By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed essential food items to more than 1,000 families in Kogi State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and support vulnerable households. The outreach, held at the Youth Centre in Lokoja, is part of the bank’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility…
By Ayomide Otitoju Campaigning for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections officially began on Wednesday, five months before the polls, with the economy, cost of living and insecurity expected to dominate political debates. Africa’s most populous country continues to face economic challenges and persistent violence from armed groups, while President Bola Tinubu’s divided opposition could strengthen his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has received his Certificate of Return following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adeleke received the certificate at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Osogbo on Wednesday. The governor danced in celebration as supporters of the Accord Party and other well-wishers cheered…
A FIFA vice-president has withdrawn his support for the organisation’s embattled president, Gianni Infantino, describing the “unexpected dismissal” of critic Kevin Lamour as the “final straw”. Hungarian FIFA vice-president and council member Sandor Csanyi said Infantino had lost the confidence he previously placed in him, citing concerns over a series of controversial decisions surrounding this…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved an additional ₦148.762 million monthly subvention for Gombe State University (GSU) to avert an impending strike by the institution’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter. The intervention follows a 14-day strike ultimatum issued by ASUU-GSU on August 11, 2026, over unpaid salary arrears,…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has launched a nationwide Pensioners Roadshow to raise awareness among eligible legacy pensioners about the bank’s approved Pension Settlement Framework. The roadshow, which will run from August 18 to September 3, 2026, is aimed at providing pensioners with information about the framework and addressing concerns surrounding its implementation. The Pension Settlement…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank will host the inaugural public lecture of the Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair in Business Ethics and Governance at the University of Lagos on September 3, 2026. The lecture, themed “Business Ethics and the Future of Nigeria’s Economy,” will bring together academics, students, business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other stakeholders to examine…
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term after securing about 60 percent of the vote in the country’s presidential election, according to results released by the electoral commission on Tuesday. Hichilema, 64, secured a convincing victory over his main challenger, former government minister Brian Mundubile, who received about 38 percent of the…
Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term contract with Red Bull Racing, ending speculation over his future in Formula 1. The new deal will keep the four-time world champion with Red Bull until at least the end of 2030, when he will be 33 years old. His previous contract was due to expire at the…
