By Ayomide Otitoju World Health Organization has said more cases of hantavirus linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship could still emerge, but expects the situation to remain “limited” if public health measures are effectively implemented. The warning comes after three passengers died following an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise vessel, with health…
By Ayomide Otitoju Food prices rose on a month-on-month basis in March 2026 as consumers paid more for staples such as eggs, beans, rice, garri and onions, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed mixed trends, with several commodities recording sharp year-on-year declines but short-term monthly increases across…
By Ayomide Otitoju The organisers of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP) have announced that the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University will unveil the 25 shortlisted Fellows for the programme early next week. According to the update, classes for the selected Fellows are scheduled to begin on May 18, following an invite-only Fellows’ Dinner…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited played a prominent role at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference 2026, which opened on May 4 at NRG Park in Houston. The annual conference brought together energy professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers from more than 100 countries for discussions on developments and opportunities in the global offshore energy sector. At…
By Ayomide Otitoju First HoldCo Plc has reported gross earnings of ₦3.4 trillion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 6.9 per cent increase from ₦3.2 trillion recorded in 2024. The group’s audited results showed that interest income rose by 24.9 per cent to ₦3.0 trillion, while net interest income increased significantly…
By Ayomide Otitoju First HoldCo Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, with gross earnings rising by 26.8 per cent year-on-year to ₦942 billion and profit before tax increasing by 72.2 per cent to ₦321.1 billion. The group’s unaudited results for the period ended March 31, 2026, showed that…
By Ayomide Otitoju A cross-section of stakeholders in Africa’s music industry gathered over the past two days for “Reverberation,” a workshop focused on shaping the continent’s digital music future through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Held at the organisers’ event centre, the workshop brought together industry leaders, operators, music creators, and emerging talents to discuss…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister-Designate for Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has said there are no quick fixes to Nigeria’s power sector challenges, pledging instead to pursue transparent, measurable, and disciplined reforms aimed at restoring stability and efficiency in the industry. Tegbe made this known during his Senate screening on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, where he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has provided financial support to JKS Special Needs Academy through its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), aimed at sustaining care and shelter for vulnerable children in the Federal Capital Territory. The intervention was driven by newly recruited staff under the bank’s “Team Valorem” initiative as part of their induction…
