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City People at 30: Kehinde Recalls Risks, Challenges of Using Media to Check Military Governments At ORAN roundtable*

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*At ORAN Roundtable, Kehinde Recounts Media Struggles Under Military Rule, Digital Revolution* *Kehinde Recounts How City People Emerged from University Idea into 30-Year Media Brand* The Chief Executive Officer of City People Media Group, Dr. Oluseye Kehinde, has recounted the challenges that confronted media practitioners during Nigeria’s military dictatorship, saying the emergence of social media and digital platforms has fundamentally transformed the media industry. Kehinde spoke at the 6th Media Roundtable of the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria (ORAN) held in Lagos on Friday, where he shared his experiences in journalism and reflected on the evolution of the Nigerian media industry. The roundtable, held at the City People Office, Gbagada, Lagos, was organised as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of City People magazine. The theme of the event was “Achievement + Challenges of Digital Era + Celebrating.” ...
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ADEJUYIGBE ADENIYI AKA BAALE WINS BEST UPCOMING HIP HOP 2026 ARTIST AWARDS.

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It is no more news that the young talented Adejuyigbe Adeniyi wins the best up coming artist of the year by Bottomline media in conjunction with Teeplusteeblog media on Saturday 26th September at the popular Pacific Hotel in the area of Ijora Olopa Lagos state. The star-studded event, which kicked off with Red Carpet at 3PM and main show at 5PM, featured top performances and was hosted by MC/Hypeman Ajikawo. The young talented best hip hop up coming artist and the celebrant of the day Mr Adejuyigbe Adeniyi aka Baale was dressed in his signature blue and gold striped native with his iconic headset and gold chain,delivered an electrifying performance that shut down the stage, before being presented with his award plaque by the publisher of Teeplusteeblog (Mrs Titilope Oshunlalu)   Speaking after receiving the award, the artist thanked his fans, family, and supporters who stood by him.
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MEET ADEJUYIGBE ADENIYI POPULARLY KNOWN AS BAALE.

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Adeniyi Adejuyigbe is a young talented up coming artist who  is popularly known as Baale,his kind of music is Afro hip hop and high life hip hop.He hails from Akure the capital of Ondo State Nigeria,his journey into music started over a decade ago,his love for music transformed into what we are seeing today. Speaking with the press few days ago at a birthday party of one of his aunty,Mrs Olayinka which was held in Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos,he explained what music means to him,enjoy the interview. Who is Adeniyi? My name is Adejuyigbe Adeniyi popularly known as Baale What type of music do you do? The type of music I do is Afro and high life hip hop. When did you start music? I have been doing music since year 2008,18 years now?. How is music to you? Music is my passion,it is a dream that I have to achieve and I knew I am getting close to my dream.   Who are your mentor in the music industry? My mentors in the industry are 9ice,Ashake  a...
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Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta.

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Photo caption: L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Fidelity Food Bank Partner, Rev. Fr. Michael Domingo; Cathedral Administrator, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju; and Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Sagamu, Titilola Odede, during the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event in Abeokuta, Ogun State recently.   As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies. Speaking at the ev...
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Union Bank of Nigeria Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification

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Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to safeguard environments in which payment card account data is stored, processed or transmitted. Certification confirms that a bank securely stores, processes and transmits its customers’ credit and debit card information, strengthening protection against payment card data breaches and financial fraud, while reinforcing public and customer confidence. The assessment covered a broad scope of the Bank’s operations, including network infrastructure, card issuance, ATM and POS transaction acquiring and payment processing, reconciliation, settlement, chargeback, dispute resolution and retail banking. Union Bank was assessed and ce...
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The Asset No Creditor Can Seize

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In the corridors where money and power meet, integrity is not a soft virtue to be admired from a distance. It is the hardest risk control an institution owns, and the one asset that outlives us. By Eyitayo Quadri | Chief Risk Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria Much of my working life is spent thinking about what can go wrong and/or how it can be done better in a safe way. That is the quiet vocation of a risk officer: to sit in the room where decisions are made, to ask the unpopular question, to imagine the failure before it arrives and to price the danger no one else wants to name. Over the years, that work has taught me a humbling truth. The largest risks a financial institution faces are rarely the ones on the spreadsheet. They do not live in the market data or the credit models. They live in character, in the integrity, or the absence of it, of the people who hold power. It is a theme as old as commerce itself, and I want to borrow a very old story to make the point. It come...
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Disclaimer: Fake Shutdown Notice Circulating on Social Media*

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A message impersonating Access Bank's official handle is currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp. It is false and misleading. We wish to reassure our customers, partners, stakeholders, and the public that Access Bank is safe, financially strong, and fully operational across all our subsidiaries. Our services continue to run seamlessly, and we remain committed to serving our customers with the highest standards of excellence. We are working closely with the relevant regulatory and law enforcement authorities to identify those responsible for creating and spreading this false information to cause panic and business disruption. Appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We also remind members of the public that creating, publishing, and disseminating false information capable of causing public alarm, damaging reputations, or undermining confidence in institutions constitutes an offence under Section 24 of the Cyber...
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