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  Lagos, Nigeria — August 10, 2026: A new ranking by CFA Society Nigeria has identified Access as the country's largest employer of CFA candidates, highlighting the Group's growing influence in developing the next generation of investment and finance professionals and reinforcing its position as one of Africa's leading builders of financial services talent. Published as part of CFA Society Nigeria's Where Nigeria's Finance Professionals Work series in a national daily, the rankings show that Access employs 82 CFA candidates, more than twice the number recorded by the next-ranked institution and the highest of any organisation in Nigeria's financial services industry. The Group also ranked second among employers of CFA charterholders, reflecting its ability not only to attract experienced professionals but also to develop future leaders equipped with globally recognised expertise. The distinction extends beyond workforce statistics. It offers a window into how le...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the Agege Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening food security and improving the distribution of food across the state. The facility, situated on a 7,000-square-metre site in Agege, is designed to provide a modern and organised platform for the trading, storage and distribution of fresh food. The hub boasts a 4,000-square-metre trading floor with capacity for approximately 350 to 400 traders, an 800-metric-tonne dry storage facility and about 300 metric tonnes of cold storage capacity. It also features a purpose-built seafood section, parking facilities for approximately 80 to 90 vehicles and 10 electric vehicle charging points. The Agege Fresh Food Hub brings together farmers, aggregators, bulk dealers, commissioned agents, retailers, institutional buyers and consumers on a structured platform aimed at improving efficiency across the food su...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Lagos State University (LASU) is set to graduate a total of 20,604 students at its 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference held at the Senate Chamber of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo. The Vice-Chancellor described the combined convocation as a historic milestone for the institution and particularly significant for her, as it would be the final convocation ceremony she would preside over as Vice-Chancellor after five years in office. According to her, the university will graduate students across diploma, first-degree and higher-degree programmes, with 2024/2025 producing 947 diploma graduates and 7,621 first-degree graduates. For the 2025/2026 academic session, she said 44 students graduated from diploma progra...

  The Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates facing possible eviction this week are Tram, Barry, Goddessa, Yusuf, Temi Nkem, Sultex, Abi, Araga, Flora, Nomy, Ricky, Kamsy, Sheba, Oyin, Keivo, Gerad and Bells. The 17 housemates emerged from this week’s nomination process, which saw the housemates vote to save three of their fellow housemates from possible eviction. Conspiracy Hour Ahead of the nomination process, Biggie announced Conspiracy Hour, giving the housemates the opportunity to rally together, discuss their thoughts and share who they would like to save ahead of the nominations. This was followed by the nomination process, where the housemates were asked to save three of their fellow housemates from possible eviction. Chimsom Chuka, the Most Influential Player of the Week, Neche, the Head of House, and Nomy, the Benchwarmer, were exempt from the process. Cassi, Bluethopia and Gerad were initially saved by their fellow housemates. However, as Head of House, Neche had the pow...

  A blockbuster week of sporting action awaits DStv and GOtv subscribers, with the decisive stages of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), UEFA Super Cup, FA Community Shield and Trophée des Champions among the major attractions. Football takes centre stage as WAFCON reaches its business end in Morocco, with the semi-finals scheduled for Wednesday. Defending champions Nigeria will not be involved after the Super Falcons were eliminated by Cameroon in the quarter-finals, losing 1-0. Their exit means a new champion will be crowned when the tournament concludes on Sunday. The first semi-final will see Algeria face Malawi on Wednesday before hosts Morocco take on Cameroon at 21:00 WAT, later in the day. Both matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The third-place play-off is scheduled for Saturday, with the final taking place in Rabat on Sunday at 20:00 WAT. European silverware will also be at stake on Wednesday when Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super C...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Lagos State has appointed coordinators and senatorial leaders across the state’s local government areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming elections. Speaking at the event, the Director of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Dr Sam Ogedengbe, said the appointments were aimed at strengthening the organisation’s grassroots mobilisation efforts across  Lagos State. Ogedengbe explained that the newly appointed coordinators would work at the ward and church levels, engaging Christian communities and sensitising them about the achievements of President Tinubu and the need to support his administration for a second term. He also urged the coordinators to mobilise support for Deputy...