By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on local and international investors to channel investments into Lagos, emphasizing the State’s readiness to partner with the private sector to drive development. Speaking at the Nigeria-UAE Investment Forum, “Investopia Global Africa,” organized by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment at Eko…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its role as Co-Financial Adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme (PPSFRP). The bond issuance, valued at ₦501 billion, represents a major milestone in the implementation of the ₦4 trillion…
By Ayomide Otitoju In commemoration of World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative, in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organisation and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative aims to promote cancer awareness,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of its Board, following the retirement of Paul Usoro on January 29, 2026, after completing his regulatory tenure. The appointment was disclosed in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday by the company’s secretary, Sunday Ekwochi. In the statement,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that the Labour Party (LP) has formally informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plans to conduct party congresses and a national convention as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Otti said preparations are already underway…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party “where differences find direction,” describing it as a platform of inclusion, performance, and national cohesion. Shettima made the remarks while formally receiving Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State in Jalingo on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. He said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian-American singer Collins Obinna Chibueze, professionally known as Shaboozey, won his first Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Shaboozey took home the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for Amen, his gospel-inspired country collaboration with Jelly Roll. The track, featured on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has completed the coveted EGOT, earning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, after winning a Grammy on Sunday for the best music film documentary Music by John Williams. At 79, Spielberg joins an elite group of just 22 people to achieve EGOT status, a list that includes showbiz…
By Ayomide Otitou Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, the Spanish club confirmed on Sunday. “(The clubs) have agreed to the transfer of 28-year-old Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid,” Atletico said in a statement. “The agreement is pending a medical examination and the…
