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VIDEO: Tears as Nollywood legend Ogogo is laid to rest
Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place.
₦2.5trn Shared in June: FG Moves to Put 774 LGs Under Public Watch
The Federal Government is planning a central transparency portal that will put the finances and development activities of Nigeria’s 774 local governments under the watch of the public.
Local Government Autonomy And Allocation Boom: Let The Grassroots Feel The Impact
Nigeria is witnessing a significant development in its governance landscape as local governments gain greater financial autonomy at a time when allocations from the Federation Account have increased substantially.
Fidelity Bank Distributes 2,000 Food Packs to Abeokuta Residents, Reaffirms Food Security Commitment
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed more than 2,000 food packs to residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat hunger, support vulnerable households and strengthen livelihoods across Nigeria.
Union Bank Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification, Strengthens Payment Data Security
Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, reinforcing its commitment to protecting customers’ payment card information and strengthening its defences against data breaches and financial fraud.
Polaris Bank Hosts Children for Fun, Learning and Workplace Discovery
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 13, 2026: Polaris Bank has hosted children of some of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery, as part of efforts to strengthen employee engagement and foster meaningful connections between staff and their families.
Ikeja Farmers Association Honours AKOD, Aderinola for Contributions to Agricultural Development
The Ikeja Farmers Association (IFA) has honoured the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olamilekan Dauda,…
NPS Processes 26.55 Million Transactions as FirstBank, Fidelity Bank Lead Adoption
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 11, 2026: The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc has commenced the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a sovereign, ISO 20022-compliant digital infrastructure designed to replace the legacy NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system and transform Nigeria’s payments ecosystem.
Nigeria will shape global energy agenda through world council membership – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC) marks a significant milestone that will enable the country to play a greater role in shaping global energy policies while advancing Africa’s interests on the international stage.
Dangote Refinery drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, Diesel to ₦1,570/Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive…