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Interswitch, Africa’s leading technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper, has announced the commencement of the national pre-qualifying examinations for Season 8 of InterswitchSPAK, its flagship science competition for senior secondary school students across Nigeria. The examination phase began on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, and will run through Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with a total of over 21,000 students nationwide sitting for the examinations. This represents a 19.7 percent increase compared to the over 18,000 registrations recorded in Season 7, underscoring continued nationwide growth and interest in the competition. Now in its eighth season, InterswitchSPAK continues…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Balogun (née Adegunwa) as its Deputy Governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Mrs. Balogun will run alongside the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, in the forthcoming election. Her nomination follows the announcement by Governor Dapo Abiodun at the APC Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting held in Abeokuta on Friday that the deputy governorship position had been zoned to Ogun East Senatorial District. Speaking at the meeting, Governor Abiodun disclosed that Mrs. Balogun emerged as the preferred choice of the party’s governorship candidate from among…

His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three Honourable Commissioners as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across the State. Announcing the development, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, stated that the redeployment is aimed at strategically repositioning key Ministries for greater efficiency and effective implementation of the Administration’s Rescue Agenda. The affected Commissioners are: I. Hon. Abdulrahaman Tumbido, redeployed from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources;II. Hon. Kasimu Yahya Kaura, redeployed…

One month after launching Season 5 of its flagship 5 for 5 Rewards campaign, Wema Bank has rewarded 273 customers with a total of ₦17.96 million, demonstrating the strong early impact of its refreshed customer rewards platform and reinforcing its commitment to rewarding everyday banking. Launched on May 2, 2026, as part of the Bank’s 81st anniversary celebration, this season of the campaign introduced a more structured and inclusive rewards framework designed to encourage positive financial habits while recognising customer loyalty across the Youth, Women and Mass Market segments. The season opened with a special anniversary activation at Ikeja City…

In a significant boost to youth empowerment and alternative energy transportation, the Federal Government has officially commissioned a new Automotive Training Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State. The facility has already commenced operations with an inaugural cohort of 100 youths trained in mechatronics a specialized field combining mechanical and electronic engineering specifically focused on the repair of both petrol and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles and motorcycles. The project was executed through a strategic partnership between the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Zamfara State office of the Made in Nigeria Special Project. The initiative is designed to…

Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term value creation, financial resilience and disciplined growth, assuring shareholders that its strategic focus remains firmly on building a stronger and more sustainable institution despite a challenging operating environment. Speaking at the Group’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said the true measure of a financial institution is not simply its ability to grow but its ability to do so profitably, sustainably and with discipline over time. He said the Group’s 2025 performance reflected a deliberate strategy to strengthen its long-term fundamentals while maintaining solid financial results. Access Holdings reported…

A policy expert Dr. Temitope Musowo has described the recent disclaimer of Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and the appointment of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi by the Chief of Staff to the President, RT. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila as a clear effort in futllity to explain away the rot and corrupt tendencies in the presidency. Dr. Musowo made the assertion during an interview session with newsmen on Thursday regarding the Chief of Staff’s disclaimer, he cited the fact that the 2026 Budget- a fiscal document, attest to the existence of the said office, because public funds was duly alloted to it…

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED As Ogun State inches closer to the 2027 governorship election, political conversations across the Gateway State increasingly revolve around two prominent figures: Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and Hon. Oladipupo Ladi Adebutu. Both men are experienced politicians with significant followings, impressive political resumes, and strong aspirations to lead Ogun State. Yet, as stakeholders assess their credentials, many political observers believe Senator Adeola Yayi currently enjoys a number of advantages that could make him the preferred choice of many voters. One of the major distinctions between the two politicians is the breadth of public office…

HOT 70 Series debuts with an industry-first lineup of 12 trend-forward colorways under Infinix’s all-new Dynamic Shine Design. It’s the most fashion-forward HOT release to date, designed for the next generation of young users worldwide In a smartphone market where devices increasingly look and feel the same, Infinix is taking a different approach. Today, the brand launched the new HOT 70, a lineup designed around a simple idea: smartphones should express personality, not just performance. Built for a generation that treats smartphones as part of personal style and everyday identity, the HOT 70 Series introduces an industry-first lineup of 12…

Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of three qualified citizens to head two key state government agencies and a major development project. Disclosing the approval, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the appointments are aimed at strengthening the government’s ongoing reforms and service delivery initiatives in the areas of public health, agriculture, livestock development and community-based interventions. Dr. Muhammad Habibu Yelwa is appointed as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Substance Abuse and Control Agency, while Dr. Usman Ismaila Gusau is named as the Executive Secretary of the…