Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025

 

In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria's oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria's Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025.

 

Pretty Little Baby singer Connie Francis di£s aged 87 after illness

 

Legendary country, rock and pop singer Connie Francis, known for her hit Pretty Little Baby, has di£d at the age of 87. 

The death of the US singing icon – born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero – was confirmed on social media by her friend and copyright manager Ron Roberts. 

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Mourns Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Pays Tribute to a National Icon

 

In a heartfelt condolence message, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, the Group Chairman of Adron Group, has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the death of former President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing his passing as the departure of a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman whose legacy will remain indelible in Nigeria’s history.

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Mourns the Passing of the Awujale of Ijebuland

 

The Group Chairman of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. He described his passing as the end of an era and the ascent of a legend into the realms of the immortals.

Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, di£s at 91

 

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has di£d at the age of 91. 

The monarch di£d on Sunday evening, July 13, just hours after the announcement of the de@th of his longtime friend and former president, Muhammadu Buhari. 

Adetona, who ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, reigned for over 64 years, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead

 

Former President of Nigeria, Muhammdu Buhari is de@d. 

 

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X.