By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Francis, in his Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address, urged for an end to armed conflicts worldwide, focusing on Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. Speaking to thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff condemned the ongoing violence and called for peace negotiations in areas ravaged by war. “May the sound of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), under the leadership of Group CEO Mele Kyari, has unveiled the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC), a cutting-edge platform aimed at transforming hydrocarbon operations. This initiative, driven by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), is part of efforts to enhance monitoring, operational efficiency, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has launched the Bigi and Sosa Naija Christmas Village at the Ikeja City Mall in Alausa, offering families an immersive holiday celebration filled with joy, games, and exciting activities. The event, which began on Friday, December 20, 2024, will run through Saturday, December 28, creating a memorable nine-day festive…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, has extended financial support of ₦10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, in Imo State. Obi made the announcement via his official Twitter account, emphasizing his dedication to national development through investments in education and healthcare. The donation underscores…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has announced the successful completion of its Rights Issue, raising ₦351.01 billion through the issuance of 17.77 billion ordinary shares at ₦19.75 per share. The offering, which received full regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), positions Access Bank Plc,…
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday evening, naming centrist François Bayrou as his fourth prime minister of the year in a bid to steer the country out of its ongoing political turmoil. Bayrou, leader of the centrist MoDem party and an ally of Macron, will head a cabinet featuring seasoned politicians,…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited, Nigeria’s national energy company, has taken a significant step towards advancing methane transparency in Africa by joining the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0. This strategic move aligns with the company’s sustainability objectives and its ambition to achieve net zero methane intensity by 2030. As a leading National Oil…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governors from Southern Nigeria paid a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State following the tragic loss of 35 lives during a children’s funfair in Ibadan. Led by the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the delegation expressed deep sorrow over the incident,…
U.S. President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 inmates on federal death row, marking a historic move ahead of his departure from the White House on January 20. The decision comes amid the looming return of former President Donald Trump, who reinstated federal executions during his first term. Three…
