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Anambra State Government has taken note of a viral video purportedly showing men of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad drilling a group of alleged touts. While maintaining a firm stance against any form of touting in the State, the Government has called for a thorough investigation into the said video. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that in this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sophisticated disinformation, Anambra State Government urges members of the public to always verify media content before spreading or holding the same as true. He said that Governor Soludo’s administration is committed to upholding…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has lauded Governor Charles Soludo for his security initiatives, which have led to a remarkable improvement in the safety of the people and the peace being experienced in Anambra State. Prof. Yakubu made this announcement during his opening remarks at the second quarterly consultative meeting with political parties held at the INEC Conference Room in Abuja on Thursday, 26 June 2025. According to Mazi Ejimofor, SSA to the Governor Soludo on New media, the INEC boss stated that the prevailing atmosphere in Anambra State is calm and peaceful,…
Kazeem Oluwanisola In a stunning display of self-serving opportunism, Sikirulai Ogundele, former PDP Chairman in Ogun State, has dealt a devastating blow to himself with his utterances exposing him as a politician lacking in integrity, character and ideology. As the former number one member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, there is no doubt that other members entrusted in his hands their destinies and the right to lead them to the promised land. His declaration that the PDP is “dead and ready for burial” days after is inglorious move to the All Progressives Congress is a stark revelation of his…
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s top-tier financial institutions, has promoted 376 employees following its recently concluded annual performance review exercise. This represents approximately 12% of the bank’s workforce, underscoring its management’s deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by staff in recoding the highest growth by percentage volumes in the banking industry with 210% increase in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) which grew from N124.3 billion in 2023 to N385.2 billion in 2024. The announcement, which was recently communicated internally, comes on the heels of a 20% across-the-board salary increase implemented in June 2025—a gesture that reflects the bank’s…
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In another show of appreciation for the transformation of Anambra State, the people of Anambra North senatorial district have resoundingly renewed their mandate for Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in the gubernatorial election slated for November 8. Stakeholders from various political parties threw their weight behind Governor Soludo at a solidarity rally held at the Otuocha Township Stadium, demonstrating their confidence in his ability to drive development and progress. According to Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Soludo on New Media, the support signals a strong endorsement of his vision and leadership, which has led to the…
June 18, 2025, Lagos: IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has continued its impact assessment tour of its oxygen plant projects situated in different hospitals across the country. The telecommunications infrastructure company visited Jericho Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to assess the usage condition of the oxygen plant jointly donated in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in May 2024. The oxygen plant donation is part of IHS Nigeria’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s healthcare system through sustainable, impactful initiativesdesigned to serve health facilities in the state. Ahead of a tour of the facility, the IHS and UNICEF team were received at the Oyo…
The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa is proud to announce the official Call for Nominations for its 2025 edition, now expanded to include participation from 15 African countries. This prestigious platform continues to celebrate visionary leaders driving innovation, transformation, and impact across sectors through the strategic use of technology and enterprise leadership. Now in its 6th year, the Awards have evolved into a truly pan-African initiative that honors outstanding Chief Information Officers, CTOs, CDOs, as well as other C-Suite Executives, and senior digital leaders who are shaping the future of their industries. For the 2025 edition, nominations are being welcomed from across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda,…
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, has encouraged women professionals to embrace continuous learning, courage, and collaboration as key habits for achieving long-term career success and breaking through professional barriers. She gave the charge during a Women’s Roundtable hosted by the bank over the weekend at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. Themed “Mentorship with Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe”, the event drew female professionals from various sectors and was held under the Recognition and Networking arm of the bank’s HerFidelity Proposition—a flagship initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs and professionals across Nigeria.…
For the second year running, Nigeria’s leading fintech, PalmPay, is collaborating with digital Solution provider, Globacom, to unveil the second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza” which gives Nigerians who purchase Glo airtime and data via the PalmPay app the chance to win amazing prizes. The promotion, according to a joint statement from the companies will run from June 19th to August 8th, 2025. The statement explained that, “A weekly live raffle draw will be held and streamed on PalmPay’s official social media channels throughout the campaign. Customers who make Glo transactions through the PalmPay app will stand a chance…