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For his exceptional leadership and contributions to banking and finance, the Board Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thisday Awards.At a well-attended event featuring leaders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, the erudite banking professional joined a host of awardees who were recognized for their leadership across various sectors of the economy.Lauding the event organisers for the recognition, Chike-Obi said, “This is one of the proudest moments of my life. I thank the Thisday team, led by the ebullient Prince Nduka Obaigbena, for this award and I wish them…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has kicked off his annual thanksgiving with awards and visitation to church members in their various houses.The 2025 Thanksgiving tagged ’21 days of appreciation’ kicked off on Sunday, 26th of January 2025, just immediately after the church’s annual convention.During the service on Sunday, Primate Ayodele called on dedicated church members and awarded them for their efforts in promoting the gospel of Christ. He gave them medals, indicating his appreciation of their efforts while he empowered some members of the church as he normally does.The appreciation cut across every member of…

Prince Taofeeq Fatai Adeyemi Emiolu lll of Iresa-Adu Kingdom has extended his warmest congratulations to his brother, High Chief Tajudeen Aresa, on his appointment as the new Baale Oke Pupa in Osogbo Land, Osun State. Prince Taofeeq Adeyemi expressed his gratitude to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Laroye, for the successful installation of Chief Tajudeen Aresa and wishes him a prosperous and successful tenure as the Baale of Oke Pupa. As all the members of the Aresa family living in Nigeria and diaspora, we stand united in support of Chief Tajudeen Aresa and look forward to witnessing the positive…

The Noble Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has commended Zenith Bank for its recent groundbreaking initiative to promote over 4,000 employees while implementing salary increments of 20% to 30% across various staff grades. The association lauded the bank for setting a high standard in employee welfare and fostering productivity in the Nigerian financial sector.Speaking on behalf of NASRE, the association’s President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, described Zenith Bank’s actions as a reflection of its commitment to its workforce and an exemplary display of corporate responsibility. “Zenith Bank’s initiative to prioritize its employees’ welfare is a testament to its understanding…

Union Bank Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has kicked off its Save and Win Palli Promo 4campaign on a high note following the announcement of its first set of winners in its inaugural monthly draws.The first live draw of this season, which took place at the Bank’s Head Office in Marina, Lagos, rewarded 60 customers with ₦100,000 each. Additionally, 300 other winners went home with ₦50,000 worth of gift vouchers during the inaugural live draw, which was conducted transparently and digitally under the supervision of relevant regulatory bodies. The winners cut across the nation. Speaking at the first monthly draw, Gloria…

No fewer than 3,690 Nigerians are at risk of deportation from the United States as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration.According to a document from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which was shared with the media, this move is part of a wider initiative to remove over 1.4 million non-citizens who are subject to final deportation orders.The data, titled Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of Removal by Country of Citizenship, revealed that, Nigeria is one of the countries most affected by the operation, alongside Mexico and El Salvador, which…

Prince Olabode Kayode, the founder of African Heritage focus initiative international also the pioneer member of Ijesaland Progressive peace Ambassador has address the malicious and unfounded allegations made by the Ofokutu family regarding the enthronement of the new Owa Obokun Adimula, H.E. Clement Adesuyi Ajimoko III.The Ofokutu family has been spreading false information, claiming that Mr. Governor, H.E. Sen. Demola Adeleke, influenced the selection process and bastardized the Ijesaland traditional cultural heritage. I categorically deny these allegations and assert that the selection process was conducted in accordance with the traditional norms and customs of Ijesaland.The Oracle and Afobaje’s have consistently…

• It will help realisation of $1 trillion economy by 2031, says FIRS chairman There can be no better time than now for the take-off of the National Single Window initiative aimed at eliminating bureaucratic delays in export and import processes to boost trade efficiency and enhance economic growth. This was the consensus of stakeholders and industry experts at the opening of a three-day workshop on the presidential initiative called the National Single Window project launched by President Bola Tinubu in April, 2024. The stakeholders, including the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Marine and Blue…

Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, has said that the State Government’s vision to modernize its eight technical colleges is grounded in the understanding that education and skill acquisition are critical drivers of sustainable growth.Olabimtan, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), said that the economic transformation of any state or nation depends significantly on education and skills development.He spoke during an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Government Technical College, Ajegunle, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. “One of the pillars of this…

Delivering judgment in the suit on January 17, 2025, Justice Aluko after carefully perused all the processes filed and arguments canvassed by their lawyers, and after citing plethoras of legal authorities, acceded to the request of the defendant/counter-claimant and held that the counter-claims succeed and Judgment is entered for the Counter claimant as follows:Court has awarded N2.9bn damages against Standard Chartered Bank for negligence. It was garthed that Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has awarded a total sum of N2,973.000.000 billion, against Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, for negligence.The judge awarded the sum in favour of…