By Ayomide Otitoju At COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November), the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) introduced an innovative, interactive format to highlight its climate initiatives, hosting informal, coffee-style dialogues that allowed participants to engage directly with Bank experts. The discussions focused on accelerating sustainable and resilient development in Africa amid mounting climate threats. Al-Hamndou…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Maryam Sanda, the daughter-in-law of a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, for culpable homicide. In a 4-1 split decision, a five-member panel of justices reaffirmed the lower courts’ ruling, ordering her execution by hanging. The apex court dismissed her appeal, ruling that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the death of the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and declared a three-day period of mourning in his honour. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the government said the passing of the deputy governor came…
By Ayomide Otitoju Orange Money and Visa have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating online payments and expanding access to financial services across Africa and the Middle East. The partnership, which has already been successfully deployed in Botswana, Madagascar and Jordan—where it has been renewed—recently recorded another milestone with the launch of the Orange…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, before Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarinpa, Abuja, over alleged corruption-related offences. Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State, was arraigned on an eight-count charge and appeared…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has launched a ₦100 billion annual education support initiative aimed at reducing financial barriers that prevent millions of young Nigerians from accessing and completing formal education. The scheme was unveiled on Thursday in Lagos at the launch of the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s ₦100 billion annual education scholarship…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited noted that the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, adding that a detailed investigation is currently underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The company said its immediate priority is ensuring the safety of residents in the affected communities, as well as protecting the environment. It…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State has cemented its position as a leader in technology-driven governance, clinching four awards at the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) conference held from 8 to 12 December 2025 at Jos’s Crispan Suite & Event Centre. Themed “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $76.37 million in additional financing for Somalia’s Road Infrastructure Programme, part of the Horn of Africa corridor linking Somalia, Djibouti, and Ethiopia. The funding package includes $49.16 million from the African Development Fund, AfDB’s concessional lending window, and $27.21 million from the Transition Support…
