By Ayomide Otitoju In a landmark move for sports and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has signed a ₦200 million sponsorship agreement with Akwa United Football Club, the 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions and two-time FA Cup winners. The partnership, announced at a signing ceremony held at the Godswill…
By Ayomide Otitoju Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced a strategic investment from NVIDIA, marking a significant milestone in its mission to accelerate digital transformation across Africa. In a statement, Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, described the investment as a catalyst for expanding the company’s digital…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa Tech Festival (ATF), the continent’s premier platform for digital innovation, will return next month in Cape Town with a sharp focus on cybersecurity and cloud resilience — two critical areas shaping the future of Africa’s expanding digital economy. This year’s edition will also explore themes of responsible innovation, inclusive investment, connectivity…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria transformed its iconic rooftop into a centre of high-level dialogue and pan-African ambition as policymakers, business leaders, and diplomats from Nigeria and South Africa converged to chart a new course for Africa’s economic partnership. The event, themed “Africa’s Twin Engines: How Nigeria–South Africa Relations Can Position Africa as a Global…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Group has dismissed reports linking it to a truck involved in a fatal road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. In a statement, the company clarified that the vehicle in question does not belong to Dangote Group or any of its subsidiaries. Verified registration records, it…
By Ayomide Otitoju As workplaces continue to evolve, the debate between remote and in-office work remains unresolved. While remote work offers flexibility and autonomy, the traditional office environment fosters collaboration and team cohesion. Yet, experts argue that the real issue lies not in choosing one over the other—but in outdated business systems that hinder adaptability,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 2025, themed “The Ultimate Show,” has announced the appointment of renowned fashion designer Amy Aghomi as its new fashion judge, adding fresh expertise and creative insight to the judging panel. Known for her bold, innovative approach to design, Amy Aghomi has built a reputation for redefining…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Lagos through capacity building, market access, and enterprise development initiatives. The collaboration aims to strengthen small businesses, promote entrepreneurship,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand from Nestlé, has announced the successful completion of its Regenerative Agriculture (RegenAg) pilot program for local soybean sourcing — a milestone that has set the stage for a broader initiative supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers across the country. Launched in 2023 with an investment exceeding ₦100 million, the…
