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… Receives Best SME Bank in Nigeria and Excellence in Digital Innovation AwardsWema Bank, recognized as Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been awarded Best SME Bank in Nigeria and Excellence in Digital Innovation at the recently held 2024 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards. These awards underscore the Bank’s commitment to empowering businesses and delivering transformative digital solutions that cater to evolving customer needs. The Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards celebrate institutions that are reshaping the financial services landscape through impactful innovations and customer-centric approaches. Wema Bank’s Best SME Bank in Nigeria…

The Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq  today visited the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja to pay his last respects to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja ¹.” I want to acknowledge the remarkable service and dedication of the late Chief of Army Staff to our nation’s sovereignty and peace. His commitment to security and defense will always be remembered. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the men and women of the Nigerian Army. May his soul rest in peace.The Nigerian Army has…

The United Action for Change (UAC), a prominent civic advocacy group, has announced a Day of Tributes, tagged, “Lekki in the Eyes of the People”, to honor the late AbdurRahman Lekki, one of its esteemed members and a prominent voice for change and social justice. The tribute event is set to commemorate his invaluable contributions to UAC, public service, and other worthy causes that had a profound impact on humanity. The event which is expected to attract family, friends, colleagues , mentees, is scheduled for Sunday, 17th November, 2024. 3pm prompt, at the meeting venue of the group, 12B, Ladoke…

The Publisher of NEWSEXTRA an online Newspaper, Adeyemi Obadimu is celebrating Moremi Ojudu on her birthday. Moremi Ojudu currently serves as the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on community engagement in the South.In a statement released by Adeyemi Obadimu, he expressed his well wishes for Moremi Ojudu on her special day. “I wish you all the good things in life and almighty God will continue to strengthen you and be with you in all your endeavors,” he said.Moremi Ojudu is known for her exemplary work in community engagement and her dedication to serving the people in the South. Adeyemi…

Emir of Ilorin Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council Alh. Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR has again prayed specially for his son the Sardauna of Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Governor visited to celebrate the Emir’s 29th anniversary of ascension to the throne of Sheikh Alimi.The Emir prayed that Allaah grant the governor more wisdom as he continues to develop the state.The Governor visited the Emir in company of personal aides in honour of the emir’s anniversary — after which he also attended the event organised by Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA).The Emir is known to have commended the good…

President Bola Tinubu has described the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, as a man of God whose contributions to nation-building could not be quantified.President Tinubu stated this on Monday at the 70th birthday Thanksgiving Service held at The Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos.The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Sen. George Akume said the celebrant has over the years worked towards the unity and progress of Nigeria and Nigerians at all times.According to the President, Pastor Bakare is an embodiment of integrity and a symbol…

Although the official results are yet to be released, the incumbent Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, has conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, saying his political alliance is headed for a major loss.“L’Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. I have tried to do what I can for the country and the population. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country,” Jugnauth, serving as prime minister since 2017, told reporters on Monday.Voters went to the polls on Sunday to elect legislators for the 62 seats in Parliament for the next five…

The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has begun the rehabilitation and upgrading of Tanke Junction – General Tunde Idiagbon bridge.Aside from the ongoing road upgrade, setbacks are being reclaimed along the route, while streetlights and several other projects are also lined up for execution before the bridge is finally commissioned.The General Tunde Idiagbon bridge has since been completed by the Governor AbdulRazaq-led administration and is ready for commissioning. In the last five years, Governor AbdulRazaq has embarked on the construction of two bridges, constructed, rehabilitated and upgraded several roads across the state, all…

…as Speaker turns 52Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a vote of confidence on Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa saying they remain satisfied with his leadership of the House.The vote of confidence on the Speaker coincided with his 52nd birthday as the lawmakers eulogised him for uplifting the country’s democracy through laws that impact positively on the people.”I rise this afternoon to move a motion that a vote of confidence be passed on the Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa to continue the good work that he has always done, especially in this 10th Assembly.“It is…

Kwara State Government has said public sector workers without valid KWSRRA number will not receive salary or bonuses from November, 2024, recalling that this exercise started many months ago. Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA) is empowered by law to have relevant data of everyone resident in the state and allocate unique identities to each person for effective planning, resource management, service delivery, and public safety, among others. “In line with the administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in resource administration, a directive had since been issued mandating all state employees, including those across the 16 local government areas, to…