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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Governors to responsibly allocate the increased funds allocated to their states, emphasizing the importance of investing in infrastructure and development rather than exploiting their citizens. Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu convened a meeting with all 36 …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Renowned seer and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, hosted the second edition of his palliative market in Lagos on February 14, 2024, as part of his Annual 21-day Thanksgiving programme, which commenced on January 29, 2024. The palliative market aimed to alleviate economic …

ISIOKPO, RIVERS STATE – Isiokpo community in Ikwerre Local Government of Rivers State has announced its intention to utilize traditional methods to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son. During a solemn procession to kickstart an eight-day mourning period, King Blessing Wagor asserted …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said the state has continued to set the pace for sustainable transportation systems with the use of alternative sources of energy. The governor stated this on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, while declaring open the 18th National Council of Transportation conference, holding at …

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) deeply regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the esteemed Group Chief Executive Officer and former Group Managing Director of its flagship subsidiary – Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’). Dr. Wigwe, alongside his wife …

Dr. Abbas A. Waziri is a distinguished figure in the realms of academia, finance, and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Waziri demonstrated exceptional intellect and determination from a young age. His journey began in the academic sphere, where he pursued his passion for science and economics. Dr. Waziri …

LAGOS, January 31, 2024 – Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, FirstBank, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. The Bank clinched the coveted award based on its 130-year commitment to enabling its corporate customers achieve success …

In a tragic incident, Access Holdings Group CEO Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and others lost their lives in a helicopter crash on the evening of Friday, February 8, 2024, near the border city between Nevada and California. The family had departed Lagos State, Nigeria, on Wednesday, February 6, 2024, …

A Nigerian man, @king_cjohn on TikTok, emotionally shared his story of falling from wealth to destitution. Once a millionaire with N30 million, he tearfully revealed his current state of begging for N2k to survive. The man expressed his desire for divine intervention to rise again. Netizens sympathized and offered various …

LAGOS – A video capturing the Geregu Power boss, Mr. Femi Otedola, sharing a crowded Molue bus ride with regular commuters in Lagos has gained widespread attention. The billionaire investor and philanthropist chose to experience the daily commute incognito, sitting among regular passengers in a low-key manner. Despite the crowded …