By Ginika Okoye LOTUS bank, a non-interest and ethical financial institution, has bagged the BusinessDay ‘Best Ethical and Financial Inclusion Bank’ of the year award. Its Acting Managing Director, Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal said in a statement in Abuja on Monday, that the award was given at the 2025 BusinessDay BanksContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) has appealed to the Federal Government to promote social justice and inclusion, while placing human dignity at the forefront of governance. Mr Francis Origa, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, said the lack of inclusion andContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF), under its Back to School Initiative, has distributed school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other learning materials to 300 indigent pupils in Lagos. The distribution took place across public primary schools in the Ejigbo and Isolo Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).Continue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, in collaboration with other agencies, deported another batch of 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Oyewale said theContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Convener of Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH), Bodex Hungbo, has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his continuous support to media innovation and youth focused initiatives in the state. Hungbo gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu on Friday as part of activities ahead ofContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo A cleric, Pastor Ugo Nwangoro, on Saturday gave cash gifts to widows to support their businesses, and to pupils and students to pay for their school fees. Nwangoro, who is the Founder, Daily Confession (DC), an online evangelical and humanitarian ministry, gave theseContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A lawyer, Mr Charles Okeibunor, has called on Nigerians to unite on common values that will promote national growth and harmony. Okeibunor made the call on Saturday in Lagos while delivering the keynote addressContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The National Assembly says it will continue to provide legal frameworks that will guarantee the protection and survival of indigenous firms in Nigeria. Ms Boma Goodhead, Chairman, House Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring, disclosed this during an oversight visit to Zobis Ltd, an indigenous cableContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Stakeholders involved in labour recruitment have emphasised the need for institutional collaboration to strengthen labour migration governance in Nigeria. This consensus was reached during a panel discussion at the closing session of a two-day stakeholders’ consultative dialogue on fair recruitment and labour migration governance in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has launched the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTiON), aimed at promoting collective action to address social and institutional poverty in the country. MOTiON brings together Nigerians from mass democratic and workers’ organisations, pro-democracy movements, social justice advocates, womenContinue Reading
