By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday in Anambra State, reiterating that the 2027 general elections will be a contest between Nigerians and poor leadership. Addressing party members, Obi urged citizens to participate in the ADC’s ongoing online…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Lagos as a “living testament to African possibility,” highlighting its emergence as one of the continent’s most economically consequential urban centres. Speaking at the closing ceremony of Africa Week 2026, organised by King’s College London at the African Leadership Centre in the United…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has joined the global observance of International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that drive inclusive growth across society. International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, recognizes women’s achievements across sectors while emphasizing the need to accelerate progress toward gender…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment, equity, and inclusive growth as it joins the global observance of International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Give to Gain.” The company emphasized that empowering women is not only a corporate social responsibility but…
By Ayomide Otitoju Delta Air Lines, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, has successfully graduated 61 high-potential African girls from the 2026 LEAD Camp, inducting them into the 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) community, a long-term platform advancing leadership and opportunity for young women across the continent. Held in Accra from March 2–8 to…
By Ayomide Otitoju A United Kingdom–based non-governmental organisation, Youth Charter, has called for a new partnership between Commonwealth countries and African nations to empower women and girls through sport, martial arts, and community leadership programmes. The proposal was announced to mark the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day, with the organisation urging governments to complement…
By Ayomide Otitoju A senior energy industry executive has called for stronger efforts to ensure women move beyond symbolic representation to meaningful influence in leadership and decision-making roles across the sector. Reflecting on her career experience, the executive said that being the only woman in professional settings early in her career heightened her awareness of…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and sustainable empowerment as it commemorates the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day, themed “Give to Gain.” The company, a leading provider of integrated electromechanical solutions in Nigeria, said the theme reflects its philosophy of creating opportunities for women through access to mentorship,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has marked the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day by reaffirming its commitment to inclusive leadership and the empowerment of women across its value chain. In a statement commemorating the global observance, the company joined organizations worldwide in celebrating the resilience, achievements, and transformative contributions of women under this year’s…
