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Fidelity Bank Launches HAP 2.0 to Deepen Women’s Entrepreneurship Drive
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0), aimed at equipping women with sustainable, income-generating skills.
Lagos to Host 2026 Fanti Carnival in April at Tafawa Balewa Square
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced plans for the 2026 edition of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, a colourful cultural festival aimed at celebrating the state’s rich Afro-Brazilian heritage.
AKOD Rolls Out 10 New Official Vehicles for Ikeja LG Management
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has presented 10 brand-new official vehicles to members of the council’s management team in a move aimed at strengthening service delivery and improving operational efficiency.
Nasir El-Rufai files N1 billion suit against ICPC over alleged unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence
El-Rufai Files N1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Home
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has instituted a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence.
Electoral Act: Presidential campaign limit raised to ₦10bn
Nigeria’s campaign finance landscape has shifted significantly after the National Assembly doubled the spending ceiling for presidential candidates to ₦10 billion under the new Electoral Act 2026, ahead of the 2027 general election.
NNPC, NUPRC fear financial squeeze after Tinubu’s order
Fresh questions, concerns, and uncertainty have deepened at the oil and gas agencies affected in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s new executive order directing immediate reallocation of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account for onward distribution among the three tiers of government.
APC convention: Party may settle for consensus arrangement –National chairman
Ahead of the national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), where new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) are expected to be elected, indication has emerged that the party might settle for consensus arrangement. This was revealed by the party’s national chairman, Professor Yilwatda Nentawe, even as governors have concluded plans to determine the next occupiers of key positions.
Thrashing Spurs dragged Arsenal out of title hell – Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier League leaders after 72 hours in hell.
Barcelona return to La Liga summit after 3-0 win over Levante
Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday after Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on Saturday Hansi Flick’s side moved a point clear of their bitter rivals with a comfortable victory at Camp Nou against the team in 19th.
2027 polls: APC, 4 parties ready, 16 others in candidates’ crisis
ABUJA — The release of the timetable for the February 20, 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, may have caught most of the registered political parties in the country unprepared for the contest, and they have a tough nut to crack to make up for lost ground.