By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank has met and exceeded the recapitalisation requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, reaffirming its status as a national bank and strengthening its position within Nigeria’s financial sector. The bank announced that it achieved the milestone following the successful completion of a ₦150 billion Rights Issue and a ₦50…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership has emphasised the strategic importance of language in driving economic growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration as the world marks Chinese Language Day 2026. Chinese Language Day, established by the United Nations in 2010 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity, is observed this year under the theme “Characters Endure,…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has reinforced its commitment to human capital development through a range of initiatives aimed at empowering employees, enhancing career growth, and building a strong pipeline of future leaders. The bank said its people-focused strategy is designed to move beyond traditional employment by creating structured opportunities for staff to develop professionally, assume…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Retail Limited, a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd., has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja. Held on Saturday under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress,” the event attracted over 300 participants, including women…
Kyiv was rocked on Saturday after a gunman opened fire in a residential district supermarket, killing five people and briefly taking hostages before being killed by security forces, officials said. Ukrainian authorities said at least 10 others were hospitalised with injuries and trauma following the attack, which unfolded in the city’s southern area. President Volodymyr…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has released the 2026 External Quality Assessment (EQA) Proficiency Testing results, marking notable progress in the performance of both public and private blood banks across the state. At a ceremony held on Friday at the LSBTS headquarters in Gbagada, the Executive Secretary, Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya,…
By Ayomide Otitoju As political activities gather momentum in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, attention is increasingly shifting to Bola Oyebamiji, a former finance commissioner and technocrat whose profile is gaining traction within political circles. Widely regarded as a low-profile but results-driven administrator, Oyebamiji’s background spans banking, investment management, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Morocco on Saturday released three Senegalese football fans from prison after they completed a three-month sentence linked to violence that erupted during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, according to an AFP journalist. The trio left Al Arjat 2 prison, located northeast of Rabat, in a police vehicle before being…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Tonye Alagba, has called for stronger collaboration among Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) personnel across the organisation to enhance a unified safety culture. Alagba made the call at the First Quarter 2026 HSE Council Meeting held in Abuja from…
