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…
By Ayomide Otitoju In collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning, a capacity-building program on “Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institutions” was held in Tunis from 10 to 14 November 2025, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s Islamic financial sector. Organized at the request of the Tunisian government, the program provided…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied reports suggesting that the recent reduction in petrol pump prices was driven by the Federal Government’s suspension of the 15 per cent import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with market conditions. In a statement, the company said…
