By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the achievements of its Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative that encourages staff to dedicate time, skills, and resources to community development across 14 African markets. The event, held at Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos, featured team-building activities,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has gained international recognition after winning three prestigious awards celebrating its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social development. The accolades highlight the Bank’s efforts to transform Botswana’s financial sector through digital solutions and purpose-driven banking. The Bank was named Best Digital Banking…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has stepped up its road safety advocacy with a major sensitisation campaign for commercial drivers and motorcycle riders, warning against excessive speeding and highlighting the dangers of operating around truck blind spots. The weekend event, held at the busy Ilaro Motor Park, drew hundreds of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the full operational rollout of Free Route Airspace (FRA) across the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025 — a development expected to significantly boost efficiency and sustainability in African aviation. The milestone follows successful FRA trials that began in November 2023….
By Ayomide Otitoju Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG) is expanding its operations in Ogun State through a new agreement to supply gas to SG Industrial FZE, a steel company located in the Guangdong industrial zone. The deal adds to SNG’s growing portfolio of clients, with the company currently serving over 150 customers across Abia, Bayelsa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has conducted another round of capacity-building training for ticketing officers and ground staff under the state’s regulated bus transit scheme. The simultaneous sessions, held at the Ikeja and Ojota bus terminals, formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen frontline service delivery across the network. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has presented the draft 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, with Information Commissioner Law Mefor describing the proposal as further evidence of Soludo’s expertise as a globally acclaimed economist. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” is expected to round off the…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank Basketball Club, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls,” have qualified for the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) after emerging champions of the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian side delivered a flawless performance, winning all three games at the tournament, where they…
By Ayomide Otitoju Martell, the Pernod Ricard cognac brand known for its heritage of bold creativity, has unveiled The Swift Ascendant, a large-scale metal artwork produced in collaboration with renowned Nigerian sculptor Dotun Popoola. Popoola, celebrated for his pioneering “scrap art” technique, transforms discarded metal into intricate sculptures showcased through his Scrap Art Museum. His…
