Author: Mujeedat
Fidelity Bank Plc marked International Women’s Day 2026 by rolling out the “Give Her Power” series under its HerFidelity platform, featuring masterclasses, hands-on training, and direct support to foster income-generating skills and career advancement through March. The initiative, themed “Give to Gain,” kicked off with a March 18 masterclass on communication, presentation, audience engagement, event moderation, confidence-building, and personal branding, tailored for women aiming to elevate their public speaking and professional profiles. A upcoming Gele Masterclass on March 30 offers practical training in gele tying, blending cultural celebration with entrepreneurial potential as a viable income stream for participants. Complementing…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu extended warm Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims in Lagos and across Nigeria for successfully completing this year’s Ramadan, a 30-day period of fasting, intense prayers, and spiritual reflection that ended with joyous celebrations. In a statement released Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor expressed profound gratitude for the community’s unwavering dedication and sacrifices throughout the holy month. Sanwo-Olu highlighted Ramadan’s central role as one of Islam’s five pillars, emphasizing its teachings on self-discipline through abstinence from worldly pleasures, unwavering commitment to prayer, and complete submission to Allah’s will…
Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke congratulated Osun State’s Muslim community on completing Ramadan, praising their devotion and discipline during the holy month. In a statement by his spokesperson dated 19 March 2026, he described Eid-el-Fitr as more than fasting, a profound commitment to compassion, social justice, and service. Adeleke assured Muslims of his administration’s attentiveness to their aspirations, pledging protection of rights, support for institutions, and equitable inclusion in governance and development. “Osun under my leadership will remain a state of religious harmony where no group feels marginalised,” he emphasized, promising policies reflecting equity and respect for all faiths.…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) held a high-level bilateral meeting in London on 18 March 2026 to advance customs modernisation and trade facilitation under the Nigeria-UK Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). The discussions occurred on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit, led by NCS Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and HMRC Head of International Customs Megan Shaw. Adeniyi highlighted customs’ role as frontline enablers of secure, transparent trade in key sectors like industrial goods, agriculture, energy, and consumer products between the nations. Both sides identified a significant data discrepancy, UK exports…
King Charles III welcomed President Tinubu and Mrs. Tinubu to Windsor Castle on 18 March 2026, celebrating Nigeria’s transformation into an economic powerhouse of 230 million people, half under 18 with unmatched energy and ambition. Recalling his 2018 Nigeria visit meeting traditional leaders like the Sultan of Sokoto and Ooni of Ife, the King praised Nigerians enriching UK life in business, sports, arts, NHS, and academia through his King’s Trust. He humorously recalled a recent “Jollof and Tea” party debate on the best jollof rice. The monarch highlighted mutual investments: Nigerian banks basing in London, firms listing on…
Guinea Insurance Plc (GIP) held a signing ceremony for its ₦5.8 billion Rights Issue on 16 March 2026, offering 5,295,200,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦1.10 per share, two new shares for every three held. Board Chairman Mr. Temitope Borishade called it a pivotal move for operational scaling, innovation, and shareholder value. “This repositions us for improved services to customers and brokers while boosting investment returns,” he said. Managing Director Mr. Ademola Abidogun stressed growth beyond regulatory compliance: The funds will enhance financial stability, underwriting capacity in key sectors, technology investments, and expansion into retail/SME markets for financial…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited donated school materials worth N241 million to 3,704 students in Ibeju-Lekki host communities, Lagos, during the 6th Dangote Scholarship Award Programme. The items, bags, uniforms, sandals, and sanitary materials, went to 1,348 primary pupils across five schools and 2,356 secondary students in four schools, boosting education access and learning conditions. Vice President, Oil and Gas, Edwin Devakumar called education a societal transformer. Launched in 2019 (paused 2020 for COVID), scholarships grew from 56 secondary students that year to 138 in 2021 (117 secondary, 19 tertiary), 460 in 2022, 469 in 2023, 473…
Civil society groups Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) marked World Consumer Rights Day. under the 2026 theme “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”, by urging federal and state governments to mandate salt reduction targets and front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) on processed foods. Nigeria faces a surging non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden, with 29% of deaths tied to hypertension, heart disease, and kidney failure. Average salt intake hits 10g daily, double WHO’s 5g limit driven by hidden levels in noodles, snacks, bouillon, bread, and frozen foods. The…
Leadway Pensure PFA Limited, a top Nigerian pension administrator, projects that the Personal Pension Plan (PPP) will transform retirement planning for small business owners and informal workers, directly addressing old-age poverty in a nation where informal employment hit 92.7% in Q1 2024 per National Bureau of Statistics data up from 92.3% in Q3 2023. This initiative targets millions powering Nigeria’s micro-enterprise economy outside formal pensions. PenCom’s unaudited December 2025 figures show ₦27.451 trillion in pension assets and over 11 million RSA members, yet PPP participation reveals gaps: over 200,000 registered by Q3 2025, but only 7.6% funded that quarter.…
The EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate handed over ₦387,483,488 to Jigawa State Government on 17 March 2026, recovered from suspects Abdullahi Garba and Ayuba Sani implicated in public funds misappropriation. Acting Zonal Director ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo presented the bank draft to Director of Treasury Operations Muhammad Haruna at the Kano office ceremony. NFIU intelligence triggered EFCC’s probe, leading to arraignments. Garba pleaded guilty, earning a two-year sentence; Sani faces ongoing trial. Ebelo stressed EFCC’s justice mission: “We investigate crime proceeds recovery for all victims, individuals or institutions, ensuring development funds aren’t diverted personally.” Haruna praised EFCC’s thorough…