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Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape in the region. Discussions will focus on practical strategies for strengthening business operations, enhancing financial management, improving access to finance, leveraging digital solutions, expanding market reach and building businesses that are positioned for ...
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London Meet & Greet: Free Event Connects UK Newcomers To Jobs, Training, Support

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By Temidayo Badmus  November 7 gathering in Forest Hill to offer job opportunities, migration guidance, accommodation support and one-on-one orientation. For Nigerians and other migrants planning to move to the United Kingdom, as well as those who have recently arrived and are seeking to establish themselves, a free event in London is set to provide practical guidance, employment connections and support. Tagged “London Meet & Greet,” the event, organised by The Nehemiahs, will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Nehemiah's House, 118 Malham Road, Forest Hill, Lewisham, London SE23 1AN, beginning at 11:00 a.m. GMT. Convened by Gbolahan Adedoyin, the gathering is designed to connect UK newcomers and prospective migrants with useful information, people and opportunities that can help them navigate employment and settlement in Britain. Rather than being simply a social gathering, the organisers say the event will focus on practical areas including job migration, signpo...
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More Troubles For Ex- Delta Gov. Okowa Over '₦96b Fraud'

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More facts have emerged on why the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and detained the former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. According to a concluded investigation reports of the  EFCC, one of the principal financial transactions examined involved approximately ₦96 billion linked to the Delta State Government House Protocol Department. The investigation report stated that the funds were withdrawn from a Zenith Bank account operated in the name of the Delta State Government House Protocol Department. At the relevant time, the branch was reportedly managed by Mr. Monday Okowa,  senior manager at Zenith Bank who served as a representative for the bank's management and later moved to PremiumTrust Bank as its Regional Head in Asaba. He is also a brother of the then Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. The investigation reports indicate that the withdrawals were systematically structured in amounts generally ranging between ₦9 ...
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City Boy Movement Lagos Hails Tinubu 2027 Campaign Council Appointments ...Congratulates Lagos Leaders On New Roles

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The City Boy Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has congratulated prominent Lagos leaders appointed into various strategic positions in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election. The movement described the appointments as a recognition of the competence, experience, loyalty, and political contributions of Lagos sons and leaders who have continued to support the vision and leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among those celebrated are: Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Deputy Director-General, Administration The former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President was appointed to coordinate administrative activities within the campaign council. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke Deputy Director-General, Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring The Ikeja Federal Constituency representative was saddled with a key responsibility for coordinating election planning strategies, monitoring, and mobilisation e...
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Eid-el-Maulud: Abiodun Urges Muslims To Embrace Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings of Peace, Compassion

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Governor described the occasion as an important opportunity for Muslims and all Nigerians to reflect on the exemplary life and teachings of the Prophet, particularly his virtues of compassion, humility, tolerance, justice, selflessness and peaceful coexistence. Governor Abiodun urged the Muslim Ummah to let the lessons of the Maulud celebration transcend religious festivities, stressing that the values demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) remain relevant to the task of building a peaceful, united and prosperous society. He said: “Eid-el-Maulud reminds us of the enduring values of love, compassion, patience, humility, justice and peaceful coexistence that characterised the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “We should use this occasion to deepen our commitment to these values...
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Monday Gateway Airport: UN Ambassador Ibrahim Hails Abiodun For ‘Talking To The Future’

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L-R: The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations; Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and the Ogun State Governor;Prince Dapo Abiodun at the Ogun State Governor's office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Monday... The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for executing strategic infrastructure projects designed to drive the state’s economic growth and position it for the future. Ibrahim gave the commendation on Monday during a visit to the Gateway International Airport, where he described the airport as a major infrastructure investment and praised Governor Abiodun for demonstrating the vision and political will required to undertake and complete projects with long-term economic value. The Ambassador, who expressed admiration for the aesthetics, quality and overall development of the airport, described the facility as one of the best of its kind in Nigeria. He also commended the Governor for completing major projects ini...
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Tinubu Flags Off Reconstruction Of Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road, Approves Abeokuta–Ibadan Dualisation

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L-R: The Ogun State Deputy Governor; Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Minister of state for Works; Rt.Hon Bello Muhammed Goronyo, President Bola Tinubu represented by the Ogun State Governor; Prince Dapo Abiodun,Minister for Works and Infrastructure; Senator David Umahi, Olubadan of Ibadanland; Oba Rasheed Ladoja, the Chief Executive Officer,JRB Construction Company Limited; Mr.Jimoh Badamosi and the Ebumawe of Ago-iwoye; Oba Rasaq Adenugba during the flag-off ceremony for the 56.5 kilometers Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road in Oyo and Ogun States held at Idi-Ayunre Ibadan on Monday... President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta–Ibadan Road. The projects, according to the President, are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation networks, deepen economic integration and address critical infrastr...
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