By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Ebenezer Kolawole, has renewed the Bank’s call for young Nigerians to adopt a consistent savings culture, describing it as essential for long-term stability and financial resilience. Kolawole delivered the message to students of Alvana Model Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State, during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coronation Registrars Limited, a subsidiary of Coronation Group, has partnered with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) to conduct a one-day blood donation drive, recording over 80 employee donors at the Coronation Group Plaza in Lagos. The exercise, held as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda, aimed to…
US actor Tom Cruise received the first Oscar of his career on Sunday night, earning a standing ovation as he accepted an honorary award at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The 63-year-old star, known for his decades-long run of blockbuster roles, was welcomed to the stage to the iconic Mission: Impossible theme, applauded by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music star Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has revealed that producer Michael “Don Jazzy” Ajereh was the one who proposed their separation from Mo’Hits Records, the label they co-founded and which helped shape Afrobeats in the mid-2000s. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast, D’banj said Don Jazzy’s decision allowed them…
By Ayomide Otitoju If you’ve been hearing “Coke is making millionaires” all over your TL, it’s not hype, it’s happening.Coca-Cola’s Share A Coke promo is turning casual Coke moments into big wins. From now to December 2025, Nigerians can win their share of ₦250 million just by buying personalized 50cl bottles and joining the Buy-Scan-Win…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group on Monday unveiled plans for a record ₩118 trillion ($85.8 billion) investment over the next five years, following Seoul’s newly concluded trade deal with Washington. In a statement, the auto giant said a major share of the investment will target emerging technologies, including advanced AI-driven businesses such…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to enjoy robust public support even as diplomatic tensions with China deepen and the country faces fresh economic challenges, new surveys revealed on Monday. A weekend poll by the Asahi Shimbun showed Takaichi’s cabinet with a 69 percent approval rating, while 17 percent of respondents expressed disapproval. A separate…
The European Union on Monday lowered its eurozone growth forecast for 2026, citing risks from international trade and geopolitical tensions. The European Commission now expects the 20-country euro area to expand by 1.2 per cent, down from an earlier projection of 1.4 per cent. Brussels warned that Europe’s “highly open” economy remains vulnerable to trade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its support for youth empowerment and sports development as the headline sponsor of the second edition of the Gymfest Championship held over the weekend in Lagos. The rapidly expanding gymnastics competition featured children aged 3 to 12 competing across levels 1 to 7, attracting young athletes, parents,…
