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  Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through its participation in the $3 billion Contractor Finance Facility launched by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo, in partnership with nine leading banks. The facility, unveiled in Lagos, is designed to provide credit support to indigenous oil and gas contractors executing projects for SNEPCo. The financing arrangement will be available in both naira and United States dollars, creating a structured pathway for local contractors to access funding, improve project delivery and participate more effectively in Nigeria’s energy value chain. Speaking on the development, Dr. Nneka Onyeali Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the bank remained committed to providing finance that enables Nigeria to unlock greater value from its oil and gas assets. “On behalf of the board and management of Fidelity Bank Plc, we want to thank Shell Nigeri...

 Congratulations and goodwill messages have continued to pour in from across Nigeria's entertainment industry, legal community, political circles and well-wishers as Samsudeen Adebisi, son of renowned Fuji music icon Alhaji Taiwo Akande Adebisi (Taye Currency), is officially being called to the Nigerian Bar today after successfully completing the programme at the Nigerian Law School. The colourful Call to Bar ceremony, taking place in Abuja, marks the formal admission of successful law graduates into the legal profession and is expected to attract the highest echelon of Nigeria's judiciary and legal establishment. The event will be graced by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation, the leadership of the Council of Legal Education, senior judicial officers, members of the Bench and Bar, as well as other distinguished personalities from across the country. The admission of Samsudeen Adebisi into the legal profession has been widely...

  The Forward Bola Ahmed Tinubu Independent Campaign Group 2027 (ICG) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing what it described as his outstanding achievements in security, education, infrastructure, and economic development. This was disclosed  on Monday, in in a programme organic to endorse Tiunbu for second term,the group said President Tinubu's administration has recorded significant progress in addressing the country's security challenges. It pointed to the recruitment of 50,000 police officers, forest guards, and additional military and paramilitary personnel, as well as the allocation of N5.4 trillion to the security sector in the 2026 national budget to strengthen efforts against insecurity. According to the group, the administration has also expanded access to higher education through the Students Loan Scheme, which it said has provided financial support to thousands of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling th...

  Lagos, Nigeria,July 6, 2026 – Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ethical journalism and strengthening media professionalism with the successful hosting of the 12th edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Reinventing Storytelling in the Age of AI.” The virtual seminar, held via Microsoft Teams, brought together more than 650 journalists, editors, publishers, media executives, and communication professionals from across Nigeria for engaging discussions on the future of journalism in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. With this year’s edition, Polaris Bank’s Annual Media Capacity Seminar has empowered over 6,200 journalists across twelve consecutive editions, underscoring the Bank’s sustained investment in strengthening Nigeria’s media ecosystem through knowledge-sharing, professional development, and strategic engagement. The seminar featured two distinguished resource persons. Professor Abigail Ogw...

 “  The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerian politicians against manipulating his prophecies using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The warning follows the circulation of a video on social media shared by a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, which falsely portrays the cleric as declaring that President Bola Tinubu is "gone" and that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would have the upper hand over other contenders. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele cautioned Onochie and others involved in the manipulation to desist immediately or face both legal consequences and divine judgment. The cleric said the desperation among some politicians to gain power has become alarming, stressing that manipulating prophecies to advance political interests is not only unethical but also a crime against God, His servant, and the law. He explained that at the unveiling of the 2026...

  A  political strategist in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, and Senior Special Adviser on Political Matters to Hon Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Amb Dr. Kunle Awotiku, has congratulated Hon. Comforter on receiving her Certificate of Return for a second term under the platform of the All People's Movement (APM). In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, Dr. Awotiku described Hon.Comforter as a visionary, experienced and competent leader whose dedication to quality representation and grassroots development has earned her the confidence of the people. He noted that the APM remains committed to providing credible leadership, adding that the party's governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, possesses the leadership qualities, integrity and experience required to transform Oyo State through purposeful and inclusive governance. He said. "Adekanmbi's commitment to grassroots development, economic growth and people-oriented policies distinguishes him as...