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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 …

A heartwarming story unfolded as compassionate Nigerians raised over N17 million within 48 hours for the welfare of an elderly man who was tirelessly molding blocks despite his challenging circumstances. A video showcasing the elderly man working in a bent position, likely due to back pain, caught the attention of …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED The late Engr. (Chief) Elijah Olufemi Tetede has been eulogized by the Dean of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Yewa, Ven. Olusola Ladipo-Ajayi, as an honest and complete gentleman who will be forever remembered for his transparent and God-fearing life. The praise was offered …

BY ‘DEOLA ADEYEMI The Yewa Youth Association (YYA) demonstrated solidarity and commitment to Yewaland’s development by hosting its February 2024 meeting at the palace of Oloola of Ilara-Yewa in Ogun State. Attended by Seventy-Eight youths representing diverse Central Youth bodies and organizations from across Yewaland, the meeting aimed to deliberate …