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    Lagos, Nigeria - October 28, 2024: Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial bank, again at the weekend proved its digital dominance in the Nigerian banking industry, winning the most-coveted award as the best in digital banking and the entire ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). At the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards (BAFI Awards), financial industry’s prestigious awards, Polaris Bank’s trailblazing digital banking platform, VULTe was adjudged the best as “Digital Bank of the Year”, for the fourth consecutive year. Polaris Bank was also awarded “Best Bank for MSMEs of the Year”, for the third consecutive year, underlining the bank’s well-known competitive lending and general supports for small businesses and the real sector. With the weekend awards, Polaris Bank retains a pride of place as the only Nigerian bank to have won the coveted awards for that long, underscoring the bank’s continuous investments in human and tech...

  becomes the largest operator of CNG trucks in Nigeria   In a demonstration of its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which aims to provide cheaper and cleaner fuelling alternatives for all Nigerians, Dangote Cement Plc has made significant investments exceeding $280 million in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure. President Tinubu, whose commitment to CNG deployment and clean energy is unmatched in Africa, has maintained his administration’s drive to create a conducive environment for private sector investments and expand Nigeria’s CNG infrastructure to enhance energy efficiency and drive economic growth. As part of this initiative, he ordered the distribution of 1 million free CNG conversion kits for commercial vehicles involved in transporting people, food, and goods. At a recent event, the President emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to utilise its vast natural gas resources in the transportation sector. He stated that CNG ...

  The Ikosi-Isheri Ketu Magodo community celebrated its Annual cultural carnival with the theme *"Our Heritage, Our Pride: A Celebration of Culture and Unity,"* held at the CMD Event Centre in Magodo. In her remarks, the First Lady of Lagos State, Her Excellency Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, expressed her appreciation to the council chairman for organizing this carnival. She emphasized the importance of such events in fostering unity among the people of Ikosi-Isheri and promoting cultural heritage. She encouraged parents to view the carnival as an opportunity to bring their children together, nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. In her welcome address, the Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, highlighted the significance of the event: “We are here not only to celebrate our cultural heritage but also to embrace the diversity that strengthens our community. Our culture is our identity, and through this carnival, we ensure that it is preserved, promoted, a...

  In a decisive operation, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended a 45-year-old man, Mr. Adewunmi Taiwo, for impersonating a LASTMA officer and extorting motorists on Oshodi Bridge, Lagos. The suspect, who had been posing as a traffic officer to intimidate and extort money from both commercial and private drivers, was detained on Tuesday. Using a white Hiace Coaster Bus with the registration number KJA 724 YJ, Mr. Taiwo allegedly operated under the guise of a LASTMA official, pressuring drivers in the area. Upon searching the vehicle, LASTMA officers discovered official LASTMA items, including a uniform and branded raincoat, confirming his intent to deceive and extort unsuspecting drivers. During questioning, Mr. Taiwo, a resident of Ilesha, Osun State, and a father of three, admitted to using the uniform to intimidate motorists on high-traffic routes along Ikorodu Road and the Oshodi-Mile 2 Expressway. He confessed to making between N15,000 and N25,0...

 ** ** The Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF) has commended the timely intervention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) concerning the proposed plan by electricity distribution companies (DISCOS) to phase out Unistar electric meters by November 14, 2024. PAF acknowledges the prompt actions of both federal agencies, which have alleviated the fears and anxieties of millions of Nigerians, sparked by what the group describes as a rash, thoughtless, and inhumane decision by the DISCOS. This intervention, the group notes, is a clear indication of President Bola Tinubu's administration's unwavering commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens from exploitation by business entities. In a statement issued in Lagos, signed by the Convener, Nelson Ekujumi, and Co-Convener, Peter Claver Oparah, PAF emphasized the importance of the intervention by NERC and FCCPC, which have brought a sense of relief to N...

  Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, popularly known as "Dullar," the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to uplifting and supporting the less privileged in the community. He made this statement during the fifth phase of the cash palliatives program, where N50 million was distributed to 1,000 petty traders on Thursday, October 23, 2024, to aid in the growth of their businesses and contribute to the national economy. Hon. Salawu emphasized that the financial assistance program was a promise made to the people, aimed at driving economic growth and improving the lives of families in Somolu. He stressed that the initiative goes beyond financial aid, offering traders the opportunity to build their businesses, support their families, and pursue their dreams. “It fills my heart with joy to stand before you today. We are here for something very special—an opportunity to further uplift our community and support those who work ti...

 * When prophets of God speak, everyone needs to listen especially when their statements are prophetic warnings to evade an impending danger. It is time for Nigerians and every other person in the world to consciously agree that when prophets speak, it is not because they want to say something or need attention, it is because they have been sent by God to deliver an important message to his people. No matter how short or long a prophet’s statements are, they should be treated like lives depend on them because really, many at times, lives depend on their prophecies really. While it is quite understandable that we have quacks parading themselves as prophets, individuals with proven records like Primate Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church should never be joked with whenever he says something especially when it involves national interest. Primate Ayodele is no doubt a renowned prophet, he started his ministry about thirty years ago and has made a name for himself as a true pro...