By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to eliminate malaria following a significant decline in malaria prevalence to below two per cent in the state. The renewed commitment was highlighted during a symposium organised to commemorate the 2026 World Malaria Day at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Lagos, with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s industrial, retail, and logistics sectors through a series of major engineering and infrastructure projects delivered in the first quarter of 2026. The integrated electromechanical solutions company said the projects, spanning manufacturing, retail operations, and nationwide distribution, reflect its strategy of developing interconnected systems designed…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Retail Limited’s widely anticipated Oleum Scratch & Win Promotion has officially ended, with Port Harcourt resident Uroko Chidera Samson emerging as the grand prize winner of a brand-new GAC Gas Sport Utility Vehicle. The campaign, launched on December 20, 2025, drew to a close on April 22, 2026, after captivating more…
By Ayomide Otitoju A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the future Mbanza Congo Centrality in Angola’s Zaire Province, marking a new phase in the country’s push for integrated urban development and improved housing delivery. The project, located in the historic city of Mbanza Congo—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key symbol of national…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mustafa Bello as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria and ratification by shareholders at the bank’s Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. The appointment takes immediate effect and is expected to strengthen board continuity,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe on his nomination as Minister of Power, describing the appointment as well-deserved and timely amid ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s energy sector. In a statement signed by State Chairman Chief Moses Adeyemo Alake and State Secretary…
World leaders have intensified diplomatic pressure on Iran to return to negotiations aimed at ending escalating conflict in the Middle East, as fresh attacks threaten a fragile ceasefire and widen regional instability. Diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran has remained stalled since the ceasefire, with planned talks reportedly disrupted on multiple occasions. Iran has also…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as its new Chairman, following the retirement of Founder and outgoing Group Chairman, Jim Ovia. The bank disclosed this in a corporate notice issued in Lagos on May 5, 2026, noting that Ovia’s exit followed the completion of his 12-year tenure…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory corporate governance requirements. The bank said Ovia completed the mandatory 12-year tenure allowed for chairpersons of financial holding companies, non-interest banks, and payment service banks in Nigeria….
