By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, known locally as Ileya, this year’s festivities are unfolding under the weight of economic hardship, with soaring prices of livestock and food items dampening the traditional spirit of sacrifice and generosity. Rooted in the Quranic account of Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj can now stay connected at the most competitive rates, thanks to a new roaming offer from telecoms giant, Globacom. The company announced a suite of roaming packages designed to provide voice and data services at affordable rates for customers travelling to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Qatar Airways, has honoured outstanding participants at the second edition of Oja Oge by Ecobank, a three-day fashion, beauty, and lifestyle fair held in Lagos. The event brought together innovative local entrepreneurs and provided a vibrant platform for brand exposure, sales growth, and business networking. The grand…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been declared capable of meeting the entire petroleum needs of the West African region, a major endorsement from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following a high-level visit to the facility by officials of the regional bloc. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a bid to ease the financial burden of festive preparations, the Oyo State Government has distributed subsidised rams, rice, vegetable oil, and other food items to 2,500 civil and public servants across the state ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya) celebration. The distribution exercise was conducted on Saturday at the premises…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has maintained its lead as Nigeria’s most profitable bank in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of ₦311.83 billion despite a challenging macroeconomic landscape. The bank’s performance, bolstered by a diversified revenue base and strong interest income, outpaced key rivals. According to data…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West region, has conferred its inaugural Knight of Faith title on prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, recognizing his steadfast commitment to Christianity, national development, and transformative leadership in business and community service. The investiture ceremony, themed “Celebrating Distinction and Faithful Stewardship,” took place…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has charged students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to embrace ethical leadership as a catalyst for security, sustainable development, and national transformation. Delivering a keynote address titled “Ethical Leadership, Security, and Sustainable Development” at his alma mater, Governor Soludo stressed the critical role…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria, through its UnionCares initiative, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education by sponsoring the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf Mathematics Competition at the Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired in Surulere, Lagos. Held under the theme “Impacting Deaf Students and Life with Mathematics in Nigeria,” the…
