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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk28 October 2025

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the next edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, themed “Content that Converts: Building Influence and Driving Growth Through Strategic Marketing.” The event, scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the UBA Head Office in Marina, Lagos, marks the final edition of the series for the year. […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk28 October 2025

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), a pioneer in West African banking and a leading provider of financial inclusion services, has announced the successful redemption of its $350 million Eurobond, which matured on October 27, 2025. The Eurobond, issued in October 2020 as Senior Notes at 8.625% with semi-annual coupon payments, was 70% oversubscribed at […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk28 October 2025

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a testament to the nation’s renewed commitment to transparency, sound governance, and global financial standards. The FATF, which monitors global compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing […]

Tech & Tools Desk28 October 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims that it directed schools to restrict Senior Secondary students to specific subjects for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, on behalf of the Head of […]

James Obasi28 October 2025

Women’s health specialists have raised concerns that exposure to pesticides and insecticides can lead to hormonal imbalance, irregular menstruation, and infertility in women. The experts also warned that prolonged exposure could trigger respiratory complications, allergies, and infections, with pregnant women and their unborn babies being at higher risk. According to the World Health Organisation, pesticides […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk28 October 2025

The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndagi Alhassan, has urged newly inducted nurses from Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, to uphold professional ethics, show compassion in service, and exercise caution in their use of social media as they begin their careers. Speaking at the induction ceremony for 57 graduating nurses, Alhassan […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk28 October 2025

Health experts have emphasized the importance of regular calcium intake in helping children develop strong, healthy bones and reducing the risk of bone deformities such as rickets and bowed legs. They noted that without sufficient calcium, it becomes difficult for children to build and maintain solid bone structures, which are essential for growth and movement. […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk28 October 2025

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned reports of atrocities and alleged war crimes in El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan, calling for an immediate end to hostilities. Following an 18-month siege, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El-Fasher in October after intense battles with Sudan’s army, which have […]

Tech & Tools Desk28 October 2025

Aviation and oil industry experts have urged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to take urgent steps to regulate the growing number of aviation fuel marketers supplying airlines across the country. They warned that the rapid increase in marketers has led to black market activities, raising serious safety concerns for the flying public. According to […]

James Obasi28 October 2025

In Lagos — the vibrant city where taste and style thrive — Heineken is commemorating a decade-long partnership with Lagos Fashion Week, a collaboration that has shaped African fashion and amplified Lagos’ cultural presence on the global stage. The celebration kicked off with an exclusive press cocktail at Nomaada, Victoria Island, on Friday, October 24, […]

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UBA to Highlight Role of Digital Marketing in Driving SME Growth at Upcoming Business Series

Firstbank Showcases Strong Asset and Liability Management Through Successful Eurobond Redemption

FATF Delisting to Enhance Investor Confidence in Nigeria — SEC Director-General

WAEC Dismisses Claims of Subject Restrictions For 2026 WASSCE Candidates

Experts Warn That Pesticide Exposure May Increase Infertility Risk in Women

Nursing Council Cautions Fresh Graduates on Responsible Use of Social Media

How Consistent Calcium Intake Helps Prevent Bone Deformities in Children

AU Denounces War Crimes in Sudan, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

Experts Express Concern Over the Growing Number of Aviation Fuel Marketers

Heineken And Lagos Fashion Week Mark a Decade of Fashion Excellence

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