Russia has resumed strikes on Kyiv following the expiration of a three-day halt ordered by President Vladimir Putin during a visit to the Russian and Ukrainian capitals by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said late Monday that Russian drones targeted the Boryspil and Fastiv districts in the Kyiv region….
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s indigenous telecommunications company, Globacom, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable data services, an optimised network and quality digital connectivity to enhance customer experience. The company made the commitment during its 23rd anniversary celebration in Lagos, where it unveiled four products and launched a corporate advocacy campaign, “Never Settle for Less”,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several Nigerian youths have criticised fintech company OPay over the number of betting applications previously featured on its platform, amid growing concerns about gambling and betting addiction in the country. In posts on X, formerly Twitter, users and influencers accused OPay of exposing young Nigerians to gambling by integrating multiple betting services…
By Ayomide Otitoju Details have emerged on how Nigerian school owners are using the Fidelity EduLoan to finance expansion, manage operating costs and improve facilities ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session. Many private schools are entering the new academic year with rising enrolment and growing demands for improved classrooms, technology, security, transportation and teaching resources….
By Ayomide Otitoju Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have demanded N10 billion in damages from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory statements concerning their client. The demand was contained in a letter before action dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to the minister at the Federal Ministry…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of six children allegedly abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate. The command also announced the rescue of 17 children and the arrest of seven suspects following an intelligence-led investigation into a criminal network allegedly involved in the stealing, trafficking and…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia is ready to negotiate a settlement to the war following talks between US envoys and the Russian and Ukrainian leaderships. Zelensky made the comments in an interview with US news outlet Axios after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend in…
The United Kingdom has appointed Alastair Long as its new His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, with a mandate to strengthen trade and investment ties between Britain and African countries and create new commercial opportunities for businesses on both sides. Long returns to the continent with previous experience in the role, having served as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink and Fearless Energy Drink, leading brands from Rite Foods Limited, are set to bring music, talent and entertainment to the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, from September 15 to 17, 2026. The three-day campus engagement, held in partnership with Soundcity OnTour, will feature music performances, talent competitions…
