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*2 killed, 15 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident (Punch)*Passport Office introduces Saturday, Sunday services in Ikeja (Sun)

2 killed, 15 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident (Punch) Two persons lost their lives on Saturday, while 15 others sustained injuries when a speeding DAF truck overturned at a diversion point along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Our correspondent gathered that the…

Nnamdi Okonkwo denies report of EFCC’s arrest over NDDC fraud

The immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc and newly appointed Group Managing Director of First Bank Holdings, Nnamdi Okonkwo, has debunked a report that he has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reports in…

Annie Idibia apologises to 2face

On the occasion of her 37th birthday, actress Annie Idibia has apologised to her husband, Innocent Idibia, famous as 2baba. Recall that the Idibia family were in the news for weeks in September when Annie took to Instagram to drag…

Gates Foundation, SIDA, UNICEF announce $150m for Nigeria, others

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and UNICEF on Friday announced a $150 million financial guarantee to help UNICEF procure vaccines and other health-related supplies for Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries…

2021 Nigeria Fintech Week: VBank leads discourse on innovative payment systems

-From left: Mudiaga Umukoro, CEO Appzone Core; Akeem Lawal, Divisional CEO, Interswitch; Ebere Ahaotu, Senior Product Manager, Vbank) at the just concluded Fintech Week at FourPoint by Sheraton As fintech companies proffer financial solutions to the needs of many Nigerians,…

Konga, Access Bank to support free delivery of food items to thousands of Nigerians

Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga and foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc. have announced plans to support the free delivery of discounted, high quality essential food items to millions of Nigerians in a move targeted at putting smiles on their…

FirstBank celebrates Youth Week 2021

From showcasing of talents, to the art of fashion design, identifying youths in the food business and lots more, Nigeria’s leading financial services providers, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through the…

Zambian woman requests protection order against husband in court

Having endured several beatings, including one at Kulima Tower Bus Station, as well as threats on her life, a Lusaka wife and businesswoman has opted to seek protection from the court. According to Zambia Observer, Precious Munyandi, 40, has asked…

Tony Elumelu Foundation empowers 4,949 African entrepreneurs for 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has selected 4,949 entrepreneurs from across Africa for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme. According to a statement by TEF, each entrepreneur receives a non-refundable US$5,000,…

We won’t fall again, Liberia’s coach to Super Eagles

Head of the Lone Stars of Liberia, Peter Butler, has vowed never to lose to the Super Eagles in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifier in Tangier, Morocco. The match will hold at the Stade Ibn Batouta Stadium. The Super Eagles…

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