By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi on his 50th birthday, praising the monarch as a visionary leader who has fostered peace, growth, and development in his domain. In a statement issued Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Oba Elegushi as a committed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the fully regenerated Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, the largest integrated public school cluster in West Africa, alongside the Maracana Stadium featuring 19 mini-football pitches. The comprehensive overhaul, overseen by the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, covers 36 schools…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization convened the inaugural Global Forum of Collaborating Centres, bringing together representatives from over 800 institutions across more than 80 countries. The forum marks a historic gathering of one of the world’s largest and most diverse public health networks. During the meeting, scientists discussed emerging global health threats, highlighting…
By Ayomide Otitoju A correction has been issued to an earlier statement regarding the launch of a global One Health initiative. It now clarifies that the World Health Organization plans to establish a Global Network of One Health Institutions to support the objectives of the One Health Joint Plan of Action, with invitations extended to…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a bid to enhance financial flexibility and global transaction access for customers, FirstBank of Nigeria has introduced its Naira Credit Card, offering users a reliable and secure payment solution for everyday and international needs. The card is designed to support a wide range of financial activities, from online shopping to travel-related…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Aliou Cisse has resigned as head coach of the Libya national football team after just 10 matches in charge, the coach announced on Wednesday. Cisse’s final two games ended in draws last month during friendlies against Niger and Liberia. “This March has been very special for me, as it marked my…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy among young Nigerians through its participation in the 2026 edition of Global Money Week (GMW). The annual global campaign, which began on April 7 and runs through April 30, is an initiative of Child and Youth Finance International in collaboration with financial…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament, reinforcing its commitment to youth development and educational advancement. The announcement was made at the tournament’s official press conference held on March 16, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites. ChessMasters, an annual competition organised by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, has commended the significant increase in Computer-Based Testing (CBT) centres for the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite technical challenges recorded during this year’s mock exercise. Oloyede made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels…
