David Lammy has become the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister, stepping into the role after Angela Rayner’s resignation over a tax scandal. With this elevation, he now stands as the highest-ranking Black political leader in UK history, surpassing Kemi Badenoch’s achievements in recent years. In a major cabinet reshuffle triggered by Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner’s resignation over her underpayment of stamp duty on an £800,000 flat, Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Lammy as the new Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary. Lammy, who was born in Tottenham, London, to parents of Guyanese heritage, has represented Tottenham…
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The Oyo State Government has commenced the construction of a 400,000-litre capacity elevated Braitwaite water tank at Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. This initiative is part of efforts to upgrade the airport towards achieving international status. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, during a meeting with engineers of the Corporation overseeing the project. Hon. Adeojo explained that the water supply project is being implemented in three phases. The first phase currently involves the excavation of trenches for pipeline laying and backfilling. The second phase will cover the…
L-R: Ben Ainsley, His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa; Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner; Florence Eshalomi, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria; Mitchell Elegbe, Founder/GMD Interswitch Group; Akeem Lawal, MD, Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay) and Ceri Smith, Director General- Investments for the UK Department for Business and Trade during the Delegation’s visit to Interswitch Group Headquarters in Lagos recently. Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, recently hosted a high-level delegation from the British Deputy High Commission and the UK Government’s Department for Business and…
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, the widely respected outgoing spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, has been appointed the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. He replaces Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to lead operations at the Delta Police Command in what authorities describe as a routine administrative reshuffle aimed at career advancement and manpower optimization. CSP Hundeyin brings a formidable mix of field experience and communication expertise to his new national role. With a degree in English from Lagos…
The Management of Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), has clarified that the truck involved in the recent accident in Enugu State is not owned by the Dangote Group. Investigations have revealed that the vehicle belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited, a third-party operator. We are actively engaging with the appropriate agencies to determine why the truck in question was bearing our logo, despite not being part of our fleet. Moving forward, increased scrutiny will be applied to the unauthorised use of our brand identity, particularly the misuse of our logo on vehicles not affiliated with the Group. While it is our…
Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has implemented policies designed to encourage exporters, boost foreign exchange inflows, and integrate local enterprises into global value chains. Complementing these efforts, Fidelity Bank Plc has steadily positioned itself as one of the private-sector leaders advancing the country’s non-oil export agenda. Through its flagship initiative—the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade &…
The United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), is gearing up to host its 3rd edition of the Global Leadership, Investment Summit, and Peace Awards (GLISPA UK 2025) at the prestigious House of Lords, British Parliament, in London, UK, on Friday, September 26, 2025. This year’s theme, “Peaceful Coexistence and Synergy for Global Development,” promises to bring together esteemed leaders, dignitaries, and experts from around the world to discuss and promote global peace, development, and cooperation. The event is being organized in collaboration with several prominent organizations, including the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK, Euroknowkedge UK,…
Lagos, Nigeria: Number one Best Workplace in Banking in Nigeria and recognised as Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Limited celebrated the first anniversary of SeaBaas, the revolutionary core banking system designed and built in Africa. In just twelve months since its go-live, SeaBaas has processed over 2 billion transactions, reduced processing times by about 60%, and driven a 66% surge in customer adoption, setting new benchmarks for scale, efficiency, and reliability in financial technology. Since launch, the platform has powered Sterling’s digital ecosystem, OneBank, SterlingPro, Switch, Specta, and more, while enabling fintech integrations, agent banking…
In a ceremony that celebrated the symbiotic relationship between ethical journalism and corporate excellence, Mr. Gowon Frederick Onuh, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Systems Ltd, was bestowed with a significant honour. Also in the First Systems Limited team at the event, was Mrs. Pauline Oloche, the versatile Head Of Marketing/Digital Innovations of the reputable establishment. During the prestigious NUJ Correspondents Chapel Press Week and Awards event held on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr. Onuh received the Award for Excellence in Automotive Paints Brands. The event,…
The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) is deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely passing of Ms Evelyn Osagie, Evelyn Osagie, a gifted, versatile and vibrant poet-journalist, a culture promoter and an unwavering advocate for the vulnerable. An Assistant Editor at The Nation Newspaper, Ms Osagie dedicated her career to championing the causes of women and children, civil liberties, and mental health. Her groundbreaking concept of “experiential poetry” a compelling fusion of poetic artistry, journalistic clarity, and visual storytelling made her a singular talent in Nigeria’s cultural and media landscape. Born in…