By Ayomide Otitoju Ado-Ekiti played host to over 280 golfers from across Nigeria as the 2025 Ekiti Golf Club Captain’s Inaugural Tournament took center stage on March 1-2, marking a major milestone for golf in the state. The two-day event celebrated the induction of Tolu Falayi as the club’s new captain and showcased MTN Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution, has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art, green-certified headquarters in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The 40-story skyscraper, set to be Nigeria’s tallest building, represents a major milestone in the bank’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, FirstBank Group CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu, described the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications providers, has announced a 200% value-back offer on every MiFi device purchased at Gloworld outlets across the country. In a statement, the company disclosed that the offer is available to new MiFi customers who register with a new Glo SIM. The MiFi device is priced at…
By Ayomide Otitoju Retail outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have adjusted the petrol pump price to ₦860 per litre, down from ₦945, in response to recent price changes in the downstream sector. While NNPCL Retail has yet to issue an official statement, reports indicate that several stations in Lagos have…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), highlighting its efforts in addressing environmental challenges and improving transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. These scores reflect MTN’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, enhancing its non-financial disclosures and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the recent state governorship election. The three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, made the decision after legal counsels for all parties involved presented…
By Ayomide Otitoju More than 60% of manufacturing companies in Nigeria have been forced to disconnect from the national grid due to unreliable power supply, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed during the launch of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Adelabu explained that many manufacturers have resorted to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sharply criticized the increasing involvement of Big Tech companies in US politics, stating that tech moguls like Elon Musk have too much sway in public life. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday, Wozniak expressed concerns over the growing power of technology giants. “Technology companies…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of music duo P-Square, over allegations of theft involving $1 million and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled that Okoye be held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his…
