In a bold move to redefine promotion of financial literacy, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has unveiled GenFi, a new digital banking platform tailored to empower kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18 with essential financial skills. The launch follows a report by the Central Bank …

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has revealed that no fewer than 8,000 bandits have been killed during the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He said this in a statement issued by Patience Ituke on behalf of the Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence on …

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled the recipients of the 2025 Aliko Dangote Fellowship – a cohort of gifted and high calibre African changemakers selected as part of the prestigious YGL Class of 2025. This year’s Fellows join a global …

Brazilian authorities have successfully thwarted a planned attack on Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio de Janeiro. According to police, the suspects intended to use improvised explosive devices to carry out the attack and gain notoriety on social media. One individual has been arrested in connection with the failed plot. The …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and several other stakeholders in the legal profession are expected to grace the launch of a book chronicling the judicial career of former Chief Justice of …

The start of the second quarter of 2025 saw a further improvement in business conditions among Nigerian companies amid strengthening customer demand and growth of output. In response, firms ramped up their purchasing activity and took on extra staff, but this expansion of capacity was not sufficient to prevent a …

Justice S.C. Oriji of the FCT High Court, Maitama on Monday, May 5, 2024 admitted more evidence in the trial former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and others for abuse of office to the tune of N2.7billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting the former minister alongside his …

…Sets the stage for a future of more possibilities Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially marked the incredible milestone of its 80th anniversary on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Celebrated as Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, Wema Bank was founded on …

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos State Branch, has condemned the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for what it describes as “hostile and monarchical” attempts to undermine the implementation of the Consultant Pharmacist Cadre, which was approved by the Federal Government. Why Jamaica can tell …

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has warned his appointees to desist from engaging in political activities ahead of the yet-to-be-released 2027 election guidelines by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Diri, who gave the warning on Wednesday at the 162nd meeting of the state executive council in Yenagoa, stressed that any …