Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for an “immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire” following a deadly Russian drone strike on a civilian bus in the southern town of Marganets, which left nine dead and at least 49 others wounded. Graphic images shared by Dnipropetrovsk Governor Sergiy Lysak showed the aftermath of the strike, with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The average cost of preparing a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria has soared to N25,486 as of March 2025, marking a 19 percent increase from N21,300 recorded in September 2024, according to the latest SBM Jollof Index report titled “Staple Under Stress”. The index, compiled by SBM Intelligence, tracks the cost…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for intensified efforts across all levels—from international policy frameworks to grassroots initiatives—to accelerate the journey towards global malaria elimination. The call to action comes amid both celebration and caution. Since the turn of the millennium, global malaria control…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting a profit after tax of ₦189.8 billion, marking a 33% increase from ₦142.6 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. According to the bank’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the period…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leading Nigerian fintech firm, OPay, has extended its flagship ₦1.2 billion 10-Year Scholarship Programme to Kwara State Polytechnic, becoming the first polytechnic to benefit from the company’s nationwide educational support initiative. In a statement released on Wednesday, OPay confirmed that 20 outstanding students from the institution will each receive scholarships worth ₦300,000,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and educational advancement through its sponsorship of the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy training camp. In a statement released on Wednesday, the bank disclosed that the recently concluded five-day football camp, held in Lagos, provided intensive training for children…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its efforts to combat drug abuse, trafficking, and money laundering across Nigeria and beyond. The pledge was reaffirmed by the Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Kayode Lawal, during a courtesy visit by a 15-member delegation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the latest set of winners in its ongoing Save and Win Palli Promo 4, rewarding customers with motorcycles and cash prizes in the third monthly draw of the nationwide campaign. The hybrid live draw, conducted at the Bank’s Sabo, Yaba branch in Lagos, saw six lucky…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of its preparations for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Lagos State Government has begun free medical screening for intending pilgrims across the state. The exercise, which kicked off on Saturday in Badagry, is designed to assess the health status of pilgrims, identify potential medical issues, and ensure appropriate treatment ahead…
