By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Nigeria Foundation has commemorated its 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of social investment that have transformed lives across Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2004, the Foundation has invested N32.3 billion in 3,604 communities across 590 local government areas in all 36 states and the FCT, impacting over 32.1 million lives….
By Ayomide Otitoju Sanlam Investments has confirmed its return as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to mobilising global capital for Africa’s sustainable future. The summit will be held in Cape Town from 24 to 27 February 2026. Now in its fourth…
By Ayomide Otitoju Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study, released ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, examined 30 preventable causes of cancer, including tobacco, alcohol,…
By Ayomide Otitoju APO Group, a leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has promoted João Marques to Executive Director, Strategic Advisory, effective December 1, 2025. The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its strategic advisory capabilities across Africa and globally. João, previously Director of Strategy, brings over 15 years of experience…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday announced that the newly unveiled Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ibadan will be named after former state chairman, Alhaji Omokunmi Mustapha. Speaking at the event, Makinde said the PDP in Oyo has overcome internal disruption and is now united. “This is PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the expulsion of a group he described as “vagabonds” who previously exerted influence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde made the declaration on Tuesday during the unveiling of the Oyo State PDP secretariat in Ibadan, saying the party is now free from internal disruption….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has clarified that recent demolitions in Makoko were part of a broader safety, environmental, and redevelopment initiative aimed at protecting lives and preventing disasters linked to unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks, and high-risk infrastructure. The statement was made on Monday during a press briefing by Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oando PLC, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, has released its unaudited results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 32% year-on-year increase in upstream production to an average of 32,482 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). The growth was driven by a 36% rise in crude oil…
By Ayomide Otitoju African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled the top eight finalists for the first cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Program, a three-month initiative launching in March 2026 to support Africa’s most promising startups driving innovation in intra-African trade. The finalists were selected from over 1,600 applicants through a rigorous process involving business assessments,…
