Suspected bandits have abducted a traditional ruler, his wife and another resident during a daring midnight attack on Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The monarch, identified as Oba Salman Aweda, is reportedly among traditional rulers recently elevated by the state government. According to residents, the heavily armed assailants stormed the palace at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, firing sporadically to create panic before whisking away the monarch, his wife and a third victim to an undisclosed location. A source in the community said, “The incident…
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FirstBank Partners Ekiti State Government on Launch of Innovation Enterprise Support Fund
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce its partnership with the Ekiti State Government in launching the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups, scale tech-enabled businesses, and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth across the state. The programme provides funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation ecosystem, creating jobs, and supporting youth, women, and underserved communities. Notably, at least 40 percent of the fund has been reserved for female-led…
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