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    Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has made some shocking revelations.   He said: “What makes me fire people? Dishonesty is the primary offence. Indiscipline is another. Greed and selfishness are also high on the list. No matter how competent you are, the moment I uncover an act of deception, you’re gone.”   “How can you and I be in the room, sitting across from each other and discussing the fortunes of the company, when I know you are a common criminal in a shirt and tie? It would be impossible for me to keep you as an employee. Most of the people I’ve fired were not upright individuals.”   “Dishonesty, which stems from disloyalty, warrants immediate dismissal. Loyalty should be a significant consideration in filling positions. We all tend to look at competence-which is non-negotiable, by the way— but a competent manager who is disloyal will still ruin your company.”   “In my experience, loyalty is not a function of how long someone has worked for y...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has positioned Ogun State as Nigeria's leading investment destination and a key player in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF25) held in Algiers, Algeria. Key highlights of Governor Abiodun's engagement include advocating for subnational role in AfCFTA, speaking on multimodal infrastructure, investment facilitation, policy stability, economic clusters and free trade zones. Governor Abiodun emphasized the crucial role subnational governments play in advancing AfCFTA, noting intra-African trade currently stands at just 15% of total trade volume, hindered by infrastructure gaps, regulatory bottlenecks, and fragmented value chains. He highlighted Ogun State's robust blueprint for economic transformation, including projects like the Gateway International Cargo Airport, Ijebu-Ode and Kajola Dry Ports, over 1,200 km of upgraded roads, and expanded gas reticulation networks. He also add...

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has lauded the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the service chiefs for what he described as tangible and strategic gains in Nigeria’s campaign against terrorism, banditry and other crimes threatening national stability. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, said the current military leadership has reinvigorated counter-insurgency and counter-banditry operations in a manner that is restoring public confidence. He insisted that recent calls in some quarters for the removal of the service chiefs were “propaganda warfare” from terrorist networks, designed to demoralise troops and distract the public from ongoing successes. Speaking with journalists on Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on his way to an international engagement, the UK-trained lawyer urged Nigerians to resist narratives that weaken the morale of ...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been named the most transparent and outstanding government agency in the country, with commendation for the leadership of its Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, whose stewardship has set a new benchmark for accountability and efficiency in the nation’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued in Ghana on Wednesday, the Public Space Tracker in West Africa said NUPRC has demonstrated “remarkable openness, policy innovation, and integrity in the management of Nigeria’s upstream petroleum resources” since Komolafe assumed office. The organisation described the Commission as a model of how regulatory agencies should function in a democracy, emphasising that transparency in resource governance is not merely a slogan but a measurable practice that has become synonymous with the NUPRC. Dr. Ousman Zaharadeen, Convener of the Public Space Tracker, noted that the Commission under Komolafe has provided clear data on oil produc...

On behalf of Coalition of Civil Society Organizations embedded in the struggles for human rights, democracy, Constitutionalism and social justice in Nigeria, we write to call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and, all pertinent security agencies to be wary of inadvertently fallen into the snares of global, anti- democratic forces in the diplomatic handling of Egyptian exile, Citizen Alli Mahmoud Abdel - Wanis. It should be recalled that we have earlier emphatically condemned the arrest and detention of Abdel - Wanis, calling for his unconditional release. We are gravely disturbed with news of clandestine ploys by Nigerian government and its security agencies to depot Wanis. It is rather needless for us to paint the gory portrait of the regime in control of the reins of power in Egypt. Egypt has always been an intensively caste and closed society. Much more so under the Jackboot Despotism of Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi since 8th. June,  20124. According to the global monit...

L-R: Branch Leader, Akure, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Angela Akeju; Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Folaranmi Jemirin; and Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Biyi Poroye, at the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event held in Igbokoda Community, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, recently...   As part of its commitment to improving lives and supporting communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed food items in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of Ondo State.   Speaking during the donation event which took place at Igbokoda, Headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area, the Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin, noted that the Fidelity Food Bank initiative was launched as part of the bank’s commitment to reducing hunger and providing relief for disadvantaged communities across Nigeri...

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has sustained its growth momentum, projecting gross earnings of N149.27 billion for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025. This projection builds on the Group’s performance in the first half of the year, when profit after tax rose by 157 percent, gross earnings climbed 39.7 percent to N212.61 billion, and earnings per share rose to 89 kobo from 56 kobo. Together, these results highlight a strong year-to-date trajectory, reinforcing profitability and boosting investor confidence in the Group’s long-term outlook. According to the filing on the Nigerian Exchange, Sterling HoldCo expects interest income of N116.73 billion and interest expenses of N42.88 billion, resulting in net revenue from funds of N73.85 billion. The Group also anticipates credit impairment charges of N16.84 billion, with other income projected at N28.37 billion, bringing net operating income to N85.37 billion. Operating expenses are foreca...

Ogun State, on Wednesday, emerged as the winner of the Most Sustainable Going Green Stand award at the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 event held in Algiers, Algeria. According to the organisers, the award is in recognition of Ogun State's exceptional contribution to the  2025 IATF  held in Algiers, Algeria between September 4 and 10 September 10. The extraordinary exhibition was organised by the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Union Commission and the AfCTA Secretariat and hosted by the Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria. The plaque indicating Ogun State's success was signed by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigerian and Chairman of the IATF 2025 Advisory Council. It will be recalled that while participating in a high-level panel session titled “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African & Caribbean Sub-Sovereigns” at the IATF 2025, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, had shown the...

Three-time councillor in Sagamu Local Government, Hon Adekunle Folarin, has apologised to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the incidents leading to his suspension, urging it to lift the ban and give him an opportunity to prove his innocence. Folarin, whose suspension was ratified by the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party along that of the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel, in August following a report by Ward 6 of Sagamu Local Government which indicted him for committing anti-party activities and for shunning  party summons to defend himself against the allegations, said his action was due to circumstances beyond his control. In the letter addressed to the state chairman of the party and copied to Governor Dapo Abiodun and the APC chairman in Sagamu, Hon Rafiu Opaleye, among others, Folarin said: "I tender an unreserved apology for not honouring the invitation of my ward's fact-finding committe...

The Petroleum Workers Advancement Initiative (PEWAI), a coalition advocating for the welfare of oil and gas workers and the stability of Nigeria’s economy, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the management of Dangote Refinery for respecting workers’ rights and safeguarding national economic growth following the suspension of a planned strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). In a statement on Wednesday signed by its president, Comrade Ebikeme Okorotie, PEWAI hailed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on September 8 between Dangote Refinery, NUPENG, and other stakeholders as a decisive step in strengthening industrial harmony and advancing economic development. The MoU, also signed by Sayyu Dantata, managing director of the Dangote Group, Ogbugo Ukoha, executive director of distribution systems, storage, and retailing infrastructure at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Benson Upah, acting general...

The Coalition of Citizens Against Banditry and Insecurity in Nigeria (CABIN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, demanding that he disclose the locations of bandits and other criminal gangs operating across the state. The group warned that failure to act within the deadline would trigger mass protests and pressure on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara. In a statement on Wednesday signed by its president, Comrade Solomon Charles Abutu, CABIN said the governor’s recent comments acknowledging knowledge of the bandits’ whereabouts amounted to an admission that he had chosen to tolerate, rather than combat, the criminal networks responsible for thousands of deaths, kidnappings, and the displacement of communities. “Governor Dauda Lawal has confirmed in his own words that he knows where the killers, kidnappers and bloodthirsty bandits reside. By that singular admission, he owes Nigerians a moral and constitutional duty to im...

The Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, has inaugurated a nine-member Boundary Adjustment Committee to foster peace and administrative clarity. The committee's primary task is to mediate disputes and provide expert advice on boundary-related issues within the local government. The Local Government Boss, stated that the committee's establishment is a proactive step towards resolving longstanding disputes and preventing future conflicts over land and demarcations.  He emphasized the importance of diligence, transparency, and justice in the committee's work, noting that their efforts are fundamental to strengthening unity and accelerating development across the local government. The committee is composed of esteemed individuals, including: 1. Hon. Abosede Balogun - Chairman 2. Mr Muhammed  Ogabi - Secretary 3. Mr Adebowale Babatunde Anjorin - Member 4. Mr Rasak Oyekan - Member 5. HRM Oba Lukmon Agunbiade - Member 6. HRM Oba Abdul ...

By Moses Okanga Along Nigeria’s vibrant coastline, where the ceaseless rhythm of waves merges with the aspirations of a nation, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho is orchestrating a transformative revival at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). As a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, his visionary leadership is reshaping Nigeria’s maritime landscape, turning once-dilapidated ports into dynamic gateways of global trade. With bold reforms, including billion-dollar infrastructure overhauls, revitalisation of underutilised Eastern ports, and the integration of cutting-edge technology, Dantsoho is dismantling decades of inefficiency. His commitment to transparency, innovation, and economic growth is not only restoring the NPA’s global stature but also igniting a beacon of hope, positioning Nigeria as a maritime powerhouse poised to lead Africa’s trade renaissance. Established in 1954 under the Ports Act (Cap 155 of the Law of the Federation of Nigeria), the NPA initially managed ...

L-R: Chairman, Awka South Local Government Area, Chinedu Okafor; Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Awka, Reverend Charles Ndubuisi; Regional Bank Head, Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nosa Orumwense; and Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; at the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event held in Awka, Anambra State recently...   Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative, to Anambra State, providing essential food supplies to over 2,000 vulnerable residents in Awka, the state’s capital.   The two-day outreach, which held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Catholic Diocese, Awka and at Emmaus House, the Anglican Diocese of Awka, saw the distribution of relief materials to the elderly, widows and other vulnerable members of the community.   Speaking during the distribution exercise, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head -Awka, F...

You will recall that Mr. President recently commented on Vice President Kashim Shettima's loyalty and why people are envious. You will also recall that some groups have been asking him to drop Shettima ahead of 2027. It has now been confirmed that the President will not drop him either. The Northern Christian Youth Forum [NCYF] led by Rev. Pinot Atuluku as President is to thank the President and vow that it will mobilise 20 Million Northern Christian votes for Mr. President ahead of 2027. They are happy that Kashim Shettima as the most senior political leader from the north has carried everyone along irrespective of religion. Acknowledge his roles in promoting peace and harmony within the north using diverse strategic interventions towards making sure that Christians are carried along.

From left to right: Her Excellency Ms. Phophi Constance Ramathuba, Premier of Limpopo Province, South Africa; His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria; and His Excellency Alhaji Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State, Nigeria, at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has told the international community that Ogun State is actively breaking trade barriers through bold initiatives designed to attract investment and deepen trade. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this while participating in a high-level panel session titled “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African & Caribbean Sub-Sovereigns” at the ongoing IATF25 in Algiers, Algeria. Reaffirming Ogun State's position as Nigeria’s leading investment destination, Governor Abiodun highlighted the pivotal role of subnationals in driving the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).  He noted that despite Africa’s enormous pot...

L-R: Registrar/CEO, Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), Victor Olannye; Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, Raymond Omachi; Executive Director/Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc and President/Chairman of Council, CRMI, Kevin Ugwuoke; Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro; and Director, Risk Management, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Blaise Ijebor; at the CRMI 24th Annual International Conference in Lagos recently. Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on the African Union (AU), African Development Bank (AfDB), and Afreximbank to support the efforts of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) in tackling the growing wave of global risks confronting Africa. Speaking at the 24th International Conference of CRMI in Lagos, the Vice President, represented by the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, em...

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that Lagos State Governor – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu- will lead the Lagos State delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC). In a press statement issued to journalists over the weekend, the tier one lender stated that Governor Sanwo-Olu will use the FNITCC platform to highlight Lagos State’s unique positioning as the largest economy on the African continent and explore possible areas of sister city partnership with the City of Atlanta as well as Georgia State. “Lagos is a city of enterprise, creativity, and boundless opportunity. At FNITCC Atlanta, we are not only showcasing Lagos as Africa’s largest economy, but also building bridges of trade, investment, and cultural exchange with our partners in Atlanta and the wider United States. This engagement underscores our commitment to positioning Lagos as a truly global city, where innovation thrives, partnerships flourish, and pros...

By Ali Isah  Mallam Abubakar  Malami is not a happy man, he has never been happy. He is always moody, and irritating. He lacks a senile moment.  The reasons are not farfetched, they are certainly not from anything external, but basically from his internal self inflicted self-centered conflicts, a self-induced intention malady, which comes with very irritating symptoms. Most time those suffering from this incurable affliction are always against himself. For a man who came into office with nothing and as nothing but rose, not by any ding of personal positive efforts, but became powerful through deceit and satanic mechanization during the Buhari government,Mallam Malami has long overstayed as a freeman, he should be under lock and key by now. This is so because at that time, Mallam Malami carried out the supervision of  so many poor, illfated reforms which not only further impoverished the residents of the country, but ended off making nothing good, but only enough to m...

The Economic Rights Activists (ERA) have strongly condemned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), and other affiliated unions for their planned nationwide strike, which threatens to disrupt fuel distribution and cripple Nigeria’s economic life. During a press conference in Abuja, ERA’s Executive Director, Dr. Josiah Inuwa, described the proposed industrial action as a “reckless and unpatriotic” assault on the Nigerian people, warning that it would inflict severe hardship on millions while potentially serving the interests of economic saboteurs. The unions’ grievances stem from alleged anti-union practices at the Dangote Refinery and accusations of monopolistic control in the downstream petroleum sector. Dr. Inuwa, however, argued that the strike would primarily harm ordinary citizens—small business owners, transport operators, and families—rather ...