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Wema Bank has awarded a total grant of N3 million to three emerging entrepreneurs in Lagos as part of its initiative to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The grants were presented to the winners of a business pitch competition held during the Lagos Leather Fair, one of West Africa’s largest showcases of the leather industry. The beneficiaries – EwaOluwa Morenikeji of House of Ewa LTD, Joy Fache James of Paciencia, and Fatima Yusuf of House of Zibima – each received N1 million to scale their businesses. The initiative, according to the bank, marked its continued commitment…

Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who passed away in Lagos on Thursday at the age of 61 after reportedly battling illness for several weeks. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement confirming his death, described the late goalkeeper—fondly called “Dodo Mayana”—as a “charismatic and disciplined” sportsman whose post-retirement years were devoted to mentoring young talents across the country. According to the NFF, Rufai died around 6am and his remains have since been deposited at a morgue in Lagos. “Peter Rufai was more than a goalkeeper; he…

Amid swirling rumours about the health of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his former Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, has broken his silence—affirming that the ex-Nigerian leader is alive, stable, and responding to treatment. Ahmad, in a post shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, dismissed growing social media claims suggesting that Buhari, 82, had been rushed abroad and was on life support in a United Kingdom intensive care unit. “It is true that former President Buhari is unwell and is currently receiving medical attention. However, contrary to the exaggerated claims circulating in the media, he…

The United States Consulate in Nigeria has partnered with the Ogun State Government and GFA Technologies to unveil the ‘Window on America’ project — an ICT-focused initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with entrepreneurial, technological, and leadership skills. The centre, located at the Ogun Tech Hub on Kobape Road, Abeokuta, was commissioned by the Acting Consular General of the United States, JoEllen Gorg, who described the initiative as “a symbol of what is possible through strong and innovative leadership.” Gorg said the project is part of a growing network of 29 American Spaces across Nigeria and marks the second of…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has fiercely condemned the Federal Government’s decision to deploy Nigerian doctors to Saint Lucia, describing the move as a glaring act of hypocrisy amid worsening welfare conditions for medical professionals at home. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday and signed by the NMA Secretary General, Dr. Ben Egbo, the association said it was “deeply concerned and dismayed” by the decision, especially as it comes at a time when doctors in Nigeria are grappling with “systemic neglect, poor salaries, withheld allowances,” and other long-standing grievances. The Federal Government had hinted that  it would  deploy…

A deepening rift within the Labour Party took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the faction led by Julius Abure handed a 48-hour ultimatum to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding his exit over his involvement in a new opposition coalition. The ultimatum was contained in a strongly worded statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, who accused Obi of working behind the scenes to dismantle the Labour Party’s structure by aligning with “recycled and desperate politicians” under the guise of forming a united front against the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria was on the verge of economic collapse when he assumed office but said his administration has successfully steered the country away from bankruptcy through a series of bold reforms. Speaking during an interactive session with Nigerians in Castries, Saint Lucia, the President revealed that his government inherited a nation in dire financial straits but has since implemented sweeping changes that have stabilised the economy and renewed investor confidence. “We inherited a country that was near bankruptcy. But we have been able to rescue the economy. Nigeria has recovered,” Tinubu said, according to…

Harvarde College of Science, Business and Management Studies, Obada, Abeokuta, Ogun State,has announced its readiness to begin the Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in Law, with its proposal already submitted to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The Provost of the institution, Dr. Oluwatosin Adebayo, disclosed this during a press conference and facility tour organised by the Public Relations and Strategic Communication Unit of the school. According to Adebayo, Harvarde College is among the select institutions scheduled for NBTE resource inspection, a critical step towards full accreditation to offer the HND in Law. The development follows the NBTE’s recent…

The 16th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has declared that the legal profession in Nigeria is facing an existential crisis in the wake of rapidly advancing technologies. Sanusi delivered the sobering warning in Lagos on Tuesday during his keynote address at the 19th Annual International Business Law Conference organised by the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL). The event, themed “The Future of Business Law in an Intelligence Age,” drew over 1,000 legal professionals from across the globe. According to Sanusi, the traditional role of lawyers as…

In a major success for regional security forces, no fewer than 210 Boko Haram insurgents, including their families, have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) troops operating under Sector 2 in the Bol and Baga Sola axis of the Lake Chad region. This development marks another critical blow to the terrorist group’s operational strength in the region. The mass surrender is said to be the outcome of sustained military pressure from the combined forces of the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy, under the ongoing Operation Hadin Kai. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Military Public…