By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), King of Kings Cathedral, on Sunday, 14 December 2025, held its 4th Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service, themed “Harvest of Grace and Mercy,” with scriptural reference from Exodus 34:6. The Shepherd in Charge/Sup./Evangelist Israel Yomi Oni, brought together congregants, church leaders, and invited guests to give thanks for what the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, has said that no amount of money, including $1 billion, could persuade him to venture into politics, insisting that it lies outside his divine calling. Bishop Oyedepo made the remark during the Day Five impartation service at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has flagged off the second round of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week, reaffirming its commitment to improving survival, nutrition and wellbeing outcomes for women, children and adolescents across the state. The flag-off ceremony, held on Saturday at the Mushin Local Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has launched and formally disseminated its revised Task-Shifting, Task-Sharing (TSTS) Policy, marking a significant step in addressing persistent health workforce shortages and expanding access to essential healthcare services for its more than 30 million residents. The launch event, held on Thursday, December 11, at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, brought…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank showcased its leadership in cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on December 2-3, 2025, in Lagos. The forum convened policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore strategies for “Building an interoperable and sovereign African payment ecosystem for trade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) has announced the inaugural Holiday Edition of its acclaimed GTCO Food & Drink Festival, set to take place on December 20 and 21, 2025, at the GT Centre in Oniru, Lagos. The festive edition marks the first time Africa’s largest food and beverage festival extends…
By Ayomide Otitoju MILO Nigeria has onboarded a new group of influencers to reinforce its connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The ambassadors include Ahmed Musa, professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya, popularly known as Bosho, Kannywood actor and comedian;…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State is set for a Christmas celebration like no other as Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo launches Onwa Dezemba, a state-branded festival aimed at uniting the people, promoting tourism, and showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage. Speaking on the festival, Law Mefor, Anambra State Commissioner for Information, described December—Dezemba in Igbo—as more…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a strategic report outlining pathways for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic and social development across Africa. Titled Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation, the study was developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group and highlights…
