By Ayomide Otitoju Aliko Dangote has held a high-level meeting with Nicolai Tangen, the manager of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, overseeing assets valued at about $1.9 trillion. During the meeting, the Norwegian investment institution expressed strong interest in partnering with the Dangote Group to expand investments across Africa, focusing on key sectors such…
By Ayomide Otitoju World Economic Forum, in partnership with Aliko Dangote Foundation, has announced the 2026 cohort of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Aliko Dangote Fellows, spotlighting a new generation of African leaders committed to expanding opportunities and strengthening institutions across the continent. The fellowship programme serves as a bridge between Africa’s emerging changemakers and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Lagos State, has congratulated elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, on his 100th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described Pa…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has celebrated this year’s Mother’s Day by recognising the strength, resilience, sacrifice and nurturing spirit of women and mothers whose daily contributions continue to shape families, workplaces, communities and the nation. The company also honoured women within its workforce for balancing professional excellence with the responsibilities of motherhood, noting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has approved 14 electricity licences and permits covering off-grid generation, embedded generation, independent distribution, metering services, and interconnected mini-grid operations as part of efforts to strengthen power supply across the state. The approvals were issued by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission during its maiden stakeholder engagement held…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed eight cases of hantavirus infection, including three deaths, in an outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. In an update released Saturday, the UN health agency said the figures, as of Friday, May 8, 2026, represent an increase from the seven cases previously reported….
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music star Rema is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies alongside an array of global artistes, as FIFA unveiled plans for a trilogy of star-studded celebrations across the tournament’s three host nations — Mexico, the United States, and Canada. FIFA confirmed on Friday that international stars…
By Ayomide Otitoju FCMB Group Plc has appointed former Lafarge Africa Chief Executive Officer, Adepeju Adebajo, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board. The appointment was disclosed in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to the Group, the appointment is…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its 2027 presidential ticket has been zoned to Southern Nigeria. In a statement on its official social media handle, the party declared: “NDC presidential ticket is zoned to the South!!” It added that the ticket will be for a single four-year term, while the…
