By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian artists Fireboy DML and Asake have achieved a new milestone as their hit single, “Bandana,” is certified silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), signifying over 200,000 units sold. This accomplishment marks Asake’s first UK certification and highlights the global rise of Afrobeats, which has experienced a…
Flooding in South Sudan has affected 1.4 million people and displaced over 379,000, with aid agencies warning of a malaria surge overwhelming healthcare services, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The flooding, described as the worst in decades, has particularly impacted the northern regions and the disputed Abyei…
London – Britain’s royal family is under growing pressure for greater transparency and reform of its private estates following allegations that they profit significantly from public bodies while benefiting from major tax exemptions. A recent investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Sunday Times claims that the estates of King Charles III and Prince William,…
By Ayomide Otitoju A coalition of civil society organizations has called for immediate investigations into alleged sabotage in the operations of Nigeria’s petroleum refineries, demanding the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The coalition claims his leadership has hindered progress toward refinery self-sufficiency and…
NLNG’s representative, Titi Horsfall (2nd left) receives the FIRS’ most compliant taxpayer award conferred on NLNG from Dr. Lovette Ononuga and Mr. Olurotimi I. Akingbade, Director, Lagos Mainland East, State Coordinator in Lagos By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been awarded the title of “Most Compliant Taxpayer” by the Federal Inland Revenue Service…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lafarge Africa Plc has successfully graduated 40 women from its Female Tilers and Block Making Training Program in a ceremony held at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The event marked a significant step in the company’s commitment to gender equality and women empowerment in the construction industry, attracting key government officials and…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter, a former chief of staff in Israel’s finance ministry, as the nation’s next ambassador to the United States. “Yechiel Leiter is a highly capable diplomat, an eloquent speaker, and possesses a deep understanding of American culture and politics,” Netanyahu stated on Friday. Leiter’s appointment follows the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call for nations to end their reliance on fossil fuels and adopt people-centered approaches to climate adaptation and resilience. In a newly released COP29 special report on climate and health, WHO underscores…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC JV), operator of the NNPC Limited, SPDC, TotalEnergies, and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Joint Venture, has announced a donation of $1 million to support relief efforts for over 500,000 people displaced by floods in Borno State. “The funds will be used to procure…
