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  Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment L – R: Direct Sales Executive, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adegboyega Ademokunwa; GAIM 6 Eight Monthly draw Winner, Innocent Okoro Orji; Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Gbagada, Chinwe Umez-Eronini; and Product Manager, Savings, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the GAIM 6 prize presentation ceremony held at Gbagada Building Materials market in Lagos recently. As Nigeria looks to opening up the economy and empowering its citizens, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step to deepen financial inclusion and reward customer loyalty by extending its flagship savings campaign, the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 promo. The extension adds three more months to the campaign and raises the total prize pool from ₦159 million to a record ₦189 million. This move, announced in September 2025, comes at a critical time when the country’s economic landscape demands innovative financial solutions and inclusiv...

Press Release  Fidelity Bank Hails Air Peace on Maiden Heathrow Flight Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON                              Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON in a statement issued following the launch, praised Air Peace for its resilience and vision. The MD noted that the airline’s expansion into the prestigious Heathrow route reflects the strength of indigenous enterprise and the growing confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We warmly congratulate Air Peace on the launch of its direct flights between Abuja and London Heathrow. This rem...

  PRESS RELEASE REVIEWED AND STREAMLINED CURRICULUM: WE DO NOT ISSUE DIRECTIVES ON SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULA TO SCHOOLS  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has noted with concern recent media publications that alleged that the Council directed the restriction of Senior Secondary students to offer specific subject(s) for the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC) 2026.  WAEC wishes to categorically distance itself from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject. WAEC hereby affirms that the Council did not issue any such directive(s) nor restrict the choice of students to offer any particular subject(s) for WASSCE (SC) 2026 as alleged.  We wish to point out to all stakeholders and the general public, that the development and regulation of Curricula in Nigeria is within the purview of the Federal Government of Nigeria. WAEC, as an examination body only comes ...

  LASAA staff faces sanctions for policy breach after viral allegation, cleared of fraud The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced that an internal investigation has cleared a staff member of a fraudulent transaction allegation that recently went viral on social media. However, the employee will still face disciplinary action for violating the agency's strict 'no cash' policy and using a personal account for a transaction. The controversy according to a statement from the agency, began with a social media post alleging that LASAA staffer, Olukayode John Adetifa, had improperly collected ₦45,000 from a client, MJ Beauty Salon, via his personal Opay account but only issued a receipt for ₦7,100. Following the initial outcry, LASAA issued a press statement acknowledging the serious allegation and immediately directing Mr. Adetifa, who is deployed to the Alimosho Branch Office, to report for an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings. Th...

  PRESS STATEMENT RE: ALLEGATION OF IMPROPER TRANSACTION PRACTICES INVOLVING OUR STAFF  The attention of the Management of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has been drawn to a recent social media post alleging that a staff of our  Agency engaged in improper transaction practices by using a personal bank account to receive payments from customers for signage-related services. The Agency views this allegation with utmost seriousness and wishes to state unequivocally that such actions, if verified, are contrary to the established financial and ethical procedures governing transactions within LASAA and the Lagos State Civil Service.      Tokunbo Wahab                                                      Honourable Commissioner for                     ...

  PRESS RELEASE October 22, 2025 Sunbeth to Co-Host Africa’s Biggest Agricultural Gathering…,  …Aqgriculture Summit Africa 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Sunbeth Global Concepts, a global agro-commodities sourcing and trading company, has been announced as the Co-Convener of Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing agricultural transformation, sustainability, and food security. Scheduled to hold on November 6–7, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Nigeria, the summit will bring together policymakers, innovators, investors, farmers, and development partners under the bold theme “Survival of the Greenest: Reclaiming Africa’s Food Destiny.” Hosted by Sterling Bank, ASA 2025 seeks to redefine how Africa feeds itself through sustainable, innovative, and inclusive action As Co-Conveners, Sunbeth Global Concepts will play a central role in shaping the summit’s strategic direction, facilitating multi-sector partnerships, and driving conversations ...

  Press Statement: NNPP Did Not Speak On Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's Leadership Qualities. Only It's Founder, Dr B.O Aniebonam Congratulated Him On His Birthday  Ladipo Johnson Not NNPP's Spokesman, Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, Ahmed Ajuji, Ladipo Johnson and Others Long Expelled From The Party: The attention of the National Working Committee of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has been drawn to news making the rounds on the media reporting that NNPP had congratulated Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and extolled his leadership qualities on his birthday and wish to state as follows: 1. That our party has not issued any official statement congratulating it's erstwhile presidential candidate in the 2023 general election as reported. 2. That the statement purportedly signed by one Ladipo Johnson did not emanate from the party headquarters as the said Johnson is not a member of our party. 3. That Kwankwaso, Galadima, Dr Ahmed Ajuji and Barr Johnson have long before now been expelled fr...

  LASAA hosts legislative delegation, vows continued commitment to visual order, safety The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) recently welcomed a high-powered delegation from the house committee on environment of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by its Chairman, Honourable Shabi Rasheed Adekola. The visit served as a statutory oversight function, providing a critical platform for detailed engagement on the agency's performance and regulatory adherence. Prince Fatiu Akiolu                                                Managing Director/CEO, LASAA The LASAA management team, headed by the Managing Director/CEO, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, engaged the Committee in extensive discussions that spanned the agency’s activities, its performance metrics and compliance with regulatory responsibilities. The meeting fostered productive conversations focusing ...

  Fidelity Bank Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child with Debate Showcase   Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, recently hosted a debate competition for female secondary school students as part of its activities to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. Held at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos on Thursday, 16 October 2025, the She Leads Debate Competition brought together students from six secondary schools to argue for or against the topic: “In today’s world, is digital literacy more essential for girls than traditional life skills? Welcoming participants, the Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, represented by the Head of Women Banking, Harriba Harry-Pepple, emphasized the importance of equipping girls with relevant skills and support to help them thrive as adults. “Each year, this day reminds us of the limitless potential within every girl, potential that must be nurtured, celebrated and given a pl...

  *The History of Ngwaland* A brief history of Ngwaland, the homeland of the Ngwa people — one of the largest and most influential subgroups of the Igbo nation in southeastern Nigeria. The story of Ngwaland began many centuries ago. According to oral history, the Ngwa people migrated from an area around Umunoha through Ama-Igbo towards Ezinihitte. As their population increased, they moved further south and west in search of fertile land, eventually settling near the Imo River. Tradition tells of three founding brothers — Ngwaukwu, Nwoha, and Avosi — who led these early settlers. Their first sacred gathering place was Okpuala Ngwa, which became the spiritual and ancestral headquarters of Ngwaland. It is well to not e that, before the arrival of the British, Ngwaland was a peaceful and organized society built around villages and clans. Leadership was through councils of elders, age grades, and family heads, who made decisions by consensus. The Ngwa people were — and still are — hard-...

  PRESS CONFERENCE  NEW NIGERIA PEOPLE'S PARTY (NNPP) VENUE - NNPP'S NATIONAL SECRETARIAT, WILLAND PLAZA, WUSE ZONE 4 ABUJA  21ST OCTOBER, 2025. NNPP LOGO /UPLOAD OF NATIONAL EXECUTIVES  CLARION CALL AND PASSIONATE APPEAL TO  THE HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION TO ADVISE NEW INEC CHAIRMAN ON THE URGENT NEED TO UPLOAD NNPP NATIONAL OFFICERS ON IT'S WEBSITE Gentlemen of the Press, We are here today to let Nigerians know that on the 16th day of December, 2024, the Dr. Ahmed Ajuji led  group of New Nigeria People's Party loyal to the former Presidential Candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso approached the High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to Challenge the legitimate Congresses and Convention of New Nigeria People's Party NNPP , led by the Founder and Chairman Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, asking the court to stop the convention and congresses that were already ongoing and declared the outcome ultra vires. The Dr Ajuji...

October 21, 2025 Sterling Bank Leads Africa’s Green Revolution… …with Agriculture Summit Africa 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Africa’s agricultural rebirth gathers momentum as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation, returns under the bold theme ‘Survival of the Greenest: Reclaiming Africa’s Food Destiny’. Scheduled for November 6–7, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, ASA 2025 is set to spotlight financing pathways to drive sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.   Now in its eighth year and convened by Sterling Bank, the summit will bring together policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond to explore innovative solutions to the continent’s agricultural challenges. Furthermore, the event will foster collaboration and innovation, examining how green finance, digital tools, and climate-smart practices can transform Africa into the...