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Leading Financial Institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at Mushin Primary Health Centre (PHC), Lagos.The donation, organized by the Great Minds Inductees Class, was made possible through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Fidelity Bank Plc aimed at promoting staff involvement in community development.Through the FHHP, staff across the bank’s business locations identify projects that benefit their immediate community and gather funds to implement them. The bank’s management then matches this contribution with an equivalent amount and allocates it for the chosen projects.Speaking at the handing over…

Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, a football club founded in 1956, has signed an official contract with a United Kingdom-based highly-talented, young Nigeria-born footballer, Yaqub Usman-Malah.The official unveiling of the young promising footballer was carried out on Saturday, January 4, 2025.Yaqub, born in Nigeria in 2006, is a budding Nigerian talent with unquantifiable promise and potential.Prior to his official contract with Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, he was a student and a trainee player with the Brooke College Football Academy in the United Kingdom.At Brooke College Football Academy, Yaqub had an impressive goal average of 17 goals in 32 matches…

By Dare AdekanmbiEcclesiastical evidence abounds to affirm that God does not look at people or issues through the same prism from which human beings perceive matters. As mortals, we give primacy to mundane parameters as appearance or outward adornments, height or whether the person is oozing opulence or simply look at nobility of a person’s birth before ascribing value or judgment to such a person. The story of David’s ascension to the throne of Israel summarises how God make His choices. Prophet Samuel beheld the firstborn of Jesse named Eliab and, looking at his outward qualities, concluded “here comes the…

Dr. George Ogunjimi has expressed profound disappointment in Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent statements regarding the unfortunate stampede that occurred during a Christmas event in Ibadan. He asserts that the Governor’s response is both ironic and lacks the necessary gravity, considering the tragic circumstances and loss of life during the incident. Dr. Ogunjimi believes that the Governor’s approach, which appears to point fingers at a select few individuals, falls short of a comprehensive and just investigation into the stampede that affected countless families. He argues that this is not merely a matter of seeking scapegoats, but rather a fundamental issue that…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO Plc” or the “Group”) (NGX: GTCO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme, following the completion of the capital verification exercise conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the approval of the Basis of Allotment of the Offer by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Offer, which garnered substantial interest from domestic retail investors, raised a total of ₦209.41 billion from 130,617 valid applications for 4,705,800,290 Ordinary Shares, fully allotted. This milestone concludes the first phase of GTCO’s phased equity capital…

It’s barely 17 days since Primate Elijah Ayodele released his 2025 prophecies and as we speak, more than 15 prophecies have been fulfilled, highlighting the credibility of these prophecies.On Friday, 20th of December, Primate Ayodele presented his 2025 prophecies in a 95-page booklet and they include different warnings for several countries and personalities across the world.In addition to those that have been reported to be fulfilled, more have been discovered to have come to pass.1 Canada Prime Minister resignation Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, yesterday said he intended to step down as the country’s leader, leaving office once a new…

As Nigerians usher in the New Year with celebrations and festivities, Leadway Holdings, one of the nation’s foremost non-banking financial institutions, is calling for heightened public safety awareness. This advocacy is part of its continuous efforts aimed at empowering individuals to prioritise their well-being amidst different economic and social activities – especially this season when everyone returns to their homesteads after the holidays and settle into the new year. At a concluded webinar hosted by the organisation, key speakers, including Imeh Udofia, Chief Security Officer of Leadway Group; Aishat Bello Garuba, Head, Corporate Services, Leadway Holdings; and Chief Route Commander…

In a commendable display of community support, De Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation has provided cash gifts to market women in the Agege area of Lagos on January 7th, 2025. The initiative benefited over 20 market traders, empowering them to sustain and grow their small-scale businesses.Engr. Ekundayo Oduntan, The founder of the foundation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to uplifting the community. “This is our first outreach this year, and we plan to do much more in the coming months,” he said. The foundation aims to make a significant impact on the lives of small business owners, many of whom…

In a groundbreaking moment of celebration and reflection, Adron Homes unveiled its new company logo on Monday, January 6, 2025. The unveiling ceremony, held at the company’s head office in Lagos, was attended by top executives, stakeholders, staff, and media representatives. This milestone event marked a significant chapter in the company’s twelve-year journey of innovation, transformation, and growth.The newly redesigned logo preserves the timeless essence of Adron Homes while introducing a sleek, modern twist. Its bold and dynamic elements represent the company’s forward-thinking approach and readiness to embrace the future. The elegant globe encircled by interconnected homes reflects Adron Homes’…

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday approved a total sum of N3,366,815,224,144 as the total budget of the state for 2025.The approval followed the presentation of a report on the budget by the chairman of the joint committee on appropriation and finance, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, and the subsequent voice votes by lawmakers at a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.The approved budget is made of N1,295,630,197,452 as recurrent expenditure while N2,071,185,026,692 is earmarked as capital expenditure for the year ending December 31, 2025.Dr. Obasa, thereafter, directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko,…