The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China following the deadly landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province on Tuesday, claiming at least 21 lives. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigeria mourns the victims of the disaster and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Two actresses of Nigerian descent, Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday, have been nominated for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, further highlighting the growing global recognition of Nigerian talent in the television industry. The nominees for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Nigerian-American actress Ayo Edebiri receiving a nomination…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after the plaintiff withdrew the case. The suit was filed by NDC governorship aspirant Kings Unyeawaji against the party, its chairman, the Independent National Electoral…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its quarter-final stage on Thursday, with eight of the tournament’s strongest teams battling for places in the semi-finals across the United States. The last-eight fixtures promise high-profile clashes featuring defending champions Argentina, two-time winners France, European champions Spain, and England, alongside Morocco, Belgium, Norway and Switzerland. France Face Morocco…
By Ayomide Otitoju In an article titled “Are We Entering a Fully Digital Financial Economy?”, Oke said every major financial innovation, from paper currency to online banking and blockchain technology, has been designed to solve the challenge of enabling trust between people who have never met. According to him, the current financial revolution is not simply…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that both the standard ₦100 banknote and the commemorative ₦100 note remain legal tender and must be accepted for all transactions across the country. The clarification followed reports that some individuals, businesses and other stakeholders have been rejecting the standard ₦100 note over concerns…
By Ayomide Otitoju UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has partnered with Slum2School Africa to provide financial literacy education for underserved children, equipping them with essential money management skills from an early age. The initiative featured a hands-on financial literacy workshop centred on the UBA Money Explorers Book,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to embrace patriotism, accountability and stronger partnerships in advancing Nigeria’s sustainable development. The leaders made the call at the National Summit of Civil Society Organisations and Community-Based Organisations held in Lagos on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has joined the $3 billion Contractor Finance Facility launched by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in partnership with nine leading banks to boost financing for indigenous oil and gas contractors. The facility, unveiled in Lagos, is designed to provide credit support in both naira and…
