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LAWMA HOLDS 4TH RAMADAN LECTURE

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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised its 4th annual Ramadan lecture at the Ijora – Olopa headquarters.Speaking on the topic, “The Impact of Waste Management in the Environment: the Islamic Perspective”, the guest lecturer, Dr. Abdul Lateef Abdul Hakeem, noted that Islam touched all aspects of human lives, including the environment.Earlier in his welcome address, the Managing Director/ CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin emphasised the importance of the holy month of Ramadan , describing it as a month of great blessings and spirituality. He added that the importance of cleanliness in Islam could not be overemphasised.He said: “ The Almighty God is the Lord of cleanliness. No wonder Muslims perform ablution always, testifying to standing in a clean state before worshipping God. As we observe the Ramadan period with purification consciousness, I want to urge everyone not to go back to dirty habits that impact the environment negatively after the Ramadan“.Gbadegesin appreciated the guest lecturer for creating time for the event, urging attendees to listen attentively to the topic of the day, which would be beneficial beyond the Ramadan period, while equally commending the entire LAWMA staff for their dedication and commitment to duty.Explaining the significance of Islam on the environment and waste management, Dr. Abdul Hakeem noted that cleanliness in Islam begins from the heart, transcending to other aspects of life and the environment.He said, “ Cleanliness is all encompassing. Almighty Allah has enjoined us to have a clean heart, removing all forms of malice and grievances from the heart leaves it in a clean state for worshipping God. Allah also wants us to put on clean clothes and above all, avoid wastefulness. All of these concepts embedded in waste management have references in the Quran and the prophet hadith. LAWMA’s mandate in Lagos State is a spiritual exercise because Almighty Allah detests any act of uncleanliness and a dirty environment . These can be found in Quran 2v 222, Q 27v 59-65, to mention a few. Therefore, You cannot worship Allah in a dirty environment’’ he noted.The guest lecturer urged the attendees to support efforts at achieving a clean environment by paying their waste bills promptly. Citing references from the hadith of prophet Muhammad, he noted that Islam enjoins Muslims to be ambassadors of their environment by picking dirty and harmful objects off the road when they come across them, adding that the prophet warned Muslims from going into a town when there is an epidemic .“Prophet Muhammad,(SAW), commented on cleanliness especially when there is epidemic because he knows the repercussion of an epidemic, which can be borne out of uncleanliness, urinating into a stagnant water and defecating under trees and disposing waste on the road are all prohibited as unsanitary acts for believers”Abdul Hakeem therefore urged the Muslim ummah to have good reorientation on cleanliness and purification and above all, follow Allah’s commandments and be righteous Muslims.In his goodwill message, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Ridwan Akiolu, represented by the Olorogun Agbeje of Lagos, Chief Waidi Olalekan Yussuf appreciated the efforts of LAWMA in the state, encouraging the Muslim ummah to embrace cleanliness, the teachings of Ramadan and remain conscious Muslims at the end of the exercise.Also in her remarks, the managing director of Lotus Bank, Alhaja Kafilat Araoye, represented by the Relationship Manager, Victoria Island Branch, Mr. Abdul Rasheed Ajao, enjoined the Muslim faithful to instill the lessons of Ramadan in their daily lives and be good ambassadors of the environment.Prayers were offered for Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCON), the Nation, the State and in particular, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lawma team led by Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin and the entire environment family.Present at the event were; The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Omobolaji Tajudeen Gaji; the Chief Imam of Otto. Alhaji Nasirudeen Onitolo; the Chief Imam of Ijora Olopa, Alhaji Abdullah Sanni; LAWMA management staff, and Otto Muslim community, among others.

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ONEDOSH Raises $3M Pre-Seed to Build the Global Stablecoin Payment Rails

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Money should move without borders. It doesn’t, yet.OneDosh has closed a $3M pre-seed to build the stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure the global economy has been waiting for.Founded in February 2025 byJackson Ukuevo—Co-Founder & CEO Godwin Okoye — Co-Founder Babatunde Osinowo – Co-FounderOneDosh wasn’t built from theory. It was built from friction, blocked cards, frozen accounts, slow cross-border transfers, and currency constraints experienced firsthand by the founding team while living and traveling globally. The conclusion was clear: the problem isn’t demand. It’s infrastructure.Today, OneDosh is live in the United States and Nigeria, two of the most active remittance and stablecoin corridors in the world.Users can move money from the U.S. to Nigeria, store value in stablecoins, and spend globally using stablecoin-powered cards on Apple Pay and Google Pay, anywhere Visa is accepted.But this is just the beginning.Under the hood, OneDosh is building foundational stablecoin rails, infrastructure that connects wallets, cards, and countries into a single, programmable infrastructure. As stablecoins become the default settlement tool for global payments, these rails become inevitable.The OneDosh team brings experience with executing innovative solutions, with experience at organizations like Zero Hash, Plaid, and Amazon, spanning compliance, payments, andlarge-scaleproductdevelopementThis pre-seed accelerates corridor expansion, deepens liquidity partnerships, and enables senior hires, positioning OneDosh at the intersection of stablecoins, global spending, and real-world payments.The opportunity is not speculative. The behavior already exists.The rails are being laid now.Borderless money isn’t a vision anymore. It’s happening, and OneDosh is building it.

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MultiChoice Names Omotosho CEO as Ugbe Retires

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MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal + company, has announced a leadership transition, as Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, retires after a distinguished tenure. He will be succeeded by Kemi Omotosho, who will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria, effective January 2026.Ugbe steps down after nearly fifteen years at the helm, during which he steered the business through significant industry and market shifts, strengthening operational foundations and long-term resilience.Omotosho brings over 20 years of leadership experience across media, telecommunications, and digital businesses in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held several senior roles within the MultiChoice Group, including Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria and Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for Rest of Africa, providing functional leadership across more than 50 markets. Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, with full P&L responsibility for a seven-country portfolio.With a proven record of leading complex organisations, driving disciplined growth and building high-performing teams, Omotosho will lead MultiChoice Nigeria’s strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement, building on the foundations laid by her predecessor.Speaking on her appointment, Omotosho said, “It is a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria at this important moment. Nigeria remains one of the Group’s most strategic and dynamic markets. I look forward to working with our teams and partners to deepen our relationship with consumers, champion local storytelling and the creative economy as well build a future-ready organisation that delivers sustainable value.”The company said Ugbe’s retirement and Omotosho’s appointment follow a structured and orderly transition, ensuring continuity and stability.

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Fidelity Bank Champions Tree Planting Initiative at Elegushi Beach

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In line with its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos.

The intervention was implemented as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). It was funded and administered by the newly inducted employees, referred to as the Vault Class, who selected this initiative for their community impact project. The bank provided matching financial support to ensure the project’s successful execution.

Speaking during the event, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, highlighted the bank’s resolve to consistently champion initiatives that preserve the environment and reduce the impact of climate change.

“Environmental preservation is a key CSR pillar for us at Fidelity Bank. We believe that protecting the earth is a shared responsibility. That is why this initiative is not a one-time activity, but part of our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable best practices,” Nwagboh said. “We are committed to ensuring that our environment, including marine habitats, remains protected from pollution and degradation.”

In addition to planting trees, the Fidelity Bank team conducted a beach clean-up exercise to remove waste materials from the shoreline and surrounding marine areas. Nwagboh further noted that the bank continues to support environmental conservation through various initiatives nationwide and remains a proud partner of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF).

“Tree planting is an integral part of our climate action and resilience plan, and our goal is to consistently expand our environment-friendly operations.” Nwagboh added. “We are delighted for this partnership with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative. It is one we intend to nurture, as we believe there’s more to be done to protect our environment.”

Also speaking at the event, Mr. Chinedu Mogbo, Founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, commended Fidelity Bank for its proactive commitment to environmental sustainability. He emphasized that the partnership aligns with the NGO’s mission to foster safer, cleaner environments for both humans and wildlife.

“Our partnership with Fidelity Bank is driven by a shared mission to create a safer, greener environment for both humans and wildlife. Beyond enhancing environmental safety, planting trees contributes to beautifying our surroundings and restoring balance to nature.” Mogbo stated.

The exercise marks another significant step in Fidelity Bank’s environmental CSR efforts aimed at promoting sustainable living across communities, combating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and conserving aquatic ecosystems.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

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