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Fidelity Bank emerges fastest growing brand

Fidelity Bank Nigeria has emerged as the fastest-growing Nigerian brand as the lender’s value more than tripled, displacing Stanbic IBTC, a new report by Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy revealed. The bank’s emergence highlights the lender’s expanding market influence and strong investor confidence as the financial institution continues to deliver value for its…

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Temu Partners International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition to Strengthen IP Enforcement

Global online marketplace, Temu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) to deepen collaboration on intellectual property protection and expand efforts to combat online counterfeiting. The MoU was signed during the IACC’s 2025 Annual Conference in San Diego last week. As part of the collaboration, Temu has joined the…

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Politicians Pushing Sons to Contest Lagos LG Polls Alarming” – GAC Chairman Tajudeen Olusi

The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of established politicians promoting their children—especially sons—to contest in the upcoming local government elections in Lagos. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, Olusi described the development as “alarming,” warning that it signals a…

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Yoruba Ronu By Babafemi Ojudu

I have pondered on this for a long time, and I must now give voice to it—before we are once again used and discarded, before we are called out, not to think, but to chant. In less than two years, another round of elections will arrive. And, like clockwork, those who sit in power—feeling threatened—will…

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CP Emenari Relocates Tactical Comnanders To Troubled Areas In Benue

The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi has deployed Tactical Commanders to troubled areas in Benue and charge them to restrategize and confront security challenges bedeviling communities.    He gave this directive during an emergency meeting held at Police Officers Mess, Makurdi on May 3, 2025 with Senior Police Officers, Area Commanders,Tactical Commanders and…

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Shallipopi Vows To Boycott Next Headies

Nigerian singer, Shallipopi has vowed to boycott subsequent editions of the premier Afrobeats award, The Headies, after having an embarrassing moment at the 17th edition in Lagos on Sunday. Shallipopi, who lost the keenly contested Next Rated category to his frequent collaborator, Odumodublvck, thought he had gotten a consolation when his song ‘Cast’ was announced…

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