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L–R: Executive Director -South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi; Group Executive Director, Mrs. Olugbesoye Olujimi (both of Emadeb Energy); Executive Director -Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara; and Group Executive Director, Finance/Strategy, Emadeb Energy, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi; at the First Oil presentation event by Emadeb Energy at the Fidelity Bank headoffice in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on supporting indigenous operators. This was…

Renowned Nigerian beauty entrepreneur Chineye Otabil, founder of Chiniella Beauty and Varda Beauty, delivered a masterclass at this year’s Aegis Global Women’s Retreat, held from October 29 to November 1, 2025, at The Tawny United Kingdom. Aegis Global Women’s Retreat is a transformative gathering designed to empower women to lead, serve, and thrive at the highest levels. The retreat brings together visionary women from across sectors for boardroom readiness training, leadership and governance workshops, global networking opportunities, cultural and diplomatic engagementsAddressing an audience of women leaders, innovators, and changemakers, Otabil shared practical insights on simple, effective skincare routines for busy…

Dangote Group is pleased to announce that it has entered a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc to support the next phase of expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This collaboration will provide advanced technology and services that will enable the refinery to increase its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, marking a major milestone in our long-term vision to build the world’s largest petroleum refining complex. Through this agreement, Honeywell will supply specialised catalysts, equipment, and process technologies that will allow the refinery to process a broader slate of crude grades efficiently and to further…

Digital-to-Home television service provider, GOtv Nigeria, kicked off its end-of-year campaign with a carnival-style roadshow on Friday. The procession moved through key parts of Lagos, drawing excited crowds, some of whom made on-the-spot decoder purchases in preparation for the holiday season. Starting at the Ikeja BRT Park, the roadshow featured dancers, drummers, branded performers and the GOtv gorilla mascot as it travelled through Maryland, Ojuelegba, Tejuosho, Yaba, Oyingbo and CMS before ending around the Eko Hotel Roundabout. The activation marks the first major push in MultiChoice’s end-of-year rollout features like the AFCON, Football season and Festive lineup. For many Lagos…

The Adele Olu of Ilaro, High Chief Abiodun Olalekan Ilo, has commended the revitalized League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP) for stepping up at a crucial time to champion the collective interests of Ogun West. In a recent online interview with Abu-Satar Hamed of StarTrend International Magazine, the US-based traditional leader expressed admiration for the quality and consistency of publications from LOYAMP members. He particularly noted their coverage of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) and other developmental efforts across the region. High Chief Ilo urged the group to maintain its momentum by promoting the aspirations of Senator Adeola Yayi alongside…

…Mobilizes Support for His 2027 Governorship Bid The Adele Olu of Ilaro-Yewa, High Chief Abiodun Olalekan Ilo, has showered praise on Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for his remarkable developmental strides across Ogun West and beyond. Speaking from his base in the United States during an online interview with Abu-Satar Hamed of StarTrend Int’l Magazine, the retired banker and respected traditional chief expressed admiration for the senator’s achievements since assuming office. High Chief Ilo recalled his recent visit to Nigeria for the 2025 Oronna Ilaro Festival, noting that he was “overwhelmed” by the scale of people-focused projects…

Your invited to the Family Meeting – 24 Nations, One Passion, Endless Moments of Glory CANAL+ announced that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, secured broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™ (AFCON) across English and Portuguese-speaking African countries. Starting Sunday, 21 December 2025, the continent will unite for the ultimate football glory, and SuperSport will be at the heart of it all, sharing all the coverage and all the moment. More Than a Tournament – It’s a Continental Family Meeting AFCON is not just about football. It’s about pride, passion, and the power of unity. From…

L-R: Executive Vice President, CNN International Commercial, Phil Nelson; Founder & CEO, Beyond Limits Africa and Non-Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan; Managing Director/CEO, NIBSS, Premier Oiwoh; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; Founder & Chairman, Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, CFR; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Akin Ogunranti; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Louis Odom; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Adamu Lawani; and Director, Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions, NITDA, Mr. Oladejo Olawumi during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair Future Forward 5.0…

By Adeyemi Obadimu In the bustling heart of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I, Lagos State, a quiet revolution is taking shape, one driven not by rhetoric, but by results. Honourable Temitope Adedeji Adewale, a second-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stands today as a symbol of purposeful representation, distinguished by his tireless investment in education, empowerment, and community development. Championing Education and Youth Empowerment For Adewale, education is not a privilege it is a right that the people must enjoy. Through his Adewale Temitope Educational Initiative (ATA-EI), the lawmaker has distributed thousands of free JAMB and GCE forms to…

The 2025 edition of the Mission Africa Woman With a Mission Recognition and Achievement Awards has successfully concluded at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, delivering two days of high-level engagements, international collaboration, and the celebration of outstanding African women leaders. The conference drew over 200 participants each day, including senior government officials, diplomats, industry executives, development partners, and delegates from across the continent. The annual event, organised to spotlight the achievements and impact of African women in governance, enterprise, and community development, continues to position Mission Africa as a leading platform for advancing women’s leadership across the region.Day One: Diplomatic…