L-R: Elijah Oluwanisomo Omoniyi, Club Doyen and District Governor, Rotary International District 9111, Nigeria; Demola Igbalajobi, Chairman, Investiture Committee; Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, Chairman, Agege LGA; Abiola Ogundeji, President, Rotary Club of Agege; Mrs. Bukola Olabisi Bakare, DG, Rotary International District 9111, Nigeria; and Olufemi Ogungbemi, Immediate Past President, Rotary Club of Agege; at the Evolution Investiture Ceremony of the 43rd President of Rotary Club of Agege, held recently in Lagos. The Rotary Club of Agege installed Rotarian Abiola Ogundeji as its 43rd President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year, at its Investiture and Fundraising Ceremony held recently in Ikeja,…
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Remita, a leading financial technology company with more than two decades of experience serving financial institutions, fintech ecosystem, businesses, government, and individuals has unveiled its new mobile application at the Nigeria Fintech Week 2026 (NFW26), held at the Wole Soyinka Centre, Iganmu, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 22; a major move into the consumer financial market. The new app brings multi-banking, everyday payments and money-management together in one place, giving users a simpler way to manage their finances from a single platform. It builds on Remita’s more than two decades of experience in digital payments and extends the company’s offering…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has become aware of a video currently circulating on social media alleging a breach of the National Identification Number (NIN) database. The Commission wishes to state, categorically, that this claim is false and unfounded. This is a recycled news story reported in 2024 and duly disclaimed by the Commission. The Commission National Identity Database (NIDB) has not been breached or compromised at any point. NIMC maintains robust, multi-layered security infrastructure to protect the personal data of every registered citizen and legal resident, in line with international best practice. The Commission views the circulation…
Yemisi Izuora As Fintech revolution continues to transform the Nigerian financial landscape, the Chief Executive of Tax Ombud, Nigeria, John C. Nwabueze, has advised that technology deployment must serve the taxpayer and not create another barrier between the taxpayer and the state. While he recognized that digital payments, financial technology platforms and innovative financial services have changed how people conduct transactions, access services and manage businesses, he also noted that technology does not automatically create trust. Speaking at the 36the Anniversary of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) themed, “Building Taxpayer Confidence and Trust in Nigeria’s Tax Reform…
Yemisi Izuora Ongoing tax reform in Nigeria should stand the test of time by firmly contributing to a stronger fiscal foundation as well as more predictable business environment that builds confidence and trust through a broader trusting relationship between government and the people. Deployment of public fund transparently increases public trust according to Dr. John C. Nwabueze, Chief Executive of Tax Ombud, Nigeria, while speaking through his Chief of staff, Dr John Iwegbu at the 36th Anniversary Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), in Lagos on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Theme of the conference, “Building…
Nigeria’s fintech industry has over the past decade been largely focused on democratising access, expanding payment options, creating new use cases, fostering inclusivity and attracting global attention to Nigeria’s payment ecosystem. As the market matures, the demands are changing: from accelerating adoption to building the infrastructure and capabilities required to support a larger and more sophisticated digital economy. Remita has been a major part of Nigeria’s payment landscape from inception and has demonstrated capacity to take on emerging industry shifts and the fast-changing needs of businesses and consumers. This forward-looking approach will be at the heart of its participation…
_By Chief Otunola Adebayo Awoniyi_ There are moments in the history of a people when silence is no longer an option. Kwara State today is at that defining moment. As we approach the 2027 general elections, the choice before us is not about mere political slogans, but about the survival, dignity and future of our dear state. This is why I am unequivocal in my declaration: for the total liberation of Kwarans from fear, hunger and misgovernance, we must massively support Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu and his running mate, Rev. Cornelius Oluwasegun Fawenu. The emergence of Engr. Kale Kawu…
SIGNING: Engr. Emeka Okwuosa(3rd left); Hon. Minister of Petroleum and Gas, Gabon, Clotaire Kondja (4th left); and both officials of Oilserv and Gabon, at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on hydrocarbon and gas development in Gabon. Yemisi Izuora Oilserv Limited (An Oilserv Group Company), Nigeria’s foremost energy infrastructure company, has inked an Memorandum of Agreement with the Gabonese Government to establish a framework for the development and commercialization of hydrocarbon reserves in the DEF-3 and D4-5 blocks in the Gabonese Republic. The partnership is expected to support Gabon’s growing energy ambitions and contribute to the development of…
The Federal Government has begun payments of Additional Exit Benefits to retirees of Treasury‑funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Approximately ₦1.1 billion has already been disbursed to 175 retirees who left the Federal Public Service between 1 January and 31 August 2026. The payments are being made under the Federal Government Exit Benefit Scheme (EBS), approved by the Federal Executive Council and effective from 1 January 2026. The Scheme provides an additional financial benefit to retiring Federal Government employees alongside their pension under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Under the EBS, federal civil servants with at least 10 years’ service…
Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Bovi Ugboma will bring his 2026 world tour to a close this October with two highly anticipated performances in Benin City and Lagos. Titled Bovi: Guilty as Charged, the Nigerian leg will begin in Benin City on October 1 before reaching its grand finale on October 11 at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel, Lagos. The announcement follows a successful international run that began in the United Kingdom at Easter, where Bovi sold out Indigo at The O2. He subsequently took the tour across Canada, performing in six cities, including Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton. All…