By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Medical Association (Nigerian Medical Association) has suspended its National President, Bala Audu, over alleged breaches of the association’s constitution following an Emergency Delegates Meeting (EDM) held in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, attended by 63 delegates from 23 state branches and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), also approved the formation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a series of masterclasses aimed at improving business skills, efficiency, and market access. The initiative, rolled out in April 2026, forms part of the bank’s broader strategy to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools for sustainable growth. The first…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to construct a 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa, similar in scale to his flagship facility in Nigeria, as part of a broader push to expand industrial capacity across the continent. Dangote made the disclosure on Thursday at a high-level summit in Nairobi, Kenya,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been inducted as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. Dangote was conferred with the Distinguished Honorary Fellowship during an induction ceremony held in Victoria Island, Lagos, where he received the honour from the President of the academy, Rahamon Bello. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited has warned the public against fraudulent claims circulating about the alleged sale of scrap materials, equipment, and refinery components from its facilities. In a statement, the company said the information being shared is false and misleading, stressing that it has not issued any tender, bid invitation, or approval for the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated elder statesman and Governance Advisory Council member, Otunba Busura Alebiosu, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described Alebiosu as a stabilising force and respected political leader whose…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from office to focus on his ambition to contest the governorship of Oyo State. His resignation, contained in a letter dated April 22, 2026 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, takes effect from April 30, 2026. The letter was submitted through the Office…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, seeking approval for a $516.3 million foreign syndicated loan to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry highway.The request was conveyed in a letter read at plenary on Thursday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, in line with Sections 16 and…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated 14-year-old Adeolu Oreofe for emerging as the 2026 African Spelling Bee Champion in the junior category, following the competition held in Harare. Oreofe, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College in Ado Ekiti, defeated contestants from more than 20 African countries to secure the continental title,…
