Taofik Bankole

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Fola Adeola
Fola Adeola – The visionary who co-founded GTB with longtime friend

If Fola Adeola looked back to the event that led to the creation of Guaranty…

Tayo Aderinokun GTB
Remembering Tayo Aderinokun: The goal getter who co-founded GTB with his ‘teenage friend’

“As we grew up, Tayo always shared his life’s desires with me. Two very important…

Fola Adeola and Tayo Aderinokun: How unfettered friendship gave birth to one of Africa’s biggest banks

A Yoruba adage, ‘ogún omodé ò lè seré fún ogún odún’, popularly, and quite factually,…

D.O Fagunwa
Remembering D.O. Fagunwa – The great Nigerian author who tragically drowned in a river

One name that is often conspicuously missing in the all-time greats Nigerian writers’ list is D.O. Fagunwa.

Remembering Pastor Bimbo Odukoya – the televangelist who provided light to millions of Nigerians’ dark paths through her ministry

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya remains a shining light who will never be forgotten for her passion, selflessness, and impact.

Abiola June 12
June 12: Full result of 1993 election that would have made Abiola Nigeria’s president

Today, it is 28 years since the result of Nigeria’s fairest and freest presidential election…

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10 selfless Nigerians that should inspire every Nigerian youth

These are 10 of the most selfless Nigerians who have sacrificed their lives and resources that should inspire every Nigerian youth.

19 years after, Bola Ige’s murder remains unsolved

Chief James Bola Ige, a former Minister of Justice of the federation, was assassinated 17 years ago today.

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Minister of Agriculture, Others Train SMEs on Partnerships and Technology in Agricultural Sector

In continuation of its commitment to support over 10,000 SMEs in a Covid economy, MTN…

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Esther Akinnukawe, Adora Ikwuemesi, John Obaro and Other HR Experts Train Nigerian SMEs On Workforce Management

More than 30 business leaders and industry experts across various sectors have so far contributed to the impactful Revv Programme sessions.

Kudirat Abiola Untold
Kudirat Abiola, Olabisi Ajala, Ladi Kwali, Alimotu Pelewura And More Feature In Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary Special By Neusroom

The story of how Kudirat Abiola was assassinated is one of 78 stories featured on Neusroom’s new project Untold.

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ID Africa Announces ‘Neusroom Untold’ In Celebration Of People, Places And Events That Have Shaped Nigeria’s History

The Neusroom Untold project is a collection of stories about important people, places and events that have shaped Nigeria’s history.

Tony Allen
Tony Allen, the Afrobeat pioneer who created history with sticks and drums

As it was when Fela Anikulapo-Kuti breathed his last in 1997, it’s an incredibly dark…

‘We are feeding 300 frontline runners daily, complying with lockdown order’ – Eko Hotel management on COVID-19

The Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos is providing food for workers on the frontline, scaling down services across all its four arms, and running skeletal services to its in-house guests in an effort to adapt to the lockdown due to COVID-19.

ICYMI: Buhari will do whatever it takes to protect the health and safety of our people – Abba Kyari

Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has become one of the…

Abba Kyari, the ‘powerful’ business executive and Buhari loyalist who divided opinions

Abba Kyari is a polarising figure. The confirmation of his death at the early hours…

Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf
Remembering Bilkisu Yusuf: The Nigerian journalist and feminist who died in Mecca stampede

Hajiya Bilikisu Yusuf may have died under tragic circumstances in the course of serving God, but she’ll never be forgotten for her advocacy for women’s rights, child education, and justice.

Jack Dorsey donates 28% of net worth to charity after nearly losing his job

Jack Dorsey’s donation comes after enduring a rocky couple of months for some of his personal and company’s decisions.