By ayomide Otitoju As Europe seeks alternatives to Russian gas, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris will feature a Ministerial Dialogue titled “Unlocking Africa’s Gas Supply for Global Energy Security”, focusing on how Africa can leverage its untapped gas reserves to meet rising global demand. The session will explore strategies for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest retail bank, has announced plans to launch DettyFusion, a one-stop digital platform designed to help Nigerians at home and abroad discover, plan, and enjoy top events during the Christmas and New Year festive season. Described as a first-of-its-kind entertainment hub, DettyFusion will provide users with access to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, is reportedly presiding over a fast-growing business conglomerate that spans banking, healthcare, fintech and social media, in addition to leading one of Africa’s largest Pentecostal ministries. According to new findings circulating on social platforms, the church’s Department of Commerce serves as the operational hub for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector, has joined the global observance of International Men’s Day (IMD) 2025, celebrating the contributions and impact of men while drawing attention to issues affecting their health, well-being and work-life balance. This year’s IMD theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys,” aligns with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mastercard and Zenith Bank have unveiled the Essential Debit Card, a new scalable payment solution aimed at expanding access to secure digital financial services for underserved Nigerians, particularly low-income earners who often face obstacles to formal banking. The rollout comes as Nigeria’s digital economy continues to accelerate. Data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank…
Brazil, host of COP30, pushed Tuesday for an early breakthrough in UN climate talks, aiming to bridge divisions on fossil fuels, climate finance, and trade measures. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to return unexpectedly to Belem on Wednesday to support negotiations in a high-level bid to finalize a deal. Following Brazil’s accelerated…
South Africa will host the first-ever G20 summit on African soil this weekend, with the debt crisis facing developing nations high on the agenda. Developing countries now carry $31 trillion in global debt—double their share from 2010—according to UNCTAD, the UN body for integrating developing nations into the global economy. African economies, with young and…
The European Union is set to unveil plans on Wednesday to revise its AI and data privacy rules, following pressure from European and U.S. companies to simplify regulations and boost innovation. The proposals, aimed at cutting red tape and helping European businesses compete with American and Chinese tech giants, will be presented by EU digital…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fearless Energy Drink, Nigeria’s leading energy drink brand under Rite Foods Limited, has reinforced its presence in youth culture and high-energy sports as the official energy drink sponsor of the 11th edition of the African Knockout Championship (AKO11) in Lagos. The championship, held at La Madison Place, Lekki, on Saturday, 15 November…
