By Ayomide Otitoju Angola’s National Institute of Support of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (INAPEM) has paid a courtesy visit to the head office of a Nigerian organisation to understudy the mySMEville platform, a digital initiative developed in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support micro, small and…
Former Manchester United and England captain David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, have an estimated combined wealth of £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion), placing them among the UK’s richest sporting figures. The former footballer, who retired in 2013, is co-owner…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rebuked plaintiff Johnmary Jideobi and his counsel, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over what he described as a lack of diligence in prosecuting a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The judge described the conduct of the…
Donald Trump said on Friday that tariffs were not discussed during his landmark summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite expectations that both leaders would address the future of their tariff truce. Speaking after returning to Washington from Beijing, Trump said he had secured what he described as “fantastic trade deals” with China. “We didn’t…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization has raised alarm over the rapid global rise of nicotine pouch products, warning that tobacco companies are using aggressive and deceptive marketing tactics to target young people and drive addiction. In a new report released on Friday, the WHO said nicotine pouches — small sachets placed between the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026). The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance,” was held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has commemorated the 2026 International Day of Families with a renewed call for stronger support systems to improve child well-being and reduce inequalities affecting families across the country. The company, a major player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, said this year’s theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” underscores the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has joined the global community in commemorating the 2026 International Day of Families, reaffirming its commitment to promoting stronger families as a foundation for national development. In a statement marking the celebration themed, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” the leading Nigerian food and beverage company highlighted the challenges faced…
By Ayomide Otitoju Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday submitted their presidential nomination forms under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. The two leading aspirants submitted their forms at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja as preparations intensify for the ADC presidential primary. In a post…
