By Ayomide Otitoju Voting was disrupted in Ejigbo, Osun State, following an outbreak of violence at a polling area during the ongoing governorship election. The incident reportedly started after a youth discovered materials allegedly linked to vote-buying and said to belong to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The youth reportedly said he and others seized…
Ayomide Otitoju First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced plans to host its SMEConnect Webinar on March 31, 2026, aimed at equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical knowledge on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for business growth. The bank said the webinar, themed “AI for Business Growth: From Adoption to Integration and Scalable Impact,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding opportunities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa. The agreement was executed by Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, and Will Straw on behalf of King’s Trust International. The signing ceremony…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has praised the peaceful conduct of the recent elections in the FCT, describing it as a reflection of residents’ commitment to democracy and good governance. In a special broadcast on Sunday evening, Wike, through his media aide Lere Olayinka, commended FCT voters for rejecting…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former Deputy Governor of the state and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, on her 70th birthday. Princess Sosan, an educationist who served as deputy governor under former Governor Babatunde Fashola from 2007 to 2011, turned 70 on February 11….
By Ayomide Otitoju Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many countries due to persistently low tax rates, a trend the World Health Organization (WHO) says is driving rising cases of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, particularly among children and young adults. In two new global reports released on Tuesday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has launched an official mission to Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen strategic cooperation with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and advance joint efforts to support sustainable development across Africa. The delegation is led by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa. A key event during the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced plans to develop new oil fields starting in 2026, aiming to increase crude production and raise at least $30 billion by 2030. The initiative, reported by Bloomberg, is part of a broader strategy to revive Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, unlock stranded…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerians, like people around the world, welcomed the New Year 2026 with prayers, fireworks, and celebrations, leaving behind a year marked by economic challenges, political upheavals, deadly attacks, and notable sports victories, particularly from the Super Falcons and D’Tigress. Across Nigeria, cities from Lagos to Kano, Taraba to Imo, and Bayelsa to…
