Friday, August 28, 2026

DIAMOND JUBILEE FELICITATIONS FROM THE PALACE OF ONITETIKU & OLU OWODE-OTA TO HIS ROYAL MAJESTY THE OLOTA OF OTA @ 60



It is with immense joy and royal felicitations that I, *His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Adeyanju Akanni Wasiu Ogungbayi, The Onitetiku and Olu of Owode-Ota, Awori Land*, on behalf of myself, the Traditional Council, and the good people of Owode-Ota, heartily congratulate my Royal Father and Brother, *His Royal Majesty, Oba Prof.

The Dotun Oladipo I Knew

By Rasheed Bolarinwa



The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano



Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

FirstBank, PAPSS and the race to own Africa’s payment rails



For decades, sending money from Lagos to other African countries was harder than sending it from Lagos to London.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

FirstBank Sponsors SPIN 2026 Inaugural Sustainability Conference, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Development




Lagos, 10 August 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 SPIN Sustainability Conference, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices, and stakeholder-driven value creation.

Fidelity Bank Deepens Food Relief Efforts, Supports Over 1,000 Families in Kogi State



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L-R: Incoming Vice Chairman, Lokoja LGA, Mrs Fatima Abdulkadir; Kogi State Project Coordinator, Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), Pastor Mrs. Esther Ameadaji; Hon. Commissioner for Water

FirstBank Launches Nationwide Pensioners Roadshow to Drive Awareness of Approved Pension Settlement Framework


LLagos, 18 August 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is pleased to announce the commencement of a nationwide Pensioners Roadshow aimed at engaging pensioners on the approved Pension Settlement Framework. The

DIAMOND JUBILEE FELICITATIONS FROM THE PALACE OF ONITETIKU & OLU OWODE-OTA TO HIS ROYAL MAJESTY THE OLOTA OF OTA @ 60

It is with immense joy and royal felicitations that I, *His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Adeyanju Akanni Wasiu Ogungbayi, The Onitetiku...