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…
Egypt secured the first FIFA World Cup victory in their history with a 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand on Sunday, moving within touching distance of a maiden appearance in the knockout stage. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet scored for the Pharaohs after Finn Surman had given New Zealand an early lead in the…
Japan moved to the brink of the FIFA World Cup last 32 with a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday, in the tournament’s 1,000th match. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also found the net as Japan climbed level on four points with the Netherlands at the top of Group…
