The legal community and civic space in Nigeria were shaken on Wednesday by the news of the passing of Adesina Ogunlana, a prominent and resilient member of the legal profession. Ogunlana, also known as Serubawon, which translates to ‘scare them’ or ‘frighten the oppressors’ in colloquial Yoruba, has embarked on his final journey. He was…
American sprinter Gabby Thomas claimed a resounding victory in the women’s Olympic 200m in Paris on Tuesday, earning her first major title. Thomas clocked an impressive 21.83sec, securing a win ahead of St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who finished with 22.08sec, and her teammate Brittany Brown, who claimed bronze in 22.20sec. At 27 years old, Thomas,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, refuted allegations of the company’s involvement in the substandard importation of petroleum products into the country. He made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja while appearing before a committee led by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, which is…
During the #EndBadGovernance protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday, a journalist was harassed by thugs. According to our correspondent, the thugs positioned themselves opposite the Federal Secretariat, intimidating and dispersing both journalists and protesters. Prior to our correspondent’s arrival, witnesses reported that two protesters had already been assaulted while police officers reportedly did…
By Ayomide Otitoju Titans, a leading consumer electronics brand, celebrated a triumphant evening at the prestigious Titans of Technology Awards 2024. The event, which took place at the renowned Lagos Oriental Hotel, saw Titans clinch three coveted awards, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Omachona Eguda, the ATL Marketing Manager for Titans Nigeria,…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has been named the winner of the prestigious Euromoney Award for Nigeria’s Best Bank in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable banking and finance practices over its 130-year history. The bank was acknowledged for its significant contributions and unwavering commitment to ESG investments in…
The Alternative Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth in Africa through its catalytic capital approach. In a statement released on Monday, the bank highlighted its innovative financial model, which was prominently showcased at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2024, co-hosted by the Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations. The catalytic…
The House of Representatives has resolved to dissolve the current Joint Ad Hoc Downstream and Midstream Committee investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security issues. This decision follows the disassociation of two lawmakers from an advertorial calling for the dismissal of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria’s subsidiary, SmartCash Payment Service Bank, has announced a new partnership with Touch and Pay, the provider of automated payment solutions and owner of Cowry Card. This collaboration allows SmartCash customers to top up their Cowry cards using the SmartCash mobile app, promoting convenient and cashless transportation payments. In a statement…
