The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 achieved unprecedented digital engagement, generating over 6 billion views across its social media platforms, including 5.2 billion video views, making it the most viewed continental football tournament in history. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF said the…
Real Madrid have been drawn against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League play-off round, setting up a swift rematch following their recent league-phase encounter, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. The draw, conducted on Friday, pairs Madrid with Benfica just days after the Portuguese side defeated the Spanish giants 4-2…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative aimed at fostering behavioural change and a cultural shift toward safer work practices among employees. The pilot programme, set to be rolled out across all Dangote Cement plants, marks a major milestone in reinforcing the company’s safety culture….
By Ayomide Otitoju NOJA Power Australia, in collaboration with its Nigerian representative, Fixontime Electric, and law firm Akinwunmi & Busari LP, under the auspices of its Let There Be Light series, has convened senior government officials, power sector executives, regulators, investors and other stakeholders for an Executive Dialogue on the Future of Electricity Distribution in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its ability to supply petroleum products in volumes well above Nigeria’s estimated domestic demand, underscoring its role in strengthening local supply security and reducing reliance on imports. In a statement, the refinery said it can supply up to 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed that effective physical planning is fundamental to building a safe, functional, and prosperous state. He made the remarks on Thursday during a ‘Fire Chat’ with the 2025/2026 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) at the Office of the Deputy Governor,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as part of efforts to drive economic growth through technology and communications. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the Governing Board of the NCC, led by its Chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has met with a high-level delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria to reaffirm commitments to strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The delegation was led by Mr. Zhou Hongyou, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and included Mr….
By Ayomide Otitoju His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C.) Worldwide and the C.C.C. UK Diocese, has recorded another legal victory following a ruling by the Bromley County Court in the United Kingdom. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, January 29, 2026, comes less than 48…
