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L-R: Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; and Representative of the President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and Chairman of SMEs and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Trade Group, Mr. Jack Daboikiabo; at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing.…

​Date: June 8, 2026 ​To: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor of Lagos State (Mr Sellable) The State Executive Committee and Leadership, All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria / National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). ​LETTER OF APPRECIATION ​We, the indigenes, sons, and daughters of the historic Badagry Division, write to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the GAC for finding Badagry worthy of producing Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the…

​Frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Hon. Zansi Omolara Samuel, has extended her warmest congratulations to Hon. Damilola Sonayon-James following her official emergence as the party’s Deputy Gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State in the upcoming February 2027 general elections. In an official statement released to journalists in Lagos, Hon. Omolara described the selection as a monumental triumph for the progressive family, noting that it reflects a perfect alignment of competence, dedication, and party loyalty. ​Speaking as a proud, bonafide daughter of the soil from Badagry, Hon. Omolara expressed profound appreciation to the top leadership of the party for their visionary…

BRAND AFRICA: Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa, Thebe Ikalafeng; CEO, Dangote Cement Ethiopia, Danilo Trugillo; and President of the Ethiopian Marketing Professionals Association and Chief Marketing Officer of Population Services International, Fana Abay, display some of the awards won by Dangote Industries Limited during the 16th Brand Africa 100 Awards ceremony in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Group was honoured as Africa’s Most Admired Brand, Most Admired African Brand Doing Good for Society and the Environment, and Most Admired African Industrial Brand. … Reinforces dominance in industrial, social impact and development rankings Dangote representatives — Public Relations Officer, DCP Ethiopia,…

Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), held today in Lagos.Now in its third consecutive year as a partner, the Bank joined organisers Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, alongside educators and sector stakeholders, for a panel session on how educational support can enhance learning outcomes for teachers and students.Speaking on behalf of Union Bank, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilola Aluko, positioned education as central to the Bank’s purpose…

—As groups and stakeholders support his candidacy across party lines in senatorial districts Ahead of preparation for electoral campaign for 2027 general election, the All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship candidate for Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola has restated his commitment to inclusive and people-oriented government if he is eventually elected to govern the Gateway State in 2027. Restating his commitment over the weekend at Ilaro, Yewa South LGA, during a series of strategic engagement in his office, the Senator appreciated the overwhelming support he has garnered across party lines for his candidacy stressing that he will practice inclusive leadership and…

CEO/Co-Founder, NASENI-Troment Biotechnologies, Dr. Selim Hani (11th from right) and some staff member in a group photograph with members of Science of Defeating Malaria leadership development course and initiative during their visit to the factory in Abuja… on Sunday. About 85 global medical professionals, scientists and policymakers participating in the “Science of Defeating Malaria”, leadership development course and initiative from Harvard University, USA, have commended the establishment of NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory as pivotal to eradicating malaria and infectious diseases in Nigeria and Africa. While touring the multi-million dollars NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory on Sunday, June 7, 2027, the team impressed by…

A new healthcare innovation, QwikCare, has been launched with a bold mission to revolutionise how Nigerians access medical services, ensuring faster response times, better coordination, and life-saving interventions when it matters most. The initiative was inspired by a near-tragic personal experience, where a delayed healthcare response almost led to the loss of a loved one. That moment exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system and sparked the vision behind QwikCare. Built by a dedicated team of innovators, QwikCare is a digital platform designed to connect patients, doctors, nurses, caregivers, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers in real time bridging delays and…

In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, Zenith Bank Plc has commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a two-phase environmental clean-up initiative in Lagos State, held under the global theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The first phase was a morning clean-up conducted by staff of the Bank on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, along Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The exercise mobilised employees to clear waste, sensitise residents on proper disposal practices, and reinforce the Bank’s culture of community service and environmental stewardship. The second phase, on Thursday, 4 June…

As political alignments intensify ahead of the 2027 Lagos State gubernatorial election, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder, Hon. Zansi Omolara Samuel, has congratulated veteran politician Senator Musiliu Obanikoro on his appointment as the Director-General of the Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Campaign Organization. ​In a press statement made available to journalists on Friday, Hon. Zansi described the choice of the former Minister and seasoned lawmaker as a “masterstroke” that has effectively boosted Dr. Hamzat’s gubernatorial project. ​According to her, Senator Obanikoro’s entry into the frontline brings an unparalleled wealth of political experience, strategic leadership, and grassroots mobilization capacity capable…