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BOOK PREVIEW: A Sunday Song of Glory, Grace, and the Green-White-Green – By ‘DAYO ADEDAYO
There are days when gratitude pours out of the soul like a sunrise over Zuma Rock, brilliant, unstoppable, and divine. And today, a quiet Sunday, with the world catching its breath, I find myself caught in the gentle tide of reflection. When I think about the journey, the path I’ve walked, the valleys crossed, and…
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CDS, General Musa underscores security as foundation for food productivity, nutrition system at SWAN event
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Musa Christopher Gwabin, has emphasized the indispensable link between national security, food productivity, and a robust nutritional system, asserting that sustainable food production and effective nutritional systems are unattainable without a secure environment. This declaration was made during the unveiling ceremony of the “Food Security and Sports Diplomacy”…
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Fidelity drives NGX early rally as investors swoop on bank stocks – By Iheanyi Nwachukwu
After muted days of buy activities, Nigeria’s stock market recorded early rally on Friday as invested pounced on the stocks of Fidelity Bank Plc. As at 11am, the NGX All Share Index (ASI) was up by 0.19 percent to 109,385.94 points. Fidelity Bank was up to N18.60, after adding N1.255 (6.63 percent). After Thursday’s negative…
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Fidelity Bank Increases Staff Salaries, Following Year-on-year Profitability
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has recently announced salary increments for its staff following a remarkable full year 2024 financial performance. The salary increase announced in May follows a prior increment from November 2024 and aims to recognize staff contributions in customer service and achieving corporate goals. Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe: CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc.…
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Driver, passenger unconscious after SUV collides with minibus in Ajah, Lagos
A collision between a white Ford Jeep and a commercial mini-bus on the Lekki-Ajah corridor in Lagos has left the driver and a passenger of the bus unconscious, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) director of public affairs and enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq has disclosed. The accident occurred on Friday near Ikota School, inward Ajah. The…
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The Mischief in Fidelity Bank Bankruptcy Rumour – By Ikechukwu Amaechi
Fidelity Bank Plc has dismissed as unfounded the story making the rounds that it is on the verge of bankruptcy following a Supreme Court judgment linked to a legacy $3 million credit facility granted by the defunct FSB International Bank in 2002. The bank made the clarification on Monday, assuring the general public, depositors and…
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WHO IS AFRAID OF FIDELITY BANK – By Udeme Etukeyen
Leading up to the recent superlative annual reports showcasing one of the most significant growth experienced by a Nigeria Financial Institution in recent years I was forced to ask “what is Fidelity Bank” doing right? My banking and financial sector experience got me digging deeper into the statistics of the report-Fidelity Bank recorded a substantial…
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Nigerian Photographers Converge To Foster Unity and Empowerment of Members
A pivotal gathering of major stakeholders in the Nigerian photography industry recently held its inaugural meeting at the George Osodi Centre for Photography in Lagos Nigeria. Under the aegis of Nigeria Society of Photographers, the meeting themed: Uniting and empowering the Nigerian Photography community was focused on creating a unified advocacy and regulatory body for…
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PJAN Holds Social Media Training For Members
PJAN Holds Social Media Training For Members The Princess Alaba Igbaroola led Photojournalists Association of Nigeria, PJAN, Lagos Chapter on Saturday June 1st, 2024 held a social media training for the members of the association in Lagos. The training with topic: “Use of New Media in 2024 Journalism And Its Monetization” was held at the…
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Lagos NUJ chairman tasks photojournalists as they celebrate world photography day
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State chapter, under the leadership of Comrade Adeleye Ajayi has tasked members of the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) to embark on series of exclusive, impactful and iconic shots in order to record history as it unfolds. The appeal was made on the special celebration to mark the 2023 World Photography Day held…