By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development by partnering with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos. The initiative forms part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The project was spearheaded by Fidelity Bank’s…
Russia has expressed serious concern over the arrival of NATO forces in Greenland, a mineral-rich Arctic island that US President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to seize. On Wednesday, France, Sweden, Germany, and Norway announced they would deploy military personnel to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, for a reconnaissance mission. The move followed a meeting in Washington…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s steadfast support for the Nigerian Armed Forces, highlighting the state’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of military personnel and the families of fallen heroes. The Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the pledge on Thursday during the Parade and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out the defamation suit filed by the Federal Government against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Udughan. The case was discontinued following an application by the prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, seeking to withdraw the charges. Counsel to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The final death toll from the devastating November fire at a Hong Kong housing complex has risen to 168, city authorities confirmed on Thursday, seven more than previously reported. The blaze at the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po District is now considered the world’s deadliest residential building fire since 1980….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Refinery Plc has dismissed allegations that its pricing arrangement favours MRS Oil Nigeria Plc or undermines competition in the downstream petroleum sector, insisting all marketers buy products on equal terms at the refinery gate. David Bird, the refinery’s newly appointed Managing Director, made the clarification on Wednesday during a press briefing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has said it is relying on green finance to drive Nigeria’s energy transition, as President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled plans for a $2 billion national climate fund. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, Tinubu said Nigeria’s Climate Investment Platform is expected to mobilise $500 million to…
By Ayomide Otitoju TotalEnergies has announced the signing of an agreement with Vaaris for the sale of its 10 per cent non-operated interest in the Renaissance Joint Venture (formerly the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Joint Venture) for a total consideration of $800 million. In a statement, the international oil company said the transaction…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Miss Elizabeth Fresh, who was fatally knocked down by a bus operated by one of the Bus Operating Companies (BOCs) under the Authority’s regulation. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, around Airport Junction in…
