By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has endorsed the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) as a strategic national economic priority, with a soft launch targeted for the first quarter of 2027. The commitment was made at the inaugural meeting of the LIFC National Steering Committee in Abuja on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing together key…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is facing a criminal case in the United States, clarifying that proceedings before a Washington, D.C., court involve a civil dispute over access to government records. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the clarification in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared his readiness to stand with Nigerians determined to defend their votes and fight for what he described as the rescue of the country. Obi made the declaration on Thursday while addressing supporters at a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt,…
Nigerian comedian, writer, actor and occasional director Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he rejected several acting offers early in his career because he did not want to be typecast. Bovi, who began his career as an actor and creator of the popular Nigerian comedy series Extended Family, which premiered in 2007, disclosed this while speaking…
The United Nations has appealed for nearly $50 million to assist more than 84,000 people affected by catastrophic flooding in Nepal, warning that winter is approaching rapidly. The floods, triggered by a glacial mountain collapse along the China-Nepal border on August 26, killed more than 1,300 people and left over 5,600 others missing across the…
Researchers are investigating whether psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, could help prevent or reduce a painful side effect of chemotherapy. A study published Thursday in the journal Science examined the potential of psilocybin to treat peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Researchers conducted tests involving rats and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has commissioned the 6.475-kilometre Amanyam–Mbiaso Road in Ikot Ekpene, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure projects aimed at improving residents’ quality of life. The road was commissioned on Thursday at Amanyam, Ikot Ekpene, as part of activities marking the state’s 39th anniversary. Speaking at the event,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc will host a Capital Markets Day in London on September 21, 2026, as part of preparations for its proposed secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday and signed by its Company Secretary, Edward…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been recognised by the Lagos Chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) for its contributions to technology governance, cybersecurity, risk management, audit, assurance and digital trust in Nigeria. FCMB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Yemisi Edun, received a commemorative plaque at ISACA…
