By Ayomide Otitoju The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, failed to open his defence on Friday in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, citing his inability to access crucial case files. Kanu told the court that his former legal team, led by ex-Attorney-General Kanu Agabi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s foremost food and beverage company, through its flagship brand Fearless Energy Drink, energized this year’s Felabration as the exclusive energy drink sponsor of the iconic week-long festival celebrating Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. With the vibrant theme “Shakara, No Fear,” Fearless amplified the festival’s spirit of music, creativity,…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, one of West Africa’s foremost financial institutions and a pioneer in financial inclusion, has announced the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app. The development allows customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across the African…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes and Properties, one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate firms known for promoting affordable housing, has unveiled its Lemon Friday Plus Promo, an enhanced version of its popular annual Lemon Friday campaign. The new initiative offers discounts of up to 50% on all Adron Homes estates nationwide, flexible payment plans, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a landmark move for sports and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has signed a ₦200 million sponsorship agreement with Akwa United Football Club, the 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions and two-time FA Cup winners. The partnership, announced at a signing ceremony held at the Godswill…
By Ayomide Otitoju Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced a strategic investment from NVIDIA, marking a significant milestone in its mission to accelerate digital transformation across Africa. In a statement, Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, described the investment as a catalyst for expanding the company’s digital…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa Tech Festival (ATF), the continent’s premier platform for digital innovation, will return next month in Cape Town with a sharp focus on cybersecurity and cloud resilience — two critical areas shaping the future of Africa’s expanding digital economy. This year’s edition will also explore themes of responsible innovation, inclusive investment, connectivity…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its warning strike following ten days of mediation efforts by the media, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other concerned Nigerians. In a statement issued after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the union…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as its new National Chairman. Turaki, who served under former President Goodluck Jonathan, emerged as a consensus candidate following extensive consultations among party leaders from the North. The decision was reached late Wednesday…
