By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marked International Widows’ Day, Come Together Widows and Orphans Organization (CTWOO) and Equality Now have called on Kenya’s Parliament to pass the Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, before the end of the current legislative session. The proposed legislation, submitted to Parliament on May 12, 2026, as a Private Member’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju African insurance stakeholders are set to gather in Cotonou, Benin, from July 6 to 8, 2026, for the General Assembly on Insurance for All, a major continental event aimed at expanding insurance access and strengthening the sector’s contribution to economic and social development across Africa. The assembly, organized by the Federation of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has formally joined the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest network of states and regions committed to achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London Climate Action Week, marking the state’s entry…
By Ayomide Otitoju Brookstone School has earned top honours at the British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (BROCLA), reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions for academic excellence. The awards ceremony, organised by the British Council in partnership with Cambridge International Education, was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have expressed strong support for the company’s long-term value creation strategy, saying they remain confident in its earnings outlook as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues its transition towards sustainable returns. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders said the group’s ongoing strategic shift from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives across the country, with the case fatality rate rising sharply to 25 per cent. In its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 (June 1–7, 2026), the agency said the fatality rate marks a…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 25 people have been killed following an attack by suspected bandits on Kawel community in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Samuel Amalau, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview, saying the attackers stormed the community around midnight on Monday and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the official exchange rate closed at about ₦1,363.41 per US dollar on Monday. At the prevailing rates, $100 exchanged for approximately ₦136,341 at the official window and around ₦140,000 in the parallel market. The gap between the official and parallel market rates…
Pope Leo XIV on Monday criticised what he described as the “progressive bureaucratisation of solidarity,” warning that administrative obstacles are hindering efforts to combat global hunger while weapons continue to flow freely into conflict zones. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the pontiff called on the…