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LAGOS, NIGERIA – This year marks 22 years since two young Nigerian bankers – AigbojeAig-Imoukhuede and Herbert Wigwe – bought a small, nondescript Bank and turned it into one of the biggest financial institutions on the continent with footprint also established in Europe and Asia. It was on March 22, …

…Commissions 27km Ilaro-Iwoye-Owode Road ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Relief would soon come the way of motorists and commuters plying Toll Gate-Sango-Ota-Abeokuta expressway as Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his administration has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the 63km road. Governor Abiodun who disclosed this at …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu, marking his first year in office, confidently assessed his administration’s performance, stating that his government is “walking the talk.” Reflecting on the last 366 days, Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the progress made and commended Nigerians for sustaining …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for his people-centric approach to governance in Ogun State. In a congratulatory message delivered by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu extended his best wishes to Abiodun on his 64th …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In its bid to solidifying its commitment to innovation and community engagement, Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday, May 30 2024, launched a state-of-the-art digital/LED screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos. Measuring 6.4×6.4 metres, the monumental digital installation, an upgrade from its previous LED screen launched …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that reintroducing the old national anthem was a priority for his administration. He made this announcement during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in Abuja, recently. Tinubu explained that the decision …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The quest of Ogun State to be an oil producing State would soon materialize as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), sets to begin oil and gas exploration in the Gateway State. Stakeholders in the oil industry, including the Minister of State for Petroleum …

…Visits President William Ruto Of Kenya NAIROBI, KENYA, May 29, 2024 – Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CON, Chairman of Access Holdings PLC and Coronation Group, has been honoured with the prestigious African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished accolade was presented at the African Banker Awards Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony held …

UYO, AKWA-IBOM STATE, NIGERIA – Deputy Inspector General of Police, South South geopolitical zone, DIG Daniel Sokari Pedro psc (+) mni on Monday May 27, 2024 paid a two days duty tour to the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Ikot Akpanabia. According to a release e-signed and made available to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Chief Adewale Adesina, the Babaloja of Ogun State, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, CON, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, on his 64th birthday on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Group …