By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday confirmed that the 140 million gallons per day Adiyan Water Projects are expected to be completed next year, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to providing clean and reliable potable water to residents. The Adiyan Waterworks One and Two projects, each with a capacity of 70…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola on 5 December 2025 officially launched the public tender for the concession to operate, manage, and maintain the Namibe Corridor. Interested parties may submit proposals until 4 May 2026. The concession, initially set for 30 years and extendable up to 50 years, covers…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged US$1.1 million to assist Jamaica and Haiti in their recovery from Hurricane Melissa, which struck the northern Caribbean in October, causing widespread devastation. According to Afreximbank President Dr. George Elombi, US$600,000 of the donation will go to Jamaica, with US$500,000 directed to Haiti. The contributions…
By Ayomide Otitoju Government ministers from Zambia and across the region have launched a landmark One Health Regional Call to Action during a signing ceremony at the inaugural Eastern and Southern Africa Regional One Health Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. The ministers of Health, Agriculture, and Environment jointly pledged to strengthen One Health systems to safeguard…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Friday led a large-scale Awareness Walk around the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, to mark the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, carrying a bold message: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” The vibrant procession, featuring a music band, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative lender and operator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has unveiled a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale. The announcement follows the emergence of 35 finalist teams from regional pitch sessions that attracted 1,460 participants across seven Nigerian cities. Managing Director/CEO of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a free virtual masterclass on the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA), aimed at helping small businesses understand and prepare for changes taking effect next year. The session will hold at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 12 December 2025, and will cover key provisions of the new law, its…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank’s DettyFusion platform is emerging as a major corporate force in Nigeria’s fast-growing December entertainment economy, with its involvement expected to boost ticket sales, deepen digital fan engagement, and enhance overall concert experiences as Lagos’ live events sector continues its post-pandemic rebound. DettyFusion will drive fan engagement for Chike Live: Detty…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has hosted a delegation from Newryton International Industrial Development Co. Ltd, a major Chinese investment and industrial development consortium, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and development financing between both countries. The delegation, led by Mr. David Chen, Assistant Secretary-General of the China…
