By Ayomide Otitoju Several Sub-Saharan African economies are emerging among the world’s fastest-improving in global connectedness, according to the latest DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, which shows that globalization remains resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global trade policies. The report, released by DHL in partnership with New York University Stern School of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States has launched a major offensive against Iranian minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump warned Tehran of unprecedented military repercussions if it disrupts the strategic waterway. Trump’s remarks on Tuesday followed Iran’s vow to prevent Gulf oil shipments from passing through the strait, a move…
Japan will release strategic oil reserves as early as Monday to relieve pressure on gasoline and energy prices, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced Wednesday, citing supply concerns from the ongoing Middle East conflict. “Without waiting for a formal decision on coordinated international stock releases with the IEA, Japan has decided to take the lead in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) convened emergency talks on Tuesday to assess global oil supply security and consider a potential release of strategic reserves as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt energy markets. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said he had called an extraordinary meeting of member governments…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for sustained support for Nigeria’s entertainment and creative industries, emphasising that creativity is a continuous process that cannot be exhausted. The governor made the remarks while speaking at the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation by Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative aimed at discovering and training emerging African music talents while expanding access to world-class education in the creative industry. The foundation was unveiled on March 9, 2026, at a high-profile event held at The Delborough in Lagos, attracting prominent…
By Ayomide Otitoju Global oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, climbing about five per cent after slipping to $88 per barrel on Tuesday, according to market data. Brent crude rose to $92.43 per barrel as of 10:56 a.m. WAT, marking a 5.27 per cent increase. The benchmark had surged above $100 per barrel on Monday…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday led a cabinet delegation to inspect two key state projects—the Multi-Agency Office Complex and the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building—located within the Central Business District in Alausa, Ikeja. The Multi-Agency Complex, a multi-storey office building, is designed to centralise the operations of critical state…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Tuesday took its glaucoma awareness campaign to the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa in Ikeja, where health officials, civil servants and eye care professionals embarked on a “Walk for Sight” to commemorate **World Glaucoma Week> 2026. The awareness walk began at the Ministry of Health premises…
