Nigerian Banks Surges As Loan Books Expand By 44% To N32. 47 Trillion In Nine Months, Reports Reveals.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) Among these, tier-1 banks dominated, with UBA leading the pack, experiencing a remarkable 62% surge in its loan book to N4.94 trillion. Stanbic IBTC, a tier-2 bank, closely followed with a 55.5% increase to N1.763 trillion. Zenith Bank claimed the third spot, achieving a 49% […]
Access Bank’s Acquisition Of Atlas Mara’s Zambian Unit Is Now Finalized.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) Access Bank’s acquisition of Atlas Mara’s Zambian unit is now finalized, according to a corporate filing by Sunday Ekwochi, the company secretary. With Atlas Mara Zambia becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Zambia, the goal is to drive economic growth by offering innovative products. Access […]
Kano Pillars Appeals N12 Million Fine By NPFL.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) The management of Kano Pillars Football Club is seeking a reconsideration of the N12 million fine imposed by the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee. The appeal follows an incident where disruptions by unidentified individuals marred the Week 17 match against Plateau United at Sani […]
Victor Osimhen Responds To Jugeli’s Controversial Statements On Summer Transfer.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, fires back at Mamuka Jugeli, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent, for suggesting a potential move to the Saudi League in the summer. Osimhen, who recently signed a new deal with Napoli, criticized Jugeli’s comments, calling him a disgrace on his […]
Sanwo-Olu Encourages Super Eagles To Secure AFCON Victory For Nigeria.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the Super Eagles to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, providing solace to Nigerians amidst economic challenges. Speaking at a special dinner at Lagos House, Marina, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the team’s role as the country’s unifiers and […]
Tragedy Strikes As Two Boats Sink In Rivers, Claiming Elevens Lives, Including Five Infants
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) In a devastating incident, two boats transporting residents of Ngo Town, Ataba, Isiama, and other Andoni communities to Bonny Island sank, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least eleven people, including five infants. The boats, carrying over 25 passengers, were overwhelmed by a heavy […]
AFCON 2023:Super Eagles Poised For Victory.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) From January 13 to February 11, 2024, the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will captivate football enthusiasts as 24 teams, including host Ivory Coast, compete in the prestigious tournament. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, boasting a rich AFCON history with three […]
Nigeria’s Startup Funding Lags Behind Despite Big Four Status In Africa.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) In 2023, Nigeria, despite being one of Africa’s big four startup hubs, experienced a significant drop in funding. While it excelled in 2021 and 2022, the country recorded its lowest performance compared to Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa. In contrast to 2021/2, when Nigeria led […]
Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Lives Of Two Students In Akwa Ibom Road.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi, SIWES student (Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) Two female students and coursemates met an untimely death in a grave accident while en route to practical examinations on Tuesday. The Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua Community, mourns the loss of Abasifreke Okon from Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and Irene Edwin from Ibesikpo […]
Newborn Baby Stolen From Lafia Hospital In Nasarawa:Mother Describes Strange Woman’s Deceptive Act.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi( SIWES student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. The incident where a mysterious woman abducted a newborn from the postnatal ward at Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia, Nasarawa state. Mrs. Adeyemi Bolatito, the mother of the stolen baby, recounts the theft that occurred around 5:00 am on Thursday, revealing that she had […]