The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally withdrawn the 13-count charge filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos against Chief Oba Otudeko, CFR, Chairman of Honeywell Group, and three other defendants. This marks a decisive conclusion to proceedings initiated in January 2025 regarding alleged non-performing loan transactions. The foremost industrialist and philanthropist has long expressed confidence in the robustness of Nigeria’s judicial system, asserting from the outset that the matter was civil in nature and had been fully resolved eight years ago. In a statement by Olasumbo Abolaji, Counsel to Honeywell Group, she reaffirmed the…
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In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of Nigerian media, Funmi Olowosegun stands tall as a veteran journalist, seasoned media entrepreneur, and one of the most respected voices in entertainment and lifestyle reporting. With a stellar career spanning over two decades, Olowosegun has carved an indelible niche for herself as the Publisher of Buzz News Magazine and the President of the Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN). A Legacy Built on Passion and Purpose Funmi Olowosegun began her professional journey in journalism with a passion for communication and advertising. She first made her mark at TNT…
* Lagos, Nigeria – July 21, 2025 – Polaris Bank, a leading digital commercial institution in Nigeria, proudly supported the 2025 Maracana Children’s Fest, a transformative grassroots event promoted by Nathaniel Idowu Foundation held at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos. The event, which brought together over 3,000 primary and secondary school pupils, students, their families, and community leaders, highlighted the bank’s commitment to youth development and social inclusion. The festival celebrated youth empowerment through sports, creativity, and community engagement. Polaris Bank provided vital support to the event, including contributions to meals, palliative food packages and…
As part of its unwavering commitment to digitally transform Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), leading financial institution Fidelity Bank is set to empower entrepreneurs across the country with cutting-edge digital tools designed to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive sustainable growth. Through the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), the bank will equip 100 growth-ready entrepreneurs with a comprehensive digital toolkit that includes: a POS desktop system, access to ERPRev software, receipt printer & barcode scanner; inventory & management tools. business training and support; free fidelity pos with branding and onboarding assistance Interested entrepreneurs can apply…
Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has concluded its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise, resulting in the promotion of approximately 24 percent of its employees, the highest promotion rate recorded by the Bank in the past 10 years. This milestone reflects Union Bank’s enduring commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, nurturing talent, and fostering a high-performance culture. Promotions were awarded across various departments to employees who consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement, integrity and dedication to the Bank’s values and growth objectives. Commenting on the development, Yetunde…
Lagos, Nigeria, July 19, 2025: Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. In a welcome address, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head of Brand Management & Corporate Communications at Polaris Bank, highlighted the bank’s longstanding tradition in media education. He pointed out that Polaris Bank has been investing in such initiatives for the past 12 years and confidently…
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has praised the recent sentencing of Ahmadu Yaro to 21 years in prison for the rape of a three-month-old baby, describing it as a landmark victory in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the Minister, it was disclosed that the Honourable Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the ruling delivered by the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, noting that the decision was a courageous and vital step toward ensuring justice…
In continuation of his avowed commitment to transforming Oshodi-Isolo local government area and delivering the dividends of democracy to every nook and cranny of the council, the Executive Chairman of the council, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has mobilized contractors and commenced the rehabilitation of Igbehinadun Street. The street is one of the longest in the council area and, in completion, will further enhance movement of goods and services. Residents woke up to the sound of caterpillar grading the road, in fulfillment of the promise made by the chairman during the flag-off of the Oshodi Road reconstruction work…
The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has alerted people living in flood-prone communities in the state to start preparing for heavy rain and its attendant flooding. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan today, the Administrative Secretary, SEMA, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari said reports from the Oyo state Flood Early Warning System indicated that the areas to the east and northeast of Ibadan city centre are likely to experience heaviest rainfall She said this includes parts of Lagelu Local Government Area (LGA), especially areas like Iyana Offa, Moniya (eastern parts), and communities further east towards…
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has praised the recent sentencing of Ahmadu Yaro to 21 years in prison for the rape of a three-month-old baby, describing it as a landmark victory in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the Minister, it was disclosed that the Honourable Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the ruling delivered by the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, noting that the decision was a courageous and vital step toward ensuring justice…