By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa is planning to increase its strategic petroleum reserves to about 36 million barrels, marking the country’s biggest move to strengthen fuel security since the apartheid era. The proposal was contained in a draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for public consultation….
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukrainian drone strikes have killed four people and injured seven others in Russia, including several casualties in the Moscow region, local officials said on Monday. The attacks came as Ukraine increased its strikes on Russian territory, particularly against energy-related targets, describing the operations as a response to Moscow’s continued attacks on Ukrainian…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE) following concerns raised by Nigerians. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Monday, announced the withdrawal of the…
The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that it is close to reaching an agreement with Jurgen Klopp to become the next head coach of the national team, but final approval from his current employer, Red Bull, is still required. The DFB said president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held talks with Klopp in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of continued partnership in promoting investment, energy security and economic growth. Adeniyi gave the assurance on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, when the management of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblowing initiative aimed at curbing illegal haulage activities involving its trucks, offering a N500,000 cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or recovery of unauthorized goods. The company said the initiative is part of efforts to protect its logistics…
By Ayomide Otitoju A commentary titled “Trading Fake News for Money: The Case of Ejike Ofoegbu as a Cautionary Tale” has called for stricter enforcement of media ethics and greater accountability in Nigeria’s digital journalism space following the public apology and retraction issued by online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu. The article alleged that Ofoegbu, publisher of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Effective communication has become a critical factor for the survival and growth of fintech companies operating in Nigeria and across Africa as they navigate an increasingly volatile and unpredictable business environment, according to a communications expert. In an article titled “Fintech Brands: Communicating Right in a VUCA Economy,” the author argued that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, has received an Award of Excellence from the Conference 57 Chief Press Secretaries (CPS) in recognition of his contributions to strategic communication and public information management. The award was presented on Saturday during the annual retreat of Conference…
