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Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's economic diversification agenda through capacity building and export development, as it hosted the 19th edition of its Export Management Programme (EMP) at the Lagos Business School (LBS), Ajah, Lagos recently. Tagged EMP 19, the programme is an intense hands-on export management workshop, organized as a partnership between Fidelity Bank, Lagos Business School and Nigerian Export Promotion Council, brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, regulators and aspiring exporters for intensive training designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and networks required to compete successfully in international markets. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Divisional Head, Export and Agriculture, Fidelity Bank Plc, Isaiah Ndukwe, said the bank remains focused on empowering Nigerian businesses to leverage emerging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and expand the country...

By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero, on Monday honoured and celebrated 20 pensionable staff members who retired from active public service in 2025, describing them as worthy ambassadors whose years of dedication contributed significantly to the growth and development of Lagos State. The retirement celebration, held at the council secretariat, was marked by commendations, presentation of gifts, and awards of Certificates of Service to the retirees. Addressing the gathering, Mayor Ejigbadero said the retirees deserved recognition after spending more than two decades serving the public in various capacities across local government administrations in Lagos State. He congratulated them on their successful retirement and expressed appreciation for their commitment, diligence, and invaluable contributions to the development of Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA. The council chairman urged the retirees not to rega...

  While the list of what constitutes abuse of court process isn’t exhaustive, it also covers situations where trial Lawyers make extra-judicial comments that may be prejudicial to the court proceedings, or may interfere with the fair trial of a case. Such behaviour is a breach of the ‘sub judice’ rule, that is, Section 33 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2023 (RPC). Usually, one finds that it is Lawyers who want to garner support from the unknowing public because their cases may be weak in law, that deploy such tactics to win sympathy. Nevertheless, it appears that Section 33 of the RPC only applies to Counsel who are trial Lawyers in a matter, and are prohibited from making prejudicial statements (fair comments are allowed by all), and don’t directly apply to litigants and others. Therefore, Counsel can decide not to discourage their clients from making statements that they as trial Lawyers are prohibited from making, as some type of tactic to win in th...

  More than 60,000 children across 100 primary schools in Lagos State recovered over 1 million used MILO wrappers through the MILO Elevate Recycling Initiative to mark World Environment Day 2026. The  Initiative combined sustainability education with a school-based recycling  competition.  In addition to the collection of used wrappers, the children received lessons on responsible waste management and practical exposure to recycling and circularity principles.  For 26 years, MILO has contributed to youth development through grassroots sports programmes.  Through the Elevate Recycling Initiative, the brand is extending its commitment to nurturing future champions beyond the values of sports, by helping children develop environmental awareness and positive sustainability habits. Speaking at the awards ceremony on World Environment Day, Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, Category Manager, MILO, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, said, “At MILO, we believe that nurturing children...

 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have announced a new compliance requirement mandating prior regulatory approval for significant changes in the ownership structure of licensed telecommunications companies in Nigeria. In a joint notice issued to the public, investors, and stakeholders in the communications sector, the two agencies stated that any proposed transfer of ownership or control of shares amounting to 10 percent or more of the total share capital of an NCC licensee must obtain a Letter of No Objection from the NCC before such changes can be effected and registered by the CAC. The requirement, which takes immediate effect, also applies to a series of share transfers that, when aggregated, exceed 10 percent of the total share capital of a licensed communications company. According to the NCC and CAC, the directive is grounded in Section 90 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, Regulation 28(2) of the Competition Pract...

  -Investors confident of earnings outlook   Shareholders have expressed confidence in Access Holdings Plc’s long-term value creation strategy as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues implementation of a deliberate plan to consolidate its pan-African and global investments into greater sustainable returns to investors. Speaking on the outcome of the group’s annual general meeting, shareholders, according to The Nation newspaper, said they were confident that Access Holdings has been well positioned for sustainable growth and high value-creation in the years ahead. They said the performance of the group in the past 15 months highlighted the fundamental strength of Access Holdings, which provides a strong reassurance on the current strategic shift from investments to value creation and shareholders’ return. With nearly one million shareholders, Access Holdings, according to The Nation newspaper, has one of the largest shareholders base across Africa. More than thr...