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Union Bank of Nigeria Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification

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Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to safeguard environments in which payment card account data is stored, processed or transmitted. Certification confirms that a bank securely stores, processes and transmits its customers’ credit and debit card information, strengthening protection against payment card data breaches and financial fraud, while reinforcing public and customer confidence. The assessment covered a broad scope of the Bank’s operations, including network infrastructure, card issuance, ATM and POS transaction acquiring and payment processing, reconciliation, settlement, chargeback, dispute resolution and retail banking. Union Bank was assessed and certified in the Service Provid...
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Men’s Mental Health: PPUGI Calls on Men to Break Silence, Seek Support

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As part of efforts to draw attention to the often-overlooked mental health challenges confronting men, the Peace, Progress and Unity Global Initiative (PPUGI) on Saturday organised a Men’s Mental Health Awareness Walk 2026 in Lagos, urging men to prioritise their wellbeing and speak out about their struggles. The awareness walk, themed “Providing Direction and Support — Breaking the Silence,” commenced from the Secretariat of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and ended at Allen Avenue Junction, Ikeja. Founder and Director of PPUGI and Farida Charity Foundation, Ambassador (Dr.) Farida Ahmed, said the initiative was aimed at challenging the societal expectation that men must always appear strong, even when battling emotional and psychological difficulties. Ahmed, who described herself as a West African ECOWAS Youth Ambassador and Global Peace Ambassador, said the organisation had been advocating men’s mental health awareness for seven years. According to her, the campaign...
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Abiodun Saves Buhari Estate from Forfeiture, Delivers 108 Homes ...First Lady to Commission Estate Tuesday

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rescued the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the once-stalled project into a 108-unit modern residential community. The estate, located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled to be commissioned on Tuesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Inherited by the Abiodun administration in a largely undeveloped state, with only the infrastructure awarded and one show building completed, the project had become embroiled in a legal dispute over unpaid obligations to the contractor handling its development. The situation put the property at risk of being lost through legal action before the Abiodun administration intervened, settled the dispute out of court and commenced payments to secure the state’s interest in the property. Rather than abandon the inherited project, the administration subsequently adopted a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the state providing the ...
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Abiodun Saves Buhari Estate from Forfeiture, Delivers 108 Homes ...First Lady to Commission Estate Tuesday

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rescued the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the once-stalled project into a 108-unit modern residential community. The estate, located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled to be commissioned on Tuesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Inherited by the Abiodun administration in a largely undeveloped state, with only the infrastructure awarded and one show building completed, the project had become embroiled in a legal dispute over unpaid obligations to the contractor handling its development. The situation put the property at risk of being lost through legal action before the Abiodun administration intervened, settled the dispute out of court and commenced payments to secure the state’s interest in the property. Rather than abandon the inherited project, the administration subsequently adopted a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the state providing the ...
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"KEEP OFF”: EFCC Flags Victoria Island High-Rise linked to Former Lagos Governorship Candidate, Property Developer- Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose Amid Alleged Fraud Probe

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Drama unfolded in the highbrow Victoria Island area of Lagos as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly marked a high-rise development located at 68 Molade Okoya Thomas Street, off Ajose Adeogun Street, with a bold warning: “EFCC KEEP OFF.” The high-rise development, reportedly linked to Levitikal Realties and Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, a former Lagos governorship candidate and property developer has come under the EFCCC ‘s radar amid an allegation of fraud investigation. The property was said to have been marked with another inscription reading: “EFCC Under Investigation — Keep Off.” The development has reportedly become the subject of an EFCC investigation over alleged fraudulent activities, throwing fresh questions around the transactions and circumstances surrounding the multi-storey property. The EFCC’s action has sparked curiosity in the upscale neighbourhood, with attention now focused on what may have triggered the commission’s intervention a...
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Polaris Bank Hosts Children for a Day of Fun, Learning and Workplace Discovery

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L-R; Cynthia Sanyaolu Head, Talent Management, Polaris Bank; Bukola Oluyadi, Group Head, Customer Experience & Value Management, Polaris Bank; Olanrewaju Oyekunle, Ag. Chief Talent & Culture Officer, Polaris Bank; Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank; Abimbola Ozomah, Executive Director, Corporate & Investment Banking, Polaris Bank; Njideka Nwabueze, Head, Retail Banking, Polaris bank & Olamide Adeyeye, Leaning & Development Officer, Polaris Bank at the “Bring Your Child to Work” event in Lagos recently Polaris Bank has hosted some children of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery as part of its commitment to strengthening employee engagement and creating meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six years and above, provided the young participants with an opportunity to experience the workplace from ...
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Ogun 2027: Abiodun Welcomes OGD, Kashamu Allies into APC Fold

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has welcomed members of the Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) political family and the Buruji Kashamu political group into the mainstream of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their decision as a significant step towards strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Abiodun received the groups at a meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, where he commended their decision to align with the APC and work together for the success of the party and its candidates across Ogun East Senatorial District. He said political actors who share common interests should be able to speak with one voice, particularly in an election year, rather than dissipate their energy working for different political parties. The Governor, however, expressed concern over the recent relaunch of the foundation of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District and former governor of the state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, where the Peoples ...
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