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Lagos Launches Clean Energy Innovation Challenge for Secondary School Students
The Lagos State Government has launched the 2026 Lagos Clean Energy Schools Innovation Challenge to promote clean-energy innovation, STEM education, creativity and practical problem-solving among secondary school students. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the initiative would give students opportunities to identify real-world energy challenges and develop practical solutions. The challenge will focus on solar energy, energy efficiency, biogas and waste-to-energy, as well as wind and hybrid energy systems. The maiden edition will involve eligible Senior Secondary School One and Two students from Education Districts I, II and III, with participants progressing from district competitions to the state-level contest and championship. The initiative is expected to strengthen students’ innovation, teamwork and problem-solving skills while preparing them for future careers in the energy sector.
Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to Over 600 Pupils in Plateau
Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to more than 600 pupils across the 17 Local Government Areas of Plateau State as part of its commitment to education and community development. The initiative, implemented through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, provided beneficiaries with school bags containing exercise books, writing materials, mathematical sets and water bottles. The intervention also included physically challenged children, reflecting the bank’s commitment to inclusion and equal access to educational support.
Union Bank’s “Endless Possibilities” Campaign Wins Bronze at 2026 Pitcher Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria’s “Endless Possibilities” campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, recognising its blend of storytelling, cultural heritage and brand innovation. The campaign also earned a Film Craft shortlist for its creative execution.
Union Bank’s “Endless Possibilities” Campaign Wins Bronze at 2026 Pitcher Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria’s “Endless Possibilities” campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, recognising its blend of storytelling, cultural heritage and brand innovation. The campaign also earned a Film Craft shortlist for its creative execution.
President Tinubu Defends Economic Reforms, Says Nigeria Averted Collapse
**Summary:** President Bola Tinubu has said his administration's economic reforms prevented Nigeria from economic collapse and are beginning to yield positive results. Speaking during a Sallah visit by Vice-President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Lagos, Tinubu stated that tough decisions, including fuel subsidy removal, helped stabilise the economy despite initial hardships. He highlighted improvements in agriculture, infrastructure and housing, while urging governors to maximise agricultural opportunities to achieve food security. Vice-President Shettima described the reforms as courageous leadership, while NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq pledged continued support from governors for the administration's development agenda.
FG, Meta Unveil AI Chatbot for Government Services.
### Excerpt The Federal Government, in partnership with Meta, has launched GovGuide Nigeria, an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide Nigerians with easier access to government services in English, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Developed in collaboration with the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Publica AI, the platform aims to improve transparency, citizen engagement and digital access to public services through voice and text interaction.
Sterling Financial Holdings Records Strong Growth as Assets Surpass ₦4 Trillion
Sterling Financial Holdings Company has reported strong financial growth for FY2025 and Q1 2026, with total assets surpassing ₦4 trillion for the first time. The Group recorded significant increases in gross earnings, profits, customer deposits, and shareholders’ funds, driven by improved operational efficiency, recapitalisation efforts, and continued expansion across its banking and wealth-management businesses.
ECOWAS Validates Regional Framework to Strengthen Disability Data Across West Africa
The ECOWAS Commission has validated a Regional Disability Data Accountability Framework aimed at improving data collection, comparability, and evidence-based policymaking for persons with disabilities across member states
LAWMA, EKO 57 Support Group Partner to Drive Youth-Led Environmental Advocacy
The Lagos Waste Management Authority and EKO 57 Support Group have formed a partnership to mobilise youths across Lagos State for environmental advocacy, aimed at promoting cleanliness and responsible waste management at the grassroots.
LAGOS ASSEMBLY URGES STATE GOVERNMENT TO RELOCATE MAKOKO, OKO-AGBON, SOGUNRO RESIDENTS
The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to relocate residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro communities affected by recent demolitions. Lawmakers recommended moving the displaced residents to a proposed low-cost housing estate in Agbowa while ensuring their fishing livelihoods are preserved.
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