Bioluwatife Akinyemi

Ibadan

Senior Reporter and Online News Sub-Editor at Nigerian Tribune

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OPC reformed leader hails Tinubu for honouring Late Fasehun

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

Leader of Oodua People’s Congress Reformed (OPC R), Ambassador Oludare Adesope, has commended President Bola Tinubu for honouring the Founder of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Late Dr. Frederick Isiotan Fasehun, the national honour of the Commander of the Niger (CON). Adesope in his remark said he appreciates the president on the gesture shown towards some nationalists like Late Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, Prof Wole Soyinka, Hon Wale Osun, Barr Femi Falana and others.
Stakeholders harp on legislative support for Nigeria-China bilateral trade relations

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

In a bid to enhance bilateral trade and investment between the Nigerian and Chinese governments, stakeholders have stressed the need for a robust support from the Nigerian legislature. The call was made on Monday, during the Nigeria-China bilateral summit, which held in Lagos.
Oyo CJ visits Abolongo prison, frees 77 inmates

4 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

In a major step toward decongesting correctional facilities, 77 inmates have been released from the Abologo Medium Custodial Centre in Oyo State. The release followed an official visit by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Hon. Justice I.S. Yerima, as part of a two-day judicial initiative aimed at reviewing cases and easing overcrowding in the state’s prisons. Representing Justice Yerima during the visit was Hon. Justice Akintola, who delivered a message of hope and caution to the freed inmates.
Court to hear suit against AMCON’s $62m IBEDC stake sale Sept 9

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 9, 2025, to hear a suit filed by a civil society group challenging the planned sale of a 60% equity stake in the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for $62 million.
Agusto & Co upgrades Wema Bank’s rating, reaffirms stable outlook

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

In a move that has further affirmed the Bank’s stable and sustainable financial future, Pan-African rating agency, Agusto & Co, has upgraded the ratings of Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative bank, and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT. Effective June 17, 2025, Agusto & Co. upgraded Wema Bank’s rating to “A-” from “Bbb+”, reaffirming a stable outlook for the Bank.
Wema Bank ratings upgraded by Fitch, GCR

2 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has received rating upgrades from credit rating agencies Fitch and GCR. The upgrades reflect the bank’s strong performance and resilience in the face of industry challenges. Fitch upgraded Wema Bank’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(nga)’ from ‘BBB(nga)’, with a Positive outlook, while affirming its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘.
World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has sensitised students and market leaders on the dangers of plastic pollution in commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, with the theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution.’The sensitisation and awareness campaign took place at the Ogunpa Market, Ibadan, and Basorun Ogunmola High School, Ring Road, Ibadan, on Thursday, June 5, where IBEDC also donated waste bins as part of efforts to curb plastic pollution.
You're co-architects of Nigeria’s fiscal future, FIRS chairman tells new staff

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, has formally welcomed newly employed staff into the Service during an induction programme held on Monday, June 2, 2025. In his keynote address, the Chairman emphasised the critical role of the new employees in advancing Nigeria’s fiscal stability and economic resilience.
Wema Bank wins 'Commercial Bank of the Year' at 2025 NCMC awards

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

Wema Bank has been announced as the winner of the ‘Commercial Bank of the Year’ Award at the 2025 Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) Awards. The announcement was made at the awards gala held in Lagos, where standout performers across Nigeria’s capital markets were celebrated. The Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) awards is a data-driven platform that recognises excellence among publicly listed companies in Nigeria.
Ngugi wa Thiong’o: Nexus of a revolutionary African writer and Mbari writers’ club in Ibadan

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a Kenyan author and academic, whose death was announced in the late hours of Wednesday, May 28, at the age of 87, has attracted a plethora of eulogies from African literary community and beyond.