By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has announced a new partnership with RwandAir to expand the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, aimed at improving the speed and affordability of Nigerian exports to regional markets. The ministry said the initiative builds on the corridor launched on Africa Day…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo….
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of veteran banker, Dr. Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor, as a Non-Executive Director of the bank, effective May 22, 2026. The appointment follows approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and has also been communicated to other regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at rewarding, educating and empowering children through its Royal Kiddies account and ALAT Xplore platform as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The announcements were made during the bank’s Children’s Day Special Event held on May 25, 2026, by…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigerians prepare for the Sallah celebrations, Jamara Home has launched its “Sallah Feast Specials” campaign, offering festive discounts on a wide range of home appliances and electronics across its stores nationwide and online platform. The campaign, which runs from May 26 to June 15, is aimed at helping families enjoy a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s economy recorded a real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3.89% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking an improvement from the 3.13% recorded in the same period of 2025. The report showed that agriculture was the strongest performer, growing by 3.15%…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Monday announced a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) aimed at advancing energy development across Africa. In a statement, NNPC Ltd. said the collaboration was discussed during a meeting last week between its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Ojulari, and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gas marketers have raised alarm over the scarcity and rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, with prices reportedly climbing to as high as ₦1,500 per kilogram in parts of the country. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers)…
Pope Leo XIV is set to release a major manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday, outlining the Catholic Church’s ethical response to the rapid global expansion of the technology. The document, titled “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), will be presented at the Vatican in a landmark event, with the pope expected to attend in person…
