Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasília on Sunday, injuring dozens of people, according to the fire department. The incident occurred as thousands of Bolsonaro supporters gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital to protest his imprisonment and demand amnesty. Bolsonaro, a former far-right leader, was…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sahara Group has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable development and strengthening human capacity across Africa through its Making A Difference (MAD) Grant initiative. In a statement, the energy conglomerate said the programme is designed to advance research and innovation by supporting visionary academics with funding to scale impactful projects. Following the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered Airtel Network Limited to pay a total of N210 million in damages for unlawfully using the musical work Nigeria Go Survive without authorization. The ruling also included a mandatory and perpetual injunction restraining Airtel, its agents, and successors from reproducing,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well, located in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. Drilled as part of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture’s ongoing efforts to assess hydrocarbon potential, the Awodi-07 well began…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigeria joins the world to mark Clean Energy Day on January 26, JMG Limited has highlighted its commitment to clean energy with a landmark achievement at its Lagos headquarters. The company’s 129-kilowatt hybrid solar system now provides up to 90% of the building’s energy needs, generating around 15.48 MWh of clean…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and the adoption of clean energy as it marks the 2026 International Clean Energy Day, themed “Clean Energy for People and Planet.” The food and beverage manufacturer said it continues to integrate clean energy solutions into its manufacturing operations as part of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The outreach, led by the bank’s Risk Management Directorate, formed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has inducted nearly 200 newly trained engineers and other professionals into its workforce following the successful completion of its Graduate Trainee Programme, underscoring the company’s commitment to job creation, skills development and local capacity building in Nigeria. The inductees, drawn from engineering, finance, information technology and other disciplines, completed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has officially terminated the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the state, effective immediately. The directive was contained in a statement signed by Mgbemena Loveline E., Board Secretary of the State Universal Basic Education Board, following the state executive council retreat on January 21, 2026, presided over by Governor Charles…
