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  By: Quadri Olowolagba  The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has called on Muslim faithful across Nigeria to embrace the true spirit of Eid-el-Fitr as they mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan in 2026. He urged adherents to celebrate the occasion with gratitude, moderation, and a deep sense of spiritual fulfillment after a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. In his Eid message, Dr. Afolabi congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the Ramadan fast, describing the exercise as a demonstration of unwavering faith, discipline, and obedience to the will of Almighty Allah. He noted that the spiritual lessons learned during Ramadan should not end with the fasting period but should be sustained in daily life. The SIFAX Group chairman emphasized that Eid-el-Fitr is not just a time for feasting and merriment, but also an opportunity to strengthen bonds of unity, peace, and mutual respect among Nigerians.  He encouraged Muslims to use the festive peri...

  Adron Homes has extended warm felicitations to its Muslim customers and Nigerians at large on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the celebration, the company described Eid al-Fitr as a significant period of gratitude, reflection, and spiritual renewal, following a month devoted to fasting, prayer, sacrifice, and self-discipline. Adron Group commended the Muslim faithful for their devotion, resilience, and commitment to the values of faith, compassion, and service to humanity, noting that these virtues are essential for fostering unity, peace, and sustainable national development. The company emphasized that the lessons of Ramadan, selflessness, empathy, and generosity, should continue to guide individual and collective conduct beyond the festive season, especially in promoting harmony and supporting the less privileged in society. “As we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, we urge Ni...

  * * The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has congratulated Muslims across the State on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, Adeniran described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the values of discipline, compassion, sacrifice, and unity demonstrated throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He commended the Muslim community for their steadfastness and devotion during the fast, noting that their spiritual exercise has contributed to the moral strengthening of society. Adeniran urged all Muslims to continue embodying the virtues learnt during Ramadan and channel them towards building a more peaceful, tolerant, and progressive Oyo State.  He emphasized that the spirit of Eid offers an opportunity to reinforce communal harmony and strengthen social cohesion. The OYOSUBEB Chairman also r...

  In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a series of masterclasses and support initiatives designed to help women build practical, income generating skills, strengthen professional visibility, and accelerate career growth throughout March 2026. The activities are being delivered under the bank’s women focused proposition, HerFidelity, and align with the “Give to Gain” theme guiding this year’s programme of engagements. On March 18, 2026, HerFidelity hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass focused on communication and presentation. The session offered practical guidance on audience engagement, event moderation, confidence-building, and personal branding, with a strong focus on women looking to improve their public speaking and professional presence. A second event, the Gele Masterclass scheduled for March 30, 2026, will provide hands-on training in gele tying. HerFidelity is positioning the session as a celebration of cultural expression and ...

  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde have extended heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful across the state on the successful completion of this year’s holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Professor Babatunde commended Muslims for their unwavering dedication, discipline, and spiritual commitment throughout the fasting period. He described Ramadan as a sacred season that instills important virtues such as patience, selflessness, tolerance and spiritual renewal, noting that these values are essential for personal growth and societal development. The Secretary to the State Government urged Muslim faithful to sustain the lessons learned during Ramadan in their daily lives, emphasizing the need for unity, mutual respect and continued service to humanity. The statement offered prayers for the acceptance of all acts of worship performed during the holy month, asking Almighty Allah to grant suppli...

As Muslims in Lagos and beyond prepare to celebrate the sacred festival of Eid El-Fitr, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki has extended his warm felicitations, urging the faithful to sustain the virtues of discipline, patience and civic responsibility cultivated during the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message marking the occasion, Bakare-Oki commended the Muslim Ummah for their spiritual devotion, resilience and moral uprightness throughout the fasting period.  He emphasised that these commendable qualities should not end with the season but should be reflected in daily conduct, particularly in maintaining orderliness and respect for traffic regulations on the State’s roads. While conveying his goodwill, the LASTMA General Manager reaffirmed the Authority’s firm commitment to enforcing traffic laws, stressing that there will be zero tolerance for all forms of traffic violations before, during, and after the fest...