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LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution, has once again demonstrated its leadership and impact within the financial services sector, emerging as one of the biggest winners at The Industry Awards 2026. At the highly anticipated event, LAPO MfB clinched three major awards, reaffirming its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement: Outstanding Social Impact Company of the Year, Most Outstanding Microfinance Bank of the Year and Outstanding Communications Personality, awarded to Oluremi Akande. These recognitions underscore LAPO MfB’s consistent efforts in driving financial inclusion, empowering underserved communities, and setting benchmarks in corporate communications and reputation management. Speaking…

By Peter Omopo Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially joined the All Progressives Congress, marking a major development in the political landscape of Ondo State. Mimiko, the first governor in the state’s history to complete two terms in office, announced his defection at the APC Secretariat in Ondo City, where he was formally received by the state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party leaders and supporters. His move comes months after several of his loyalists defected to the APC in 2025, a development political observers viewed as a precursor to his eventual alignment with the ruling party. Speaking during…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has led the Nigerian delegation to the opening ceremony of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The development was disclosed in a video shared on X by Dada Olusegun. President Tinubu had earlier arrived in Kigali to participate in the two-day summit holding from May 14 to 15 under the theme, “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.” The forum is regarded as one of Africa’s largest gatherings of political leaders, investors and business executives, with discussions expected to centre on regional integration, infrastructure development, private sector investment and industrial…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed that the dates earlier announced for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections remain unchanged. In a statement issued late Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the clarification became necessary following what it described as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and other communication platforms. According to the party, the House of Representatives primary election will hold on Friday, May 15, 2026, while the Senate primary is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. The APC also stated that the State House…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame have agreed to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda as part of efforts to strengthen African integration and economic cooperation. The agreement was reached during a meeting at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali shortly after President Tinubu arrived in Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum. Both leaders agreed to revive the Nigeria-Rwanda Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission, which was signed in 2021, with Nigeria expected to host the next session of the commission. President Tinubu also disclosed that Nigeria is considering a reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry arrangement for…

By Peter Omopo Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain its governorship ticket within the Abia Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections. Kalu made the call while receiving members of the APC at his Bende country home on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu. The Deputy Speaker said it would be inappropriate for the party to zone the governorship ticket outside the district currently occupied by Governor Alex Otti, stressing that the state’s zoning arrangement…

By Peter Omopo  National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has received members of the House of Representatives who recently defected to the party, describing their move as a demonstration of commitment to democracy and national unity. Dickson disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle following a meeting with the lawmakers and other party leaders on Wednesday. According to him, the lawmakers paid a courtesy visit to engage with the leadership of the party, with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also present at the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ṣe bó ti mọ̀” means act according to what you truly know, have, or can handle… Just like the saying, “Cut your coat according to your cloth.” Never let pressure push you into living beyond your capacity. Move with wisdom, grow at your own pace, and trust your journey. Tí ènìyàn bá mọ ìwọ̀n ara rẹ̀, ìgbésí ayé á rọrùn fún un. Small beginnings with wisdom often lead to greater endings. ADT Cares

LAPO Microfinance Bank recently received the Green Icon Award at the 2026 Green Conference hosted by GreenPlinth Africa, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to sustainable finance and environmental stewardship in Nigeria. The award, presented at the well-attended conference which convened key stakeholders across the sustainability, financial services, and development sectors, celebrates institutions that have demonstrated measurable impact in advancing green initiatives and climate-conscious investments. LAPO MfB earned the recognition following its sustained commitment to green financing, having disbursed over ₦59 billion in clean energy and environmentally focused loans. These investments have supported access to solar energy solutions, clean cooking…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, at his Abuja residence. Although details of the closed-door meeting were not officially disclosed, the visit has generated political interest following recent developments surrounding the screening of aspirants ahead of the Rivers State House of Assembly election. The APC screening committee recently approved 33 aspirants while disqualifying 65 others from participating in the party’s assembly primaries in Rivers State. The exercise reportedly affected aspirants believed to be loyal to Rivers…