Eastern Eye Magazine

    Fidelity Bank Wins ‘Most Improved Commercial Bank’ at Inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards For its outstanding financial performance and strategic growth, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading tier-one financial institution, has been honoured with the Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards. Organized by Nigeria’s premier financial media platform, Nairametrics, the awards were launched to recognize individuals, institutions, and policy reforms that have significantly shaped Nigeria’s capital markets. The initiative seeks to spotlight excellence in areas such as regulatory leadership, corporate governance, investment performance, and financial innovation. “This award is a testament to the tremendous work we are doing at Fidelity Bank—not only in delivering superior service to our customers, but also in driving economic growth and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders,” said an elated Dr. Nnek...

  Tunji-Ojo Calls for Innovation-Driven Public, Private Sector at Access Bank GLS Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, delivered a compelling charge to public and private sector leaders at the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series (GLS) held on Friday at the Bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the theme “Dare to Dream, Dare to Innovate,” the Minister outlined a sweeping vision for innovation-driven governance, ethical leadership, and urgent reform in the country’s correctional system. In his keynote address, Tunji-Ojo drew on his background as an ethical hacker to illustrate how great leadership, like in cybersecurity, must be proactive, identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before they become crises. “Leadership is not about reacting to problems, it is about foreseeing and solving them before they occur,” he said. “And for that, you must always ask: What is your purpose? How will you execute it? And when is the right time to act?” Dr. Tunji-Ojo sho...

  Fidelity Bank Celebrates Children’s Day with Launch of Read2Lead Anthology and Scholarship Awards In a vibrant celebration of this year’s Children’s Day, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc unveiled its Read2Lead Anthology—an inspiring collection of essays written by young Nigerians as part of the bank’s flagship literacy initiative. Held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos, the event was themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0” and drew hundreds of students, parents, and educators. The day was packed with fun-filled activities—from dancing competitions and face painting to arcade games and singing contests—creating lasting memories for the children in attendance. A major highlight of the celebration was the official launch of the Read2Lead Anthology, which features superhero-themed essays written by 30 outstanding finalists from across the country. The stories, centered on the theme “Naija Superheroes”, showcase the imagination, intellect, and storytelling talent of...

The Wise Women of CAIM Lagos State shone brightly at their annual prayer conference, "Our Season of Evidence," held in 2025. During this momentous occasion, they were honored with the prestigious Award of the Year. The conference was a resounding success, attracting a large gathering of Wise Women, their loved ones, and esteemed  well-wishers from across Lagos State. Pastor Mrs. Nma Onyikwo's powerful exhortations left a lasting impact on the attendees. Her inspiring words and messages of hope and faith resonated deeply, motivating the audience to strive for excellence in their walk with God. The conference served as a proof to the dedication and perseverance of the Wise Women, and the Award of the Year was a fitting recognition of their outstanding contributions. As reported, Pastor Mrs. Nma Onyikwo's words of exhortation imparted valuable insights, encouraging the audience to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness. Her  guidance have undoubtedly made a profoun...

  Akarigbo of Remoland Hosts Grand Royal Reception in Honour of Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing’s 50th Birthday In a magnificent display of royal honour and cultural pride, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, hosted a grand royal reception in celebration of the 50th birthday of Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, the Otun Akile of Remoland. The prestigious event, held at the Sagamu residence of the Akarigbo, drew an esteemed gathering of traditional rulers, captains of industry, political dignitaries, and members of the Remo community. Together, they celebrated a man whose life has been defined by visionary leadership, a deep-rooted commitment to development, and philanthropy across Remoland and Nigeria at large. Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, who also serves as Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, was visibly moved by the royal honour. In an emotional expression of gratitude, he described the event as a defining moment in his life. ...

  God Places So Much Values on His Prophet - Dr Chris Okafor. The Lord God will do nothing to his people  until he reveals to his Prophet. This was the submission of the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor at the Sunday Divine intervention and Breakthrough service of Grace Nation international on the 25th May 2025, held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation world-wide in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria. Preaching on the Topic "The Help of The Prophet Part (2)"  The Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide aka Liberation City Dr Chris Okafor said Elohim will Not do anything until He informs his prophet , Therefore he said when you obey your Prophet and listen to his instructions you will be blessed. The Generational Prophet of God also emphasised that no matter how hard working you are without a Prophet Blessings you are working in vain, God sent a Prophet to you immediately you discover your Prophet you are set free and you will...

  Chiderije Mbah Wins One Day MD/CEO Of Wema Bank PLC … Set To Run The Bank’s Affairs For 24 Hours In An Unforgettable Children’s Day Experience In a heartfelt celebration of 2025 Children’s Day, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has unveiled 12-year-old Chiderije Mbah as its One-Day Managing Director/CEO for May 27, 2025, as part of a special initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of Nigerian leaders. The memorable experience, which took place today, at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos, Marina, spotlighted Wema Bank’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future even as it marks 80 remarkable years of legacy and impact. Chiderije Mbah became the winner of the One-Day Wema Bank MD/CEO initiative launched in May 2025, to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration. He was chosen after sharing a spirited video explaining his dream of leading a bank and his vision for making finance more fun and accessible for...