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…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Namibia, committing $1.78 billion to support economic transformation and inclusive growth between 2025 and 2030. The financing package is expected to accelerate job creation, drive economic diversification, and help address structural challenges in one of…
By Ayomide Otitoju A regional programme transforming aquatic resource management and strengthening cross-border fish trade is improving the livelihoods of nearly three million people across Southern Africa, raising fish production, consumption and incomes. The Program for Improving Fisheries Governance and Blue Economy Trade Corridors (PROFISHBLUE) has recorded cross-border trade volumes of more than 500,000 tonnes…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by National Commissioner and CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji, continued its official visit to France with engagements focused on data governance and sovereignty safeguards. The delegation met with key French organisations, including IN Groupe, Thales, Docaposte, the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Mission, the Directorate for Economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, has hosted the 35th Governing Board Meeting of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) at its headquarters in Abuja—the first time the statutory session is being held in Nigeria. The meeting coincides with Governor Cardoso’s tenure as Chair…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Foundation has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 19th SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards, securing five major honours, including the coveted Most Responsible Organisation in Africa (Overall Winner). The awards, presented on Saturday, 29 November 2025, also included Best in Decent Work and Economic Growth, Best in Stakeholder…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Limited Supply Chain Management (SCM) Executive Forum 2025 opened on Tuesday in Abuja, focusing on the theme, “Unlocking Limitless Possibilities in Supply Chain Management.” The event brought together senior executives and supply chain professionals to assess current performance, align strategic priorities, and enhance collaboration across the organisation. Day One featured…
