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
By Rukayat Moisemhe Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has affirmed that governance remains central to restoring confidence and unlocking long-term prosperity under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The governor said this at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Dinner and Awards Night on Wednesday night with theme :Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Organisers of the 2025 Eko Fiesta say the three-day event will promote local businesses, empower youths and position Lagos State as a leading tourism and cultural destination. Mr Damilare Osho, a partner at Dosh and Wales Company, organisers ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Oba Otudeko Foundation has launched a food outreach programme across Ogun State, with over 500 households in Odogbolu benefiting in the first phase of the initiative. Mrs Yewande Giwa, spokesperson for Oba Otudeko Foundation, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Giwa said theContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Director-General of GIABA, Mr Edwin Harris, on Wednesday called for coordinated, victim-centred regional action to curb the growing menace of human trafficking in West Africa. Harris said trafficking statistics represent “thousands of lives, often children,” robbed of dignity and opportunity, urging deeper interrogation of why theContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Dangote Cement PLC, Ibese Plant, has announced a N15.7 million scholarship for 120 students in its host community, Ibese, in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun. The scholarship will cater to 100 undergraduates and 20 others from secondary and primary school level in the 17 hostContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Mr Justice John, a lawyer, has urged the Lagos State Government and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to investigate alleged negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki. John said his wife, Mrs Akudo John, aged 32, died on Dec. 4 following complications from childbirth at theContinue Reading
