By Olawunmi Ashafa The nation’s fast-growing digital payment ecosystem is making trust, security and regulatory compliance critical to the future of the country’s financial system, with OPay investing heavily in technology, risk management and governance to stay ahead of emerging threats. The fintech says its compliance infrastructure has blockedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi President of the Lekki Scrabble Club, Samuel Anikoh has described reigning Lekki Scrabble Classics champion, Abdulmumeen Jimoh, as an inspiration to young players. Anikoh said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Anikoh praised Jimoh’s performance, notingContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has urged scientists to collaborate across disciplines to conduct research capable of solving societal challenges and improving human well-being. The President of NYA, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, gave the advice at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly held at theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola A coalition of citizens groups, Middle Belt Concern (MBC), on Thursday called on the Federal Government to do more to stop unlawful killings and displacements in the Middle Belt. The MBC, a coalition of about 80 groups, also urged the government to return all displacedContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Thursday, celebrated its members of staff for their dedication and contributions to the institution’s growth and achievements. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, said this in her welcome address at the Staff Celebration Day of the university’s combined 29th andContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Five-year-old Ayomide Omotoso has become one of the major attractions at the ongoing 7th Adegboyega Efunkoya U-15 National Table Tennis Tournament in Lagos. The tournament is holding at the Indoor Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that OmotosoContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike and Adekunle Williams The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, on Thursday reopened the reconstructed Alade Ultra-Modern Market in Somolu Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the market was destroyed by fire during the EndSARSContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede/ Oluwaseun Nubi Mr Fatai Tijani, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, has called for stronger collaboration between the police and residents to tackle crime and other security challenges across the state, particularly in Ikorodu. Tijani made the call on Thursday at aContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The organisers of the Bigi Soundcity On Tour say the initiative is creating a platform for emerging campus talents to develop their skills and tap into Nigeria’s creative economy. Biola Aransiola, Brand Manager, Bigi, a subsidiary of Rite Foods Ltd., said this during a media updateContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Mrs Omope Adedeji, Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, says the council has empowered no fewer than 1,500 artisans with N150 million business support since April. Adedeji made this known at the third edition of the Artisan Empowerment programme held atContinue Reading
