The path to financial inclusion holds different marketplace barriers and opportunities in different countries, but the push continues because of proof that an increase in economic activities among the financially vulnerable can reawaken a comatose economy. For Nigeria, the last three years have seen significant growth of the financial inclusion rate from 56.8% in 2016 to 63.2% in 2018. FirstBank’s ... Read More »

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has described the new claims made by Chidinma Ojukwu, the suspected killer of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, as an “afterthought”. In a video that went viral on Monday, the undergraduate denied killing the Super TV CEO – a claim that is contrary to her initial confession. When ... Read More »

The Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Chairman of the Committee, Kabiru Gaya, in his report, said Onochie did not satisfy the provisions of the Federal Character Principles. The Senate at the committee of the whole subsequently voted against her nomination. Read More »

Billionaire lawyer cum antartica explorer, Prince Ned Nwoko is a joyous man at the moment. It will not be out of place to say that Prince Ned who is fondly called The Prince of Hope by his admirers on account of his philanthropy is ecstatic and his joy is thickset like an almond tree, whose boughs are bent and twisted ... Read More »

More dignitaries have indicated their interest in the 27th edition of Primate Elijah Ayodele’s annual book of prophecy titled ‘Warnings To The Nations’ hours after some African presidents exclusively requested for copies after its launch on Saturday, 10th Of July, 2021 in Lagos. Information at our disposal has it that some Nigerian governors, high-profile Nigerians, world recognized business tycoons, security ... Read More »

One of the most talented artists to have come out of Nigeria, Sound Sultan is dead at the age 44 years. May his soul rest with his creator. Read More »

John C. Maxwell, an American author and speaker, is a widely acknowledged thought leader. Maxwell asserts in one of his most famous quotes, which encapsulates the true essence of leadership, “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails”. Fidelity Bank CEO, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe is leading the financial institution through a ... Read More »

Left: Executive Director, Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Carol Oyedeji; CEO, MT Olive Nigeria Limited, Olori Dr. Elizabeth Ajibola;  Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan and Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Olukorede Demola-Adeniyi during the official launch of Ellevate (ready-made banking for women focused businesses) by Ecobank in Lagos. Ecobank Nigeria has launched “Ellevate”, a gender-based proposition for women-owned businesses to ... Read More »

By Bolaji Israel With an electrifying mix of pulsating musical performances, music training, glamorous fashion and life enriching entertainment, the The Voice Nigeria 3 continues to dazzle to the very grand finale.The fate of eight amazing music talents now lies with the viewers votes for a chance to fight for the grand prize as the world acclaimed music talents reality ... Read More »

Ondo State government has declared a clampdown on cultists and cult activities in the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo, who disclosed this during a media briefing shortly after the State Executive Council meeting, warned parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against cultism. He said “the State Executive Council noted the activities ... Read More »