By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria with the launch of the Yenagoa branch of Everyday Supermarket, one of the country’s leading retail chains. Speaking at the event, Chairman of Everyday Supermarket, Mr. Yemi Osindero, expressed delight at the brand’s expansion…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured members and delegates attending its elective national convention on November 15 in Ibadan, Oyo State, of comprehensive healthcare services throughout the event. Sen. Ishaq Salman, Acting Chairman of the Convention Medical Sub-Committee, gave the assurance during the committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Friday. He…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian billionaire and industrial magnate Aliko Dangote has officially become the first African to attain a net worth of $30 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The milestone follows a $430 million surge in his portfolio, rounding off a year of exceptional growth that added over $2.16 billion to his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated business magnate and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national treasure and exemplary leader whose life has been marked by service and generosity. Sanwo-Olu, who attended the celebratory reception held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Friday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Group has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African telecommunications operator to surpass 300 million subscribers across its markets. The achievement was announced by Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, during the company’s annual Ambassadors’ Appreciation Dinner. The feat marks a major success in MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, which set…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of ongoing security preparations for the November 8, 2025, Anambra Governorship Election, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, has visited the Aguata and Otuocha Area Commands to engage with security stakeholders, officers, and community leaders. During interactive sessions with officers and community representatives,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has announced gross earnings of ₦2.5 trillion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025 — a 13.8% increase from ₦2.2 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024. According to the Group’s audited financial results released on Friday, the performance reflects the strength of its diversified business model, resilience…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Presidency has announced a major decline in food prices across Nigeria, attributing the development to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic and agricultural reforms. In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, the Presidency said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sudden removal and replacement of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs, describing the move as abrupt and potentially destabilizing for the nation’s military and democratic institutions. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party…
