By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen have abducted nine worshippers from Saint John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon District, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident was confirmed on Monday by Emmanuel Udah, a former councillor representing Ukwuenyo Ward in the Ado local government legislative council. In a telephone interview with Channels Television, Udah described…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, accounting for roughly 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic potential embedded in these resources, according to a new study released by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) on Monday. Of this total, US$8.6 trillion remains undeveloped, highlighting…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank’s bid to acquire South Africa’s Bidvest Bank has collapsed, stalling the Nigerian lender’s expansion plans in the region. The transaction fell through after Access Bank failed to meet certain conditions by the contractually agreed deadline, Bidvest Group confirmed on Monday. In a statement, Bidvest said: “The parties have been actively…
By Ayomide Otitoju Choithrams, one of the UAE’s leading community supermarket brands, has launched the fifth edition of its annual “Double Blessings” Ramadan campaign, reinforcing its collaboration with Dubai Cares and the UAE Food Bank, both operating under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). The campaign, which has become a recognised feature…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has generated over 15,000 jobs through its Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), a youth-focused initiative designed to equip young residents with modern agricultural skills and expand opportunities within the state’s food system. The programme targets youths between the ages of 18 and 30 and aligns with the Ministry of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ministers of State for Petroleum Resources on Wednesday led top dignitaries on a tour of the NNPC Limited Pavilion at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026, underscoring the company’s central role in Nigeria’s energy sector. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, PhD, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), alongside Rt. Hon. (Obongemem)…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering long-term value to Nigeria’s energy sector through strengthened collaboration and strategic alignment. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, who led the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 20th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) officially commenced on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. NNPC Limited featured prominently at the opening ceremony of the 2026 tournament, with its Group Chief Operating Officer, Roland Ewubare; Executive Vice…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has congratulated legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti on his posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, conferred by the Recording Academy in January 2026. The award, presented at the Special Merit Awards ceremony in Los Angeles ahead of the 68th Grammy Awards, marks a historic milestone, making…
