Anticipation builds as Wema Bank clocks 80 in 8 days.

 

All roads lead to Lagos on May 2nd 2025, when Wema Bank, Nigeria's oldest indigenous bank, leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT, will be marking its 80th anniversary in grand style, in Lagos, the city where it all started.

Grammy winner Tyla sued by producers over royalties from hit single 'Water'

 

Producers Olmo Zucca and Jackson LoMastro are suing Grammy-winning artist Tyla and her label over a dispute concerning royalties from her hit song "Water." The lawsuit, filed in California, alleges improper compensation and credit allocation for the 2024 Grammy Award-winning single.

Police arrest singer Portable over alleged criminal defamation against singer Osupa

 Men of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested singer, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus aka Portable following a petition filed against him by his senior colleague, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,”

 

Saudi Arabia suspends visa for Nigeria, 13 other countries ahead of 2025 Hajj

 

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension on issuing new short-term visas including business visit visas (both single and multiple-entry), e-tourist visas, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria.

 

The moratorium, set to take effect on April 13, 2025, applies to nationals of India, Egypt, Pakistan, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Algeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, and Libya, as per a report by Gulf News.

 

Actor Terrence Howard claims Diddy tried to have s3x with him

 

Actor Terrence Howard has opened up about what he described as the "dark side of Hollywood," revealing an encounter with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs that he claimed made him uncomfortable.

 

Speaking during an appearance on the PBD Podcast hosted by Patrick Bet-David, Howard recounted a personal experience he said took place when Diddy invited him over under the pretense of receiving acting lessons. According to Howard, the situation quickly turned odd.

AARE ADETOLA EMMANUELKING AT 50: REDAN PRESIDENT CELEBRATES HIS VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

 

It is with great pleasure that I, Prince Akintoye Adeoye, President and Chairman of Council of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), on behalf of the entire Association, extend my warmest birthday wishes to you.

President Tinubu Celebrates The Man Who Changed The Face Of Real Estate

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Aare Adetola Olaniyi Emmanuel-King, Chairman and CEO of Adron Homes, as he marks his 50th birthday.

In a statement from the Presidency, Tinubu praised the real estate mogul for his contributions to affordable housing in Nigeria, citing his work as vital to bridging the country’s housing deficit.

Circular introducing new N5,000 and N10,000 notes is fake — CBN

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a circular claiming the introduction of two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes. The bank described the circular as "fake" in a statement via its official handle on X (formerly Twitter).

 

A Life of Purpose: My 50-year Journey of Impact, Gratitude and Philanthropy - By Aare Adetola Olaniyi Emmanuelking

 

The 2nd of April holds a profound significance for me. This year marks a momentous milestone -  my 50th birthday—a celebration of half a century filled with rich experiences and impactful contributions.

Petrol prices will drop to N750 before end of 2025 – NIPSS

 

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has predicted that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) will decline as Dangote Refinery and other local refineries commence full operations.

 

Wema Bank Releases Audited Results for FY 2024, Profit Before Tax Soars 135% to ₦102.5bn Billion; Proposes N1.00 final dividend per share; commences N150bn Rights issue in April 2025

 

     

Lagos, Nigeria - Wema Bank Nigeria (“Wema” or “the Bank”)) has released its audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended December 31st, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).