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L-R : Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) South-West Zone;  Mrs Omotayo Muhammad,  Head Competition and Tariff, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mary Iwelumo, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC), at the stakeholders’ forum on the study of the level of competition in the voice and data segment of the Nigerian telecommunications Industry on Tuesday in Lagos.

Olam Agri has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2026 in Nigeria for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing Olam Agri’s sustained commitment to creating a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement and growth. The Top Employers Institute also recognized Olam Agri as a Top Employer across the African continent for the sixth consecutive year, with certifications in nine other countries including Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Australia, The Netherlands, and Switzerland. This recognition underscores Olam Agri’s position as…

L-R, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Chief HR Officer, Gloria Byamugisha; Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Managing Director/ CEO, David Bird; Group Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, During the Managing Director/ CEO, Dangote Petroleum Refinery Limited, Meeting with the Press in Lekki Lagos on Wednesday. …Assures Nigerians on Price Stability, Listing of Refinery stocks L-R, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Head Admin, Musa Bala; Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Chief HR Officer, Gloria Byamugisha; Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Managing Director/ CEO, David Bird;Group Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, During the Managing Director/ CEO, Dangote Petroleum Refinery Limited, Meeting with…

Adron Homes has officially commenced its 2026 National Business Convention, themed “Breaking New Grounds, Beyond and Above 2.0,” reaffirming its commitment to innovation, growth, and leadership in Nigeria’s real estate sector. The convention opened with a strategic address by the Chairman/Group CEO, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, who charged executives and managers across the organization to sustain excellence, embrace innovation, and drive sustainable expansion as Adron Homes strengthens its footprint nationwide. Bringing together top executives, directors, and managers from across the country, the convention serves as a platform for strategic alignment, performance reviews, and planning for the 2026 business year. At…

The pioneering class of CMS Girls Grammar School, the first set to graduate from Gov. Lateef Kayode Jakande School, has marked a major milestone – their 40th Anniversary! Speaking at the celebration, Taiwo Salvador, President of Class ’85 set, described their time at the school as a “gem” experience, proudly referring to their nickname, “the gem that came out of the Chicken house”. Their story is a testament to Gov. Jakande’s vision of making quality education accessible to all, bridging the gap for both high and middle-class families. The anniversary celebration is a celebration of their achievements and the school’s…

Senator Solomon Adeola( APC, Ogun West) and chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has expressed sadness at the news of the demise of the wife of a former governor of Ogun State, Chief(Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo who passed on at the age of 101 on Monday, January 11. In a condolence message tofamily of late Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, former Governor of Ogun State, the Senator stated that the late Onabanjo family matriarch lived a fulfilled life to a very long age stressing that her life time and passage is worthy of celebration for the grace and goodness of God.…

L–R: Head Teacher/School Manager, Aiyetoro African Church Primary School, Okoro Chineye Patricia; School Manager, Adekunle Anglican Nursery & Primary School, Tinubu Abimbola; Head, Legal Services Division, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri; School Manager, Makoko Anglican Nursery & Primary School, Olaoye Joseph; and Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; during the presentation of educational kits to pupils of Adekunle, Makoko, and Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary Schools in the Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos. Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and medical malpractice specialist, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has raised alarm over what he describes as a deepening medical negligence crisis in Nigeria, calling for an urgent and comprehensive overhaul of the country’s health regulatory framework. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, Agbakoba said recurring incidents of preventable deaths in Nigerian hospitals point to systemic failures in regulation, oversight, and accountability within the health sector. He spoke against the backdrop of the recent death of Nkanu Nnamdi, one of the twin sons of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege—an incident…

… Introduces Voice Banking, Tap and Pay and Uptime Prediction Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched the upgraded version of its flagship digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema. Designed as the next phase in digital banking, the upgraded version of ALAT delivers a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience, reinforcing Wema Bank’s leadership in technology-driven financial services. Tagged ALAT: The Evolution, the upgraded version represents a significant advancement in how customers interact with their bank. It enables seamless banking through intelligent features such as voice banking (called SAW), which…

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In every generation, a people are blessed with leaders whose lives transcend politics and whose service becomes a lasting testament to purpose, sacrifice, and impact. In Ogun West Senatorial District of Nigeria, that blessing is embodied in Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, fondly and widely known as Yayi – a man whose leadership has redefined representation and rekindled hope across communities. More than a legislator, Senator Adeola is a bridge between governance and the grassroots; a statesman whose name has become synonymous with development, compassion, and results. Today, he stands as a priceless gift not only to Ogun…