Category: Celebration
VP Shettima Pledges FG’s Support for Bill to Expand ICSAN Mandate
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the speedy passage of a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The Vice President made the pledge while speaking at the institute’s 60th anniversary celebration, where he commended ICSAN…
NGF chairman Abdulrazaq to commission Radda Model Smart School in Katsina
Katsina, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, is set to visit Katsina State for the formal commissioning of the Radda Model Smart School. The project is one of three smart schools established by the Katsina State Government as part of its broader…
Jim Ovia to retire as Zenith Bank founder, group chairman
Lagos, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Zenith Bank has announced that its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, will retire following the conclusion of his tenure. The development marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with Ovia widely credited for building Zenith Bank into a major player in the…
IGP Disu Pays Operational Visit To Akwa Ibom, Presides Over Passing-Out Ceremony Of 1,068 Retrained Constables
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has undertaken an operational visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he presided over the passing-out ceremony of 1,068 retrained police constables. During the visit, the IGP paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno,…
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY MARKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY, PROMOTES UNITY AND PEACE THROUGH MUSIC
GLOBAL — APRIL 30, 2026 International Jazz Day is being celebrated worldwide, marking its 15th anniversary as a global observance dedicated to highlighting jazz as a universal language of peace, freedom, and dialogue. Established in 2011 by UNESCO, the annual event promotes intercultural understanding, human dignity, and the fight against discrimination through music. This year’s…
18 Nigerian Students Secure $2 Million Scholarships to Study at Berklee College of Music
Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, April 26, 2026 Eighteen Nigerian students have been awarded scholarships worth over $2 million through an initiative led by music star Tiwa Savage in partnership with Berklee College of Music. The programme, which ran for five days from April 22 to April 26, 2026, brought together 120 of Nigeria’s most promising emerging…
OPay Leads Discussion on Africa’s Financial Future at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026
Lagos, Nigeria,Wednesday, April 22, 2026 OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, played a prominent role as headline sponsor at the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy,” brought together stakeholders across the…
TRACE ISSUES TRAFFIC ADVISORY AHEAD OF OGUN @ 50 CELEBRATION
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, has issued a traffic advisory to residents and motorists ahead of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Ogun State. According to the agency, the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gateway State will hold from Monday, February 2, to Thursday, February 5, 2025, with a series of…
GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN’S VISIONARY AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN RESHAPING OGUN STATE WAS MASSIVELY CELEBRATED AT ODOGBOLU HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Odogbolusians celebrated in pride and unity at the 49th Odogbolu Heritage Festival and celebrated Governor Dapo Abiodun’s visionary and strategic leadership in reshaping Ogun State. The celebration on December 6, 2025, became a moment to acknowledge and celebrate Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun CON’s impact under the Building Our Future Together agenda, which continues to…
Ogun GMT DG, Tola Banjo, Felicitates Hon. Oladipupo Okeyomi on Birthday
Ogun GMT DG, Rt. Hon. Tola Banjo, celebrates Hon. Oladipupo Okeyomi on his birthday, praising his philanthropy, leadership, and service to humanity.