By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has enhanced access to maternal and child healthcare at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, through the settlement of medical bills for indigent patients, financial support for children with chronic health conditions and the donation of ante-natal kits to pregnant women. The intervention was delivered under the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has taken a major step toward improving emergency healthcare delivery with the launch of the LASHMA-AID Emergency Services Programme, a state-led intervention aimed at ensuring that residents are not denied life-saving care due to cost, delays or administrative barriers. The programme was formally unveiled on Thursday at The Providence Hotel,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahmed Farouk, Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), is reportedly under increasing scrutiny following plans to pay over ₦200 billion in outstanding bridging claims to oil marketers, the Dangote Group stated in a press release to Channels Television on Wednesday. According to the statement, the payments,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has dismissed corruption claims made against him by Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote as “wild and spurious.” In a statement issued personally, Ahmed said he would await formal investigation rather than engage in public disputes with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), joined by civil society organisations, staged nationwide protests on Wednesday to demand urgent government action against rising insecurity across the country. In Abuja, protesters marched from the NLC Secretariat under the watch of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) following corruption allegations by Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote. The resignation was confirmed on Wednesday by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who also announced that Gbenga Komolafe has stepped down as CEO of the Nigerian Upstream…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned designated banks that delay remitting Customs revenue that they will face penalties, in a move to enhance transparency and protect government earnings. In a statement on Wednesday, NCS spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada said delays in revenue remittance undermine the efficiency, transparency, and integrity of government revenue…
Washington has approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest in recent years, Taipei announced Thursday, as the island seeks to bolster defenses against potential Chinese aggression. The proposed sale, which still requires US Congressional approval, includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles, drones, and other military equipment, according to Taiwan’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju FIFA has announced a record prize pool of $655 million for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winners set to receive $50 million in prize money. The total prize fund represents an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the $440 million shared among teams at the 2022 World Cup in…
