02-08-25
FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its leadership in sustainable finance and responsible banking across Nigeria.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are regarded as one of t...
01-08-25
By Senator Babafemi Ojudu.
A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some newly elected officials have embarked on a reckless spree of renaming streets—particularly those bearing Igbo names or named after prominent non-indigenes. This is not coincidental; it is a calculated political maneuver rooted in resentment, identity politics, and shortsighted leadership.
The long-simmering tension between Yorub...
31-07-25
It is with a fulfilled heart that I pen down this valedictory note of appreciation to the good people of Ikorodu for the opportunity given to me to serve.
It has been eight years of hard work and dedication. All I can say is Alhamdulillah. We started with a great vision to leave Ikorodu Local Government better than we met it. We set forth on the mission, and to the glory of God we delivered.
Under my administration, I was able to deliver some key legacy projects wh...
28-07-25
1. What is a Foundation?
A foundation is the base or underlying structure on which something is built. Spiritually, your foundation determines your ability to stand firm during trials.
Bible Verse:
Matthew 7:24–27
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock... But everyone who hears these words and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who b...
27-07-25
I’m not ashamed. No! Not even a little, to shout it from the rooftops that I am in love with the delectable, indomitable, and incredibly brilliant Funke Egbemode. A veteran journalist, a nurturing mother, and the former Osun State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, 'Auntie' Funke is the full package, a woman of substance and style.
Now, before you start thinking I just woke up from a sweet slumber to catch these feelings overnight—relax! This is no sudde...
24-07-25
With a heart soaked in gratitude, and a spirit lifted in joyful reverence, I welcome you all warmly to this thanksgiving service of “SUCCESS PRAISE” , a day specially set aside to glorify God, reflect on His faithfulness, and celebrate the journey of grace that has brought us thus far.
As the curtain gently falls on this administration, I am reminded that every journey that begins with purpose must end with gratitude. Today is not a day of farewells, but of thanksgiving. Not a...
21-07-25
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent announcement of appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “desperate, cynical attempt to buy back the trust that he has spent over a year squandering, particularly in Northern Nigeria.”
In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC dismissed the so-called appointments as “too little, too late,” adding that “you cannot marginalise a region for over...
21-07-25
History was made yet again in Ogun State as the final prayers in honour of the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, became not only a solemn royal rite but a resounding testimony to the growing stature of Ogun State as a global destination for trade, tourism, and leadership.
As dignitaries trooped into Ijebu Ode for the 8th Day Fidau Prayer on Sunday, July 20, 2025, one moment stood out as both symbolic and historic — the landing of the Nigerian...
19-07-25
FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ?1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within.
Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed an unconventional and robust digital lending ecosyste...
10-07-25
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Life has a way of throwing storms we never see coming. In my second year at the Polytechnic, everything changed. My father was involved in a terrible accident that shattered one of his legs. He was rejected at Isolo General Hospital and referred to Gbobi, but even Gbobi couldn’t accept him due to the severity of the injury. Eventually, he was admitted to Dr. Bone, a private orthopedic center.
For over a month, I heard nothing...
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