By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have signed a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia. The deal, formalized in Lagos, is one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date. Under the agreement, GCL…
By Ayomide Otitoju Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa, founder of the Celestial Church of Christ, has called for the unification of the church worldwide, according to a message delivered by his son, Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa. Speaking in a statement addressed to members of the church globally, Reverend Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa said he received several spiritual…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kassim Gidado, Chairman of Polaris Bank, has urged newly inducted banking professionals to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning and demonstrate ethical leadership as they navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. Gidado made the call while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Stream 1 Chartered Banker Induction Ceremony organised…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has called for stronger collaboration among policymakers, financiers, and businesses to accelerate trade within Africa and unlock the continent’s economic potential. Ogbonna made the call at the Access Bank Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026) held in South Africa, where…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday vowed to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States. “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force,” the Guards said in a statement on their official…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has hosted a virtual summit aimed at educating Nigerians in the diaspora on new tax policies and emerging investment opportunities in the country. The summit, held virtually on March 14, 2026, brought together Nigerians living across major diaspora markets including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and the United…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to open a new branch in Manchester, marking another milestone in the bank’s international expansion and efforts to strengthen financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria…
By Ayomide Otitoju The naira strengthened on Friday to close at ₦1,363.5 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, recovering from a sharp depreciation earlier in the week, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The currency had weakened to ₦1,425 per dollar on Monday, down from ₦1,398 recorded the previous…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled its National Convention for April 14, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 Nigerian General Elections. The party also announced that ward congresses will commence on April 7, followed by local government and state congresses as it begins the process of renewing its leadership…
