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Polaris Bank Limited has taken its tree planting initiative aimed at nationwide land restoration to Kano State working in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF).The commemorative tree planting activity was held at Ajingi Community Reserve, Kunkurawa, Kano on Friday, August 30, 2024.Recall that the Bank’s tree planting scheme commenced commemorating World Environment Day in June.  The 2024 theme focuses on “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience.” The initiative took off at the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.In his goodwill message, Mahmud Kawu, Polaris Bank’s Divisional Head, North, representing the MD/CEO, expressed the Bank’s…

Nigerian super footballer, Victor Osimhen has no doubt had a very successful career so far, he has been regarded as the king of football especially at his club in Napoli.Osimhen’s career has continued to grow bigger, with notable awards like African Footballer of the Year, confirming his status as one of Nigeria’s greatest football exports.2023 marked the biggest year of Victor Osimhen’s career in Napoli and Africa but in the midst of the glitters that came in the form of international awards and trophies, there was Primate Ayodele’s prophecy foretelling an unpleasant moment for the player of the moment in…

Life can get pretty hectic. Between work, errands, meeting deadlines, and trying to squeeze in some “me time,” keeping up with your favourite TV shows can feel like a mission impossible. But just because your schedule is jam-packed doesn’t mean your entertainment should take a back seat. You don’t have to miss out on the drama, laughs, and thrills of your favourite shows. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Africa Magic’s drama, ROK and M-Net movies, or can’t get enough of the sports action on SuperSport, here’s how you can stay on top of your favourite shows and channels -…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest (Zone D), the umbrella body representing millions of Nigerian students across the southwestern states, proudly declares its unwavering support for the candidacy of Comrade Abiodun Oluwasanjo Sijuade, popularly known as Omobeta, in his bid to become the Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State.Comrade Abiodun Sijuade, who stands as the youngest aspirant among the contenders for the chairmanship position, has consistently proven his dedication and commitment to the student constituency. His engagement with the student community has been characterized by an unyielding passion for youth empowerment and a deep understanding of…

The fuel crisis in Nigeria currently is almost the longest that have been experienced in recent times. Before now, fuel scarcity used to occur for a maximum of one week before it disappeared but for about three months, Nigerians have been struggling to get fuel yet, no hope seems to be in sight.At a time like this, solutions to ending the fuel crisis should be a top priority because the scarcity has further deteriorated economic hardship hereby leading to the increment in the prices of commodities. If there is no solution as soon as possible, it may become difficult for…

The emiolu ruling house of Iresa Adu kingdom in Oyo State is urgently calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to address the issue of kingship in their town. Following the passing of the last king of Iresa Adu in Surulere, Oyo State, there has been a vacuum in leadership that has yet to be filled.Pa Julius Olaonipekun, the head of the Emiolu ruling house, has expressed concern over the lack of a king on the throne, stating that it is vital for the stability and development of the town to have a traditional ruler in place. According to the structure of…

Innocent Obaro, a Lagos resident, has accused God Is Good Logistics (GIGL) and Standard Chartered Bank of refusing to refund his N23,000 payment for over six months, despite writing to them several times.Obaro said that he paid for a package at the GIG Logistics office in Lekki on February 17 via their point-of-sale system but did not get a debit alert notification nor a prompt the transaction was successful until he tried to make a transfer to the logistics firm.He said that, upon checking his bank app, he found that Standard Chartered, his bank, had debited him. So he informed…

Chief Obani Oluwabiyi Anthony Boyede Greenlyte, founder of Theatre Centrik and organiser of the 2024 African Food and Drinks Festival, Garri Day, revealed that the event was intentionally crafted to use food as a means of fostering national unity, cohesion, and diversity in Nigeria while addressing issues of ethnicity, tribalism, and disunity.Boyede, a cultural advocate who also leads the Alimosho Arts Community Initiatives (AACI) in the Alimosho area of Lagos State, noted that the celebration would also contribute to development, as cohesion and unity are vital for national growth and advancement.In an interview with media, the multi-talented thespian, traditionalist, cultural…

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc and 14 listed companies have fallen into default positions in the Nigerian Exchange free float rules.This was contained in the NGX X-Compliance report dated August 2, 2024. They have a less-than-required minimum number of shares that should be available to minority retail shareholders, a major infraction that may adversely affect liquidity and efficient price discovery.NGX stated that, “companies listed on the Exchange are required to maintain a minimum free float for the set standards under which they are listed in order to ensure that there is an orderly and liquid market for their securities.Listing the free…

Bill Gates, the Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has explained why Nigeria receives the largest share of intervention funds allocated by the foundation in Africa.Gates made this statement during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja.He said, “We spend a lot in Asia, but we spend even more in Africa. The country where we spend the most in Africa is Nigeria.“That makes sense because of the population and the incredible needs that are here. That means that I’ve literally spent billions in Nigeria.“I’m glad that things like…