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First Trustees, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc., and a leading provider of trust solutions for individuals, corporates, and government institutions, is proud to announce its 8th Islamic Estate Planning Clinic, scheduled to take place on February 7, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria.This highly anticipated forum is designed to educate and empower participants on structuring Islamic wealth transfer in today’s evolving world. The Clinic will provide practical guidance on how to secure and preserve legacies in accordance with Islamic principles, ensuring that wealth is managed and passed on responsibly across generations.The event is being hosted in partnership with The Metropolitan Law…

First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving asset quality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capital raise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement, FirstHoldCo recorded a 4.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in its Gross earnings to N3.4 trillion, supported by a 36.3% y-o-y growth in net interest income of N1.9 trillion on the back of enhanced earnings yield and margins of 17.11% and 11.0%, respectively. Similarly, net fees and…

.…Offers celebrity performance for newly-weds and other gifts for singles, friends and couples . Following the launch of “ALAT: The Evolution”, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched its 2026 Valentine’s campaign tagged “Evolution of Love, powered by Wema Bank”. Inspired by the “evolution” theme of its upgraded ALAT app, Wema Bank launched the “Evolution of Love” campaign with the goal of celebrating different forms of love experienced by customers, and how they have evolved over time. From self-love to friendship, romantic love to family, this campaign introduces…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress. He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation. According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive…

Dangote Cement Plc’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative to drive behavioural change and cultural shift towards safety conducts among its employees. The roll-out scheduled to be replicated at all the plants of Dangote Cement Plc marked a significant milestone in strengthening the Company’s safety culture. The pilot launch of the Group-wide FairPlay programme recorded impressive participation from both the management and employees, thus underscoring a shared commitment to safer work practices. The Safety FairPlay Initiative is designed to drive lasting behavioural and cultural change through an equitable and transparent framework that promotes safe conduct.…

By Rowland Olonishuwa On Tuesday, Kogi State paused to mark two years since Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo took the oath as Executive Governor. Across government circles, community halls, and everyday conversations, the anniversary was more than a date on the calendar; it was a milestone that invites both reflection and renewed optimism. A moment to look back at how far the state has travelled in just twenty-four months, and where it is heading next. Since assuming office in January 2024, Ododo has steered the state through a period of measured consolidation, delivering strategic interventions across security, infrastructure, human capital, and…

By Olawale Olurotimi A coalition of civil society groups and displaced residents on Wednesday staged a protest from the Ikeja Underbridge to the Lagos State House of Assembly complex to condemn what they described as the growing culture of state-backed demolitions and forced evictions across Lagos State. The protesters, operating under the banner Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Eviction, Landgrabbing and Displacement in Lagos, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Lagos Is Not For The Rich Alone,” “Stop Forced Evictions,” “Homes Before Hotels,” “Stop the Demolitions,” and “Our Lives Also Matter.” They accused the Lagos State Government of prioritising elite and…

The National Civil Coalition on Transparency and Public Accountability (NCCTPA) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relieve the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo of his duties and reconstitute an impeccable panel, to clearly review his National Youth Service Corps records . In a press conference addressed by the group’s National Secretary Olufemi Akinlosotu in Lagos, the group maintained that all the needless hazy details of the Honourable Minister’s National Youth Service Corps records, need to be laid bare for the public, given the fact that it has so much to do with a public official, patriotism…

L-R: Regional Bank Head, Mainland 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Chukwudi Egbuna; Minister in Charge, Methodist Church, Makoko, Very Revd. Ayodele Aromavo; and Divisional Head, Remedial and Operational Risks Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Damian Orizu at the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Risk Management Directorate-led Back-to-School outreach to pupils in Makoko, Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The…

First Asset Management, a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc has recorded a significant milestone as its rating was upgraded to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-’ by DataPro, reflecting the firm’s strong fundamentals and sustained resilience in Nigeria’s Asset management landscape.The rating upgrade, issued in DataPro’s latest rating report, underscores First Asset Management’s diversified income base, high-quality investment portfolio, and experienced team, all of which continue to support the firm’s long-term stability, sound governance framework, and consistent performance.The improved rating highlights the organisation’s ability to maintain strong operational fundamentals while effectively navigating market cycles. It further reflects First Asset Management’s disciplined investment philosophy, prudent…