Day: April 9, 2026

FirstBank Partners Eko Hotels & KEY Academy for ChessMasters 2026 Tournament

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FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and…

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U.S. Embassy Abuja Suspends Visa Appointments Over Security Concerns

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The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the suspension of visa appointment services following heightened security concerns in Nigeria’s capital. In a statement issued to applicants, the embassy said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure in response to recent security warnings, though it did not disclose specific details about the nature of the threat. Affected applicants were advised not to visit the embassy premises until further notice, as all scheduled visa interviews have been temporarily halted. “The safety of our staff and applicants remains our top priority,”…

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Terrorists Kill Nigerian Brigadier General, 18 Soldiers in Borno Base Attack says AFP

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A brigadier general in the Nigerian Army has been killed alongside at least 18 soldiers following a deadly overnight assault by terrorists on a military base in Borno State, according to an AFP report. The attack occurred in Benisheikh, a town located about 75 kilometres from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where insurgents reportedly overran a brigade formation, killing troops and destroying military assets. Kaga Local Government Chairman, Zannah Lawan Ajimi, confirmed that the brigade commander, Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, was among those killed in the attack. “Unfortunately, the brigade…

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Polaris Bank advocates Youth Financial Literacy Through Global Money Week 2026

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As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026.…

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500‑Level Covenant University Student Dies During Football Training, University Confirms

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The management of Covenant University has officially confirmed the death of a 500‑level student, Toluwase Jesutunmise, who died following a medical emergency during a football training session on campus. According to a statement issued by the university’s Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Timothy Anake, the incident occurred on Monday, when the student complained of leg pain and fatigue while participating in a routine football training drill. Moments later, he was observed gasping for breath by teammates. Jesutunmise was immediately taken to the university’s medical centre, located close to the training field, where medical…

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