By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a stern warning to residents and property owners across Lagos State to maintain a clean environment or face stiff penalties, including potential loss of property. Speaking during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3FM…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has reported robust financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, at its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM), reinforcing its status as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. The Group recorded a 78.26% increase in net interest income, which rose…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Mauritania as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the seventh country in the WHO African Region to reach this milestone. The validation certificate was presented during the 78th World Health Assembly to Mauritania’s Minister of Health, Hon. Abdallahi Sidi Mohamed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Despite ongoing media reports surrounding a Supreme Court ruling involving defunct FSB International Bank and Sagecom Concepts Limited, in which Fidelity Bank Plc is named as a judgment debtor, legal experts caution that the matter remains sub judice, with a court order restricting public commentary. While some outlets have raised questions about…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle coastal erosion through strategic partnerships and the deployment of advanced coastal defense systems. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, during a ministerial press briefing held at the State Secretariat, Alausa, on Monday. Alebiosu revealed that Lagos is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Carlos Alcaraz captured the 2024 Italian Open title on Sunday, defeating world number one Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 in a commanding performance that underlined his status as a top contender for the upcoming Roland Garros tournament. Alcaraz, who will move up to world number two in Monday’s ATP rankings, won his…
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday. The 82-year-old Democrat received the diagnosis on Friday after presenting with worsening urinary symptoms and undergoing evaluation for a newly detected prostate nodule. While…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fear and grief have engulfed Okoloke community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State following a deadly attack by gunmen suspected to be bandits, who killed three individuals and continue to hold a traditional ruler hostage. The victims—two local vigilantes and a telecommunications engineer—were ambushed and fatally shot on Saturday…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have approved a total dividend payout of ₦125.29 billion for the 2024 financial year, representing a 67% increase from the ₦74.6 billion distributed in 2023. The approval was confirmed during the company’s 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, following a regulatory filing with the Nigerian…
