By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has taken steps to strengthen the regulation of cosmetic products and procedures with the presentation of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health and its implementation plan to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi. The policy was presented during the exit meeting of…
By Ayomider Otitoju Shares of Zenith Bank Plc surged on Tuesday, rising 7.91 percent to close at an all-time high of N111, marking the bank’s strongest single-day gain in a month as investors reacted positively to its planned listing on the London Stock Exchange by 2027. The rally represents the stock’s biggest jump since a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the company noted that Eid is a period of gratitude, reflection, and celebration following weeks of fasting, prayer, and charity. It also highlighted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to advance trade facilitation and digital border management. The move follows a high-level bilateral meeting in London on 18 March 2026, held on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc has rolled out a series of masterclasses and support initiatives aimed at equipping women with practical skills, enhancing professional visibility, and accelerating career growth throughout March. On March 18, 2026, HerFidelity hosted the “Give to Gain” masterclass, focusing on communication and presentation….
By Ayomide Otitoju President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has affirmed that Senegal has the right to challenge the decision stripping it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, stressing that no country will receive preferential treatment. Speaking in a video interview released by CAF, Motsepe said all 54 member…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday handed over ₦3.94 billion in recovered funds to NNPC Limited, following investigations into fraudulent activities linked to some officials of the company. The funds were presented on behalf of EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, by the Commission’s Secretary, Mohammed Hammajoda, during a ceremony at…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery imported crude oil worth $3.74 billion in 2025, according to the latest Balance of Payments report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), highlighting ongoing structural changes in the country’s oil sector. The CBN noted that the refinery’s crude imports contributed to movements in Nigeria’s current account position,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the recent ruling by the CAF Appeal Board, which reaffirmed the primacy of competition regulations and reinforced the standards required for the proper conduct of international tournaments. The FRMF reiterated that, from the start, its stance regarding the match disruption was guided by strict…
