By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural 2026 SPIN Sustainability Conference, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices and long-term value creation. The conference, organised by the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN), is scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, under…
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, his son’s childhood club, Newell’s Old Boys, announced on Saturday. Newell’s Old Boys described Jorge as a key figure in Lionel Messi’s career, saying his support and guidance were important throughout the footballer’s development. The Royal…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says the state’s monthly federal allocation has increased to between ₦14 billion and ₦16 billion, from an average of ₦3.8 billion to ₦4.5 billion before 2023. Sule attributed the increase to reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and changes to the…
The trial of former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis over the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur begins Monday in Las Vegas, nearly three decades after the hip-hop star was fatally shot in a drive-by attack. The trial is expected to last about a month and will focus on whether Davis, a former leader…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inside The Frame Expo 2026, described by its organisers as Nigeria’s first immersive creative production and gear expo, is scheduled to hold from August 19 to 21 at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The three-day event is timed to coincide with World Photography Day 2026 and its global theme, “HOME.”…
Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. The earthquake struck at about 7:34am local time on Monday, triggering rescue operations across several cities as authorities searched for people trapped under…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced renewed criticism after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint statement stressing that football should not be controlled by any individual. The three confederations, in a letter issued on Monday, criticised the leadership of world football’s governing body following Infantino’s recently withdrawn proposal to introduce…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to expand investments in artificial intelligence, fintech, network infrastructure and digital entertainment as it marks 25 years of operations in the country. The company disclosed the plans on Sunday at the Y’ello Street Experience held at MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 25th…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth, better known as Jarvis, have held their white wedding ceremony in Lagos. The couple exchanged vows on Saturday, August 8, 2026, marking the latest stage of their wedding celebrations. The white wedding followed their traditional marriage ceremony held on August…
