By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is gearing up to launch the fourth season of its highly successful reward initiative, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The much-anticipated season is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Launched in…
By Ayomide Otitoju A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that an additional annual investment of just $0.24 per patient in digital health interventions—such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots—could save over 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, is teaming up with Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) for its highly anticipated annual Gold & Gemstone Conference & Exhibition (GGCE). The three-day event, scheduled from Thursday, September 26th to Saturday, September 28th, will take place at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC)…
Three individuals lost their lives early Monday in a devastating accident at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Gate in Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 1 AM, involved two vehicles, with the drivers remarkably escaping without injury. A witness on X, @Drweloveu, described the scene, stating that the drivers emerged unscathed while their friends…
Alberto Cavagnini, a pig farmer in northern Italy, has culled 1,600 of his hogs due to a devastating outbreak of swine fever, posing a significant threat to Italy’s €20 billion pork industry, including its renowned prosciutto. The disease, which is fatal for pigs and economically catastrophic, has particularly impacted the northern regions of Lombardy, Piedmont,…
By Ayomide Otitoju As world leaders convene in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, a pressing demand echoes: an end to the profound human suffering and humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza. The call for a sustained, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire comes as the threat of broader regional escalation looms. “We mourn the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Following the conclusion of the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo expressed heartfelt gratitude to his supporters, pledging that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ighodalo received 247,274 votes, finishing behind All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Monday Okpebholo,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Pension has urged individuals to carefully balance their risk appetite while diversifying their investment portfolios for retirement planning. This advice was shared during the recent webinar, “Plan Smart, Secure Your Future,” which focused on “Pensions Unpacked: Mastering Retirement Planning.” Adaeze Raji, Deputy Lead Ecosystem Orchestrator at Access Pensions, emphasized the need…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian singer and DJ Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, made history as the first British-Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola and founder of the Cuppy Foundation, DJ Cuppy anchored the “Summit of the Future – Youth Action…
