Senegal’s National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its new speaker, in a vote boycotted by opposition lawmakers amid ongoing political tensions. Sonko, who was removed from office four days earlier by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, secured 132 votes with no opposition and one abstention, according to parliamentary officials. He was the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Muslims in Lagos and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, urging residents to embrace peace, unity, and national progress. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor encouraged Muslims to reflect on the spiritual lessons of sacrifice,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media professionals and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to capacity building, innovation, and leadership development in Nigeria’s media industry. The programme, delivered in partnership with the Pan-Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communication,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced the return of Y’ello Care, its annual staff volunteer initiative, with this year’s edition expanded to 25 days as part of activities marking the company’s 25th anniversary. The programme, scheduled to run from June 1 to June 25, will focus on the theme, “Equitable Health for Every Community,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has highlighted the growing realities of data consumption, network infrastructure challenges, and the future of digital connectivity during a conversation with alumni of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP). The session, held as part of the MTN MIP Weekend, featured the company’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobe Okigbo, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju BP announced on Tuesday the removal of Albert Manifold as chairman less than a year after his appointment, citing “serious concerns” over governance standards, oversight, and conduct within the company. In a statement, senior independent director Amanda Blanc said the board was “surprised and disappointed” by the issues uncovered and had taken…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned that Nigeria faces a high risk of importing Ebola virus disease (EVD) amid ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. In a statement issued on Sunday, NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, said no cases have been confirmed in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has announced a new partnership with RwandAir to expand the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, aimed at improving the speed and affordability of Nigerian exports to regional markets. The ministry said the initiative builds on the corridor launched on Africa Day…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a move aimed at deepening economic ties between both countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) in Istanbul, according…