By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for urgent action to address Africa’s long-standing energy challenges, urging governments and stakeholders to leverage high-integrity carbon markets as a pathway to finance sustainable development. Speaking ahead of the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) scheduled for October 22–23 in Johannesburg, Maxwell Gomera, UNDP Resident…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria will select its next space representative through a new community-driven astronaut program launched by the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA). The initiative, unveiled on Monday, introduces a blockchain-powered voting platform that allows citizens of Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Thailand to choose their own space representatives. Unlike traditional astronaut programs…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), has called on Lagosians, particularly traditional rulers, to safeguard the state’s history, culture, and heritage for the benefit of future generations. Speaking at an event to mark the 2025 International Archives Day, themed “A Greater Lagos Rising: Preserving our…
By Ayomide Otitoju ARISE News Channel has confirmed the death of anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. The 29-year-old journalist, affectionately known as “Sommie,” succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack, which is currently under investigation by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The wife of Ogun State Governor and Founder of the Ajose Foundation, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has awarded scholarships to 50 indigent students across the state in collaboration with Dufil Prima Foods Plc. The event, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, aimed to ease the financial burden on parents…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has ignited fresh momentum on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) after its board of directors raised interim dividends by 25%, a move that contrasts with peers cutting back. Trading data from the NGX showed that the financial services giant’s market capitalization expanded by ₦240.26 billion following the release of its…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced strong financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, posting growth across major business segments despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the audited financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, the pan-African lender recorded a 17.28% rise in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has assured that no community will be left behind in his administration’s development agenda, pledging reforms across all sectors as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology in Akure, Aiyedatiwa described…
By Ayomide Otitoju The UEFA Champions League resumes this week with high-stakes encounters, grudge matches, and daunting away trips for Europe’s elite clubs as Matchday 2 gets underway. Real Madrid, still reeling from a humiliating 5-2 derby defeat to Atlético, travel to Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty at 5:45 p.m. on SS Football Plus HD…
