By Blaise Udunze From a general observation, comparisons are powerful political tools. They simplify complex realities, inspire supporters and shape public perception. Another side of this is that they can also become misleading when symbolism replaces substance. The latter appears to be the objective behind two recent interventions in defense …

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second consecutive year, at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the biggest and most coveted national and continental awards in banking. The awards were presented to the Bank on Thursday, 16 …

The registration exercise for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of Education and Non-Technological Agricultural Programmes in Polytechnics has commenced. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced this in a statement signed by its Ag. Director Public Affairs and Protocol/PCA, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that the life sentence should take effect from the date of the convicts’ arrest, Channels TV reports. …

GTCO Announces 16th Autism Conference and Free Consultation Themed “Acceptance in Action: From Family to Classroom to Workplace to Public Spaces”   Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO”) has today announced full plans for its 16th Annual Autism Conference scheduled to hold on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th, …

SIFAX Group has called on young Nigerians to prepare themselves to lead the country’s maritime transformation, stressing that Nigeria’s aspiration to become Africa’s blue economy powerhouse rests on developing a new generation of skilled, innovative and well-mentored professionals.   The charge was delivered on behalf of the Group Executive Chairman …

…. Recognition Affirms Bank’s Leadership in Digital Innovation and Customer-Centric Banking Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 by Euromoney, one of the world’s most respected authorities on financial services and banking …

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Oyo State embraced the opportunity to gain practical business insights and growth strategies as the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour made its regional stop in Ibadan. Held on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, in partnership with the Oyo State …

  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos.   The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme which empowers …

  Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank”), the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) , has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, one of the most prestigious and globally recognised awards programmes in the financial services industry. …