By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport to enable him to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ruling on the application, Justice Nwite held that the medical report attached to Bello’s request lacked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.13% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reflecting an improvement over the 2.27% growth recorded in Q1 2024. The NBS stated in its Q1 2025 GDP report that the expansion was driven mainly…
By Ayomide Otitoju ExxonMobil has announced the appointment of Jagir Baxi as Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager of its Nigerian affiliates, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited. He succeeds Shane Harris, who led the company’s Nigerian operations for the past two years. Baxi…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC/Heirs Energies Joint Venture, through the OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), has unveiled the OML 17 University Scholarship Programme (USP), aimed at supporting 300 qualified first-year students from its host communities. According to a statement released on Monday, the initiative is part of the HCDT’s broader mission to promote…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has been honoured as “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, solidifying its reputation as the country’s leading financial institution. The award, presented at a prestigious ceremony held at The Peninsula, London, marks a major milestone for Zenith Bank as it clinches the most coveted country-level…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Lagos High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Rahmat Omolara Animashaun, who is facing prosecution for allegedly fabricating child sexual abuse allegations against her former husband, Mr. Adewale Olatunji. The order was granted by Justice I.O. Harrison following Ms. Animashaun’s failure to appear in court on July…
By Ayomide Otitoju West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace Limited, has announced that its highly anticipated direct flight services from Abuja to London Heathrow and London Gatwick will commence on October 26, 2025, with tickets priced at ₦1 million. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to media development by hosting a hybrid capacity-building seminar for over 500 journalists across Nigeria and beyond. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to enhance the skillsets of media professionals navigating today’s evolving digital landscape. In his…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Chess Day, the Nigeria Online Media Alliance (NOMA) has commended EcoBank Nigeria for its sustained commitment to youth education and development through its flagship chess initiative. The recognition follows the success of the EcoBank National School Team Chess Championship, which drew over 2,000 students from more than…
