By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded its “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, equipping 100 women with vocational tools aimed at enhancing economic independence and increasing household income. The intervention forms part of the bank’s nationwide rollout of the programme, launched in March during the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced a capacity-building programme focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance revenue generation, remittances, and reconciliation processes. The training, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together senior Customs officers, technology experts, and members of legislative oversight committees as part of efforts to strengthen…
Former Real Madrid defender and Spain’s 1982 World Cup coach, Jose Emilio Santamaria, has died at the age of 96, the club announced on Wednesday. Real Madrid paid tribute to Santamaria, describing him as one of the greatest figures in the club’s history and in global football. The centre-back, who joined Madrid in 1957 from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s longstanding fiscal challenges to colonial-era tax laws, saying they entrenched fragmentation, inefficiency, and inequality, while assuring that ongoing reforms will promote prosperity and inclusivity. The President made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) headquarters, describing the new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress has amended its constitution following a vote by delegates at its national convention held in Abuja. Announcing the results, Chairman of the Electoral Sub-Committee, Emeka Ihedioha, said 1,471 out of 1,576 accredited delegates voted in favour of the amendment, representing 94 percent, while 11 votes were declared invalid….
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV departed Algeria on Wednesday for a four-day visit to Cameroon, where he is expected to deliver a message of peace, including a visit to a region affected by a long-running separatist conflict. The trip follows a historic visit to Algeria, the first by a pope, which was overshadowed by…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than nine persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ankpali Edikwu ward, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, was said to have left residents in panic as gunmen allegedly stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. A…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a structured and institutionalised approach to youth leadership development, stressing the need to build systems that prepare young Nigerians for governance and national transformation. He made the call at the 2026 Abuja Dialogue held at the State House Banquet Hall, an event organised by the Office of…
The Australia will increase spending on drone and counter-drone capabilities by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion), as evolving conflict dynamics in the Middle East reshape modern warfare, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday. Marles noted that the growing use of low-cost, mass-produced drones in conflicts such as the Ukraine war and Middle East…
