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 * A wave of criticism is building against Dele Osinowo, former LCDA chairman and current aspirant for a House of Representatives seat in Kosofe, following a strongly worded message circulating across community platforms. The viral post, originating from residents in Agboyi-Ketu, accuses Osinowo of poor leadership and disconnect from the needs of ordinary people during his time in office. It alleges that many of his projects failed to improve the lives of the grassroots, instead favoring elites and outsiders. Particularly, the message criticizes market developments reportedly carried out under his administration, claiming they are too expensive for average traders and have effectively excluded local residents. It also raises concerns about land allocation, suggesting that public resources were mismanaged or diverted away from the people they were meant to serve. In a direct challenge, the statement calls on Osinowo to “show your report card,” questioning what tangible benefits the ...

  The Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF), a multi-regional innovation and startup acceleration platform, has been launched in Abuja to unlock Africa’s innovation potential and build scalable, impact-driven ventures across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The platform is designed to bridge gaps between talent, capital and opportunities by providing founders with structured support through incubation labs, regional bootcamps, policy dialogues and investor pitch arenas. It will focus on high impact sectors including health, education, agriculture, fintech, clean energy and frontier digital technology. Speaking at the launch, the Executive Director of AIF, Mr Deji Garuba, said the initiative marked a new era of inclusive innovation development on the continent. “AIF exists to democratise innovation. Whether you are in Katsina, Sokoto, Maiduguri or Abuja, you deserve access to the same opportunities that can turn your ideas into global solutions. “We are building a system that develops ta...

 * A wave of criticism is building against Dele Osinowo, former LCDA chairman and current aspirant for a House of Representatives seat in Kosofe, following a strongly worded message circulating across community platforms. The viral post, originating from residents in Agboyi-Ketu, accuses Osinowo of poor leadership and disconnect from the needs of ordinary people during his time in office. It alleges that many of his projects failed to improve the lives of the grassroots, instead favoring elites and outsiders. Particularly, the message criticizes market developments reportedly carried out under his administration, claiming they are too expensive for average traders and have effectively excluded local residents. It also raises concerns about land allocation, suggesting that public resources were mismanaged or diverted away from the people they were meant to serve. In a direct challenge, the statement calls on Osinowo to “show your report card,” questioning what tangible benefits the ...

As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and  equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by Child and Youth Finance International in collaboration with key stakeholders, including financial service providers and government institutions, to inspire children and young people to learn about money management, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship. During the 2025 edition Polaris Bank reached and impacted directly 3,372 students, across ...

  Radio Lagos and Eko FM have emerged top winners at the prestigious The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) organized by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), clinching victories in six different categories. The stations were recognized out of 248 entries submitted for excellence in News, programming, professionalism and true dedication to service, reaffirming her place as leaders in Nigeria’s radio broadcasting landscape.  The awards won, spanned across categories including Radio Station of the Year, Best Radio Station - News (English Language), Best Radio Station - News (Indigenous Language) and Best Radio Station - Original Production In Business, Drama and  Sports (English Language)  Others are Best Radio Station - Original Production In Business, Drama and Sports (Indigenous Language), Newscaster of the Year, Gbenga Alli-Balogun, and Reporter of the Year, Titi Adeaga Receiving the awards on behalf of the stations, the General Manager, Radio Lagos/Eko F...

 * ** As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and  equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by Child and Youth Finance International in collaboration with key stakeholders, including financial service providers and government institutions, to inspire children and young people to learn about money management, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship. During the 2025 edition Polaris Bank reached and impacted directly 3,372 studen...