By Ayomide Otitoju In observance of World Clean-Up Day 2025, JMG Limited, a leading provider of integrated electromechanical solutions in Nigeria, mobilized its staff and executives to clean the streets of Gbagada, Lagos. Company personnel swapped suits for gloves and waste bags, removing plastics and other solid waste from the community that hosts its largest…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a scathing address to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, sharply criticizing UN and European leaders for their handling of immigration, global conflicts, and climate policies. In his hour-long speech, Trump accused the UN of “self-sabotage through lax borders and misguided green initiatives” and claimed that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) has wrapped up a four-day workshop in Kinshasa aimed at strengthening project management and improving the performance of Bank-financed operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The training, held from 8 to 11 September 2025, was organised by the African Development Institute and the Bank’s fiduciary…
By Ayomide Otitoju Major projects aimed at positioning Africa at the forefront of global innovation were unveiled at Unstoppable Africa 2025, where CEOs, investors, and policymakers gathered to explore the continent’s growing role in the world economy. Announcements included ambitious plans to expand Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and deepen investment across technology, healthcare, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hon. Leke Abejide, member representing Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has voiced grave concern over worsening insecurity in the area, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply troubling. In a statement, Abejide said urgent interventions are underway to tackle rising cases of banditry, killings, and kidnapping…
By Ayomide Otitoju Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has alleged that more than N2 trillion was siphoned through dubious petrol subsidy claims during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, exploiting loopholes in depot licences. Otedola made the disclosure while declaring support for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in its ongoing dispute with the Depot and Petroleum…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, has commended residents for their vigilance and commitment to security surveillance, following credible intelligence shared with authorities on the movement of herders through the area. Community members had alerted security officials about a group of herders with over 1,000…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has concluded the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Merck Foundation Board of Trustees; Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the 2025 edition of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC), held at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, United States, on Thursday, September 18. In his keynote address, Sanwo-Olu underscored Lagos State’s commitment to partnering with corporate organizations and sub-national governments worldwide…
