By Ayomide Otitoju The government of Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, on Wednesday announced a sharp reduction in the price paid to cocoa farmers, cutting it by nearly 60 percent in response to a downturn in global demand and an oversupply in the market. Agriculture Minister Bruno Kone said the new farmgate price…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria can unlock the full industrial potential of its vast natural gas reserves through stable regulatory enforcement, fair pricing structures, and sustainable infrastructure ownership models, Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas, Ralph Gbobo, has said. Speaking during Energy Week organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers Lagos Section, Gbobo stressed that investors…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered electricity distribution companies to refund a total of ₦20.33 billion to customers for outstanding meter payments made under the Meter Asset Provider scheme. The directive, contained in Order No. NERC/2026/025 and signed by NERC Chairman Musiliu Oseni and Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has deepened its presence in Kebbi State with the inauguration of a new branch in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area, in a move residents describe as a significant boost to financial access for farmers, traders and households. Chairman of Dandi Local Government, Dr. Mansur Isah-Kamba, represented by Council Secretary…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world commemorates World Engineering Day 2026, JMG Limited has underscored the critical role of engineering in driving economic growth, industrial productivity and sustainable development. The global observance, celebrated annually on March 4 and proclaimed by UNESCO as World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, spotlights this year’s theme: “Smart Engineering for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has re-elected Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi as its state chairman, following a consensus vote at the party’s congress on Tuesday at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Ojelabi will serve another four-year term leading the party’s affairs in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sasai Fintech, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has unveiled a new mobile app designed to facilitate international money transfers for South African consumers. The app aims to provide a seamless, reliable, and accessible platform for sending funds abroad anytime and anywhere. “South Africa is home to a digitally savvy population with strong…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State has witnessed two fatal attacks allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen, heightening concerns over rural security in the region. On Monday night, a middle-aged farmer, identified as Ben Daniels, was killed while returning from his farm near Ayede-Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area. Daniels and another man, James Unekwu,…
By Ayomide Otitoju A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Moses Adeyemo, has emerged as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Adeyemo was officially announced at the party’s state congress held at Liberty Stadium in Ibadan. His emergence followed consultations among key party leaders across the 33 local government…
