Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
Lagos, Nigeria, July 19, 2025: Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. In a welcome address, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head of Brand Management & Corporate Communications at Polaris Bank, highlighted the bank’s longstanding tradition in media education. He pointed out that Polaris Bank has been investing in such initiatives for the past 12 years and confidently stated that…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), J B Daudu says the proposal for state creation is the most unreasonable of all the proposals for amendment of the constitution. Daudu made the assertion at a one day Rule of Law Foundation Webinar Series No. 14, organized to address the problems of modern day Nigeria through Constitutional Amendment. The event was to commemorate the 45th year anniversary of the call to the Nigerian bar and 30 years of conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on J B Daudu. Daudu said that the reasons are not far-fetched as, allowing this…
Nigeria’s leading 4G LTE broadband provider, Smile Communications has unveiled an exciting new campaign tagged #AllTimeSmileTime, encouraging customers to share the moments and places they enjoy seamless internet connectivity with Smile. With Smile’s robust and expanding coverage across Nigeria, the brand is reinforcing its promise that quality internet access is not restricted to the office or home alone. Whether you’re at a seminar, in church, relaxing at the park, hanging out with friends, or even studying at the library — anytime can be Smile time. As part of the month-long campaign, Smile is asking customers a simple yet powerful question:…
Glo subscribers who use Palmpay app to recharge their lines are in for an exciting time as winners have begun to emerge in the ongoing second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza”, a collaborative promo between Palmpay and Globacom. The promotion rewards Glo users who recharge their lines via the Palmpay app with a chance to win premium prizes, including the iPhone 15 Pro, Infinix Hot 40, and several other exciting giveaways. According to a joint statement from both companies, the initiative is designed to encourage seamless digital recharges while rewarding customer loyalty in the process. So far, winners…
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure safer water for all Nigerians, Nestlé Nigeria is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating communities, and mobilizing multi-stakeholder action around water safety and sustainable water practices. The collaboration, announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé and members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), reinforces the government’s commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through improved access to clean water and sanitation. At the meeting, the Honourable Minister of Water…
Digital solutions company, Globacom, has moved to excite its customers with the launch of three innovative products which also offer amazing rewards to users. The products are Animation World Promo, Sport Brain, and Treasure Spin. In addition to offering subscribers content designed for varying interests, they also empower them with instant prizes including cash, airtime and data. Giving details of the offerings in a press statement released in Lagos on Tuesday, Globacom said that everyday 20 participants will win ₦1,000 cash each, along with additional rewards including ₦1,000 worth of airtime and 3.5GB data. Every week, five lucky winners will…
The stage is set for the highly anticipated second edition of the groundbreaking Edufuture Conference 2025, a premier gathering of Africa’s brightest minds in education, technology, and policy-making. The conference will be held at Vibranium Valley, 42 Local Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, commencing at 10 AM on July 10, 2025, bringing together policymakers, EdTech pioneers, educators, investors, and grassroots leaders to shape the future of learning on the continent. Under the theme “Innovating for Equity: Rethinking Education for a Changing World”, this year’s edition, convened by Adedolapo Osuntuyi, Founder of Dolly Children Foundation, promises to be a pivotal moment for education reform in Africa.…
In a major boost to Plateau State’s industrialization and agricultural value chain development, the Executive Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Tuesday, commissioned the ultra-modern maize milling plant of Benybite Foods Nigeria Limited, located in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The event, which drew top government functionaries and key industry stakeholders, marked a major milestone in the Governor’s commitment to promoting agro-processing, job creation, and economic growth across the state. Addressing the gathering, Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to resuscitate ailing industries and make Plateau a hub for agro-industrial activities. “We want to revive all the ailing…
In a bold step toward fostering peace and enhancing agricultural productivity, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has commissioned an additional 150 Agro-Rangers to provide dedicated security for farmers and their produce across the state. The initiative is a strategic intervention aimed at ensuring food security and ultimately achieving food sovereignty in Nigeria. Governor Mutfwang made this known during the Passing-Out Parade (POP) of the Agro-Rangers trainees at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command and Staff College, Naton-Fursa, Jos East Local Government Area. Reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to peace, unity,…
In an effort to strengthen government machineries, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Wednesday swore in newly appointed Special Advisers and inaugurated the Governing Councils and Committees of key government agencies, marking a renewed push toward efficient governance, energy reform, and climate-conscious development.The ceremony, held at the New Government House in Jos, featured the swearing-in of Special Advisers, the inauguration of the Plateau State Electricity Commission, the Road Safety Advisory Council, the Energy Corporation Board, and the Committee on Carbon Sequestration for the Jatropha-to-Biofuel Project in partnership with Noah Regen.Addressing the appointees and…