By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government says it has emerged as a leading implementing state under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), having successfully achieved the formation of a total of 2,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs). Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Detty December Fest 2025 has concluded in Lagos, delivering a month-long celebration of music, culture and live experiences The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival,which held at Ilubirin from Dec. 7 to Dec. 29, was staged in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Scoliosis Focus Foundation on Saturday stressed early medical intervention for scoliosis patients, especially children, to improve outcomes and quality of life. Founder, Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, spoke at the foundation’s 12th anniversary celebration in Lagos, describing scoliosis as a deformity of the spine. The programme, organised inContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State has urged beneficiaries of its ₦100 million empowerment scheme to use the funds wisely for sustainable livelihoods and community development. Council Chairman, Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, gave the advice on Monday at the conclusion of the programme, where 250 youths receivedContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday empowered 1,000 women small business owners in Ogun with ₦50,000 each to support their businesses. Speaking at the empowerment programme in Abeokuta, the First Lady explained that the economic empowerment initiative was designed to support the entrepreneurialContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Spotify data has shown that Detty December, West Africa’s annual homecoming season, continues to drive a major uplift in Nigerian music streaming. According to the data, this is fuelled by increased travels, reunions and packed end-of-year event calendars. Benewaah Boateng, Spotify’s Senior Music Editor for Sub-SaharanContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Agusto & Co. has assigned a “Bbb-” long-term rating with a stable outlook to Universal Insurance Plc, citing the company’s long operating history, improved profitability and sound underwriting performance. The rating agency in a statement on Monday, said the insurer’s strong solvency position, with a margin ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has appointed Mr Shehu Shantali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2026, following the receipt of regulatory no-objection. The company said in a statement on Friday that Shantali would succeed Mr Haruna Jalo-Waziri, who is steppingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank has disbursed N120 million in grants to youth-led startups, aimed at solving the nation’s development challenges through technology. The Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, who reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to youth-led innovation, said sustained investment in technology and talent is critical toContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria(BRIPAN) has inaugurated Mr Albert Folorunsho as president, reaffirming its commitment to economic stability and business recovery. Outgoing president, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, revealed the leadership transition at the association’s Annual General Meeting held on Friday in Lagos. Ihekweazu saidContinue Reading
