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GTCO Launches “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, Opens Call for Applications  Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa. Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions across key sectors including financial services, healthcare, commerce and digital inclusion. Under the theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” participants are challenged to design…

Zenith Bank’s Winning Streak: Global Expansion, Signaling a New Era, A Surge in Shares Price and a Profitable Leadership Nigeria’s banking sector is undergoing a structural transformation, but one institution is clearly setting the pace- Zenith Bank Plc. From a remarkable share price rally to aggressive international expansion and sustained profitability, the bank is consolidating its position as arguably the most formidable financial institution in Nigeria today. Since Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji assumed office as General Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank has entered a visibly accelerated phase of growth, marked by stronger market performance, strategic clarity, and renewed investor confidence. Under…

The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government has “undermined and compromised” other opposition political parties in Nigeria. Mark made the accusation during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He wondered why President Bola Tinubu is afraid of a free and fair election if he is confident of his performance as the president. CityNews reports that the press briefing followed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decision to derecognise the Mark-led national working committee (NWC) of ADC. Reacting to the development, Mark accused Tinubu of attempting to destroy…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reacted to the call made by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan to resign immediately. During their World Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday, ADC, through its national Chairman, David Mark called for the sack or resignation of Amupitan, alleging partisan bias. This was on account of the decision of the Commission to remove the name of the party’s leaders from its portal a decision it described as obedience to a recent Court of Appeal Judgment. The Commission said it recognises the right of stakeholders to express their…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana warned that Nigeria risks having only one presidential candidate in the 2027 election if judicial interference in political party affairs persists. He made this known at the fifth Comrade Yinka Odumakin Memorial Lecture held at the Airport Hotel. The event was attended by prominent figures including Joe Ajaero, activist Omoyele Sowore, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olumide Fusika. It was hosted by the President of the Oluyinka Odumakin Foundation, Joe Odumakin, alongside other activists such as Agba Jalingo and Richard Akinola. While delivering the memorial lecture, Falana argued that conflicting court orders and rulings are…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed reports suggesting a rift between him and the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. The monarch clarified that there is no disagreement between the palace and the state government. In a statement issued by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the palace urged members of the public to disregard the reports circulating in some quarters. “We wish to make it abundantly clear that there is no rift between Kabiyesi and the Olori Omo Oba of Ibadanland,” the statement read. The palace also refuted claims that…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu on Thursday, led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State. Shaibu’s visit comes barely 24 hours after the crisis in Jos North Local Government Area of the state escalated resulting in the killing of residents, burning down of churches and building among others. In a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief’s visit forms part of ongoing efforts to restore calm and entrench lasting peace across the state. Anele stated that upon his arrival…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has labelled some of those who fought for democracy during the days of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha, as now worse than the former military leader. Obi, in a post via his account on Thursday, submitted that yesterday’s defenders of democracy have become today’s destroyers. The former Governor of Anambra State, who spoke against the background of the state of democracy in Nigeria without mentioning names, said Abacha can now be viewed as more democratic than those who championed the fight for democracy and human rights during the days of…

Chieftains of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and David Mark, on Thursday arrived at a press conference venue in Abuja to address the media over the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. The briefing follows a decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to remove the names of Mark and Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party, respectively. DAILY POST reported that INEC also said it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is seeking to be declared national chairman through the courts. The Commission…

Armed soldiers and heavily equipped police operatives on Thursday took over the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja following threats of mass protest by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), SaharaReporters has learnt. Pictures obtained by SaharaReporters show a large deployment of Nigerian Army personnel stationed around the commission’s premises, alongside armoured tanks and officers of the Nigeria Police Force bearing assault rifles and other weapons. The security presence comes amid rising tensions within the ADC over a deepening leadership crisis that has split the party into rival factions. Sources told SaharaReporters that the show…