By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank Limited says it has trained more than 6,200 journalists through its Annual Media Capacity Seminar over the past 12 years, reaffirming its commitment to promoting ethical journalism and equipping media professionals with skills to navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). The bank disclosed this after hosting the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable industrialisation, unveiling a comprehensive sustainability scorecard that places environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles at the centre of its strategy to become Africa’s most sustainable and globally competitive cement manufacturer. The company presented its 2025 Sustainability Scorecard at its 17th Annual General Meeting…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group hosted a private reception at Tate Modern in London to celebrate the success and enduring legacy of the Nigerian Modernism exhibition, one of the most significant presentations of African art in the gallery’s recent history. The exhibition, held in partnership with Tate Modern from October 10,…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has completed three major engineering projects across Nigeria’s healthcare, manufacturing and aviation sectors during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its commitment to improving operational efficiency and sustainability for businesses. The projects, executed through the company’s renewable energy, climate solutions and elevator divisions, underscore JMG’s focus on delivering innovative engineering…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leading digital financial services platform FlashChange has announced plans to host its quarterly webinar, themed “Africa’s Digital Future: Talent, Trust and Technology,” to examine key factors driving the continent’s digital transformation. The virtual event is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and will bring together industry leaders, technology experts,…
Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Kyiv since the start of its invasion of Ukraine, killing at least 17 people and causing widespread destruction in the Ukrainian capital, authorities said on Thursday. The hours-long attack, involving hundreds of drones and missiles, tore through residential buildings, leaving rescue workers searching through rubble for survivors as…
Switzerland booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday. The Swiss side will now face the winners of Friday’s Round of 32 clash between Colombia and Ghana. Johan Manzambi was instrumental in Switzerland’s victory, setting up the opening goal after a surging run…
Egypt booked a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Friday. Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive spot-kick to seal the historic victory after Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed from the penalty spot. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking him to an alleged corruption scandal involving a purported non-existent government agency and the alleged sale of public appointments. The opposition party said the allegations were serious and…
