullifying the selection process of Chief Alexander Macgregor. The ruling was delivered by Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In her ruling, Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi instructed Chief Alexander Macgregor to immediately …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to receive a shipment of up to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the United States to sustain its operations. This development comes as the refinery faces challenges in securing adequate crude supply locally. Despite the refinery’s …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State have rallied behind Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan (JKA) for the party’s governorship ticket in 2027. The former House of Representatives member is celebrated for his transformational leadership and “Midas touch,” which stakeholders believe could propel …