By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to advanced cardiac care and protecting residents from catastrophic healthcare costs as beneficiaries of its Free Health Initiative shared their experiences of how government intervention helped save their lives. The beneficiaries, including 19-year-old Lydia Ogungbayi, 16-year-old Moshood Muritala and three-year-old Ayoife…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the Federal Government’s signing of the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, describing it as a major reform that could boost investment in the sector and support Nigeria’s ambition to increase crude oil production to 3 million…
US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid mounting criticism over a failed private investment proposal and allegations of a workplace affair. Trump said FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if it considered replacing Infantino, describing the FIFA president as “fantastic” and praising his leadership of the 2026…
Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, according to representatives of the couple. Ronaldo, 41, announced the marriage on Instagram by sharing a photograph of the couple’s hands showing their wedding rings alongside the caption, “C ❤️ G”. The ceremony was held on Tuesday in the Portuguese coastal resort of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler, on his 70th birthday. Fowler, who turned 70 on Wednesday, August 12, was described by the governor as a respected public officer, tax administrator and social reformer who has contributed to the development…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub in Agege as part of efforts by his administration to strengthen food security and improve food distribution across the state. The hub, built on 7,000 square metres of land at Pen Cinema, Agege, is the third facility in the state’s network…
By Ayomide Otitoju Efforts to improve road safety in Ogun State have received a boost following renewed collaboration between Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The development followed a courtesy visit by the newly deployed Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, and members of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access has emerged as the largest source of CFA candidates among employers in Nigeria, according to new data from CFA Society Nigeria. The development highlights the growing emphasis on professional development and investment expertise within the country’s financial services sector. In its “Where Nigeria’s Finance Professionals Work” series, CFA Society Nigeria ranked…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported improved implementation of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO), with the Dangote Refinery accounting for about 98 per cent of crude oil and condensate supplied to domestic refiners in the second quarter of 2026. The DCSO is enforced by the NUPRC under Section…
