Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia announced on Monday that it will replace CEO Pekka Lundmark with Justin Hotard, an American executive currently leading artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at Intel. Lundmark, who has been at Nokia’s helm since 2020, is set to step down on March 31, 2025, with Hotard assuming leadership the following day, the company…
In a sustained effort to combat illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested 29 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 24 illegal refining sites. The operations, conducted between February 3 and 9, 2025, also led to the destruction of 11 boats…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Trust Charity, continued its commitment to improving education in Nigeria by donating essential school supplies to students at Gbaja Girls (Junior and Senior) High School, Surulere, Lagos, on Wednesday. The initiative, launched in 2021, focuses on empowering both girls and boys in public schools across the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Contrary to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) claims of progress in domestic refining, fresh data has revealed that the state-run oil firm imported 122,000 metric tonnes of petrol in just 96 hours, raising concerns over the true status of the country’s refineries. Records show that between February 6 and 10,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria’s sudden increase in data prices has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many subscribers expressing frustration over the steep hikes. The telecommunications giant raised the cost of its 15GB data bundle from N2,000 to N6,000, a 200% increase, despite regulatory approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) allowing only…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a heartfelt tribute to late visionary leader Herbert Wigwe, Access Holdings PLC has launched AccessGive, a groundbreaking platform aimed at sustaining and expanding his transformative impact across Africa. The platform was officially unveiled on Sunday at the Herbert Wigwe One Year Memorial in Lagos. AccessGive is designed to drive social change…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has emphasized the need for unified stakeholder collaboration to enhance trade efficiency through the National Single Window initiative. Speaking at the recently held National Single Window Stakeholders’ Forum in Lagos, Kuku underscored the initiative’s transformative…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has been awarded the British Airways Platinum Award for Punctuality and Safety Performance for the fourth consecutive time, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in ground handling services. The prestigious Platinum Award recognizes SAHCO’s outstanding service delivery at British Airways’ Lagos station. The company achieved the…
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami over unpaid salaries for civil servants in the autonomous Kurdistan region, highlighting a growing rift within the country’s leadership. The lawsuit, submitted to Iraq’s top court last month but only disclosed on Sunday by Rashid’s…
