By Ayomide Otitoju APO Group, a leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has promoted João Marques to Executive Director, Strategic Advisory, effective December 1, 2025. The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its strategic advisory capabilities across Africa and globally. João, previously Director of Strategy, brings over 15 years of experience…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday announced that the newly unveiled Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ibadan will be named after former state chairman, Alhaji Omokunmi Mustapha. Speaking at the event, Makinde said the PDP in Oyo has overcome internal disruption and is now united. “This is PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the expulsion of a group he described as “vagabonds” who previously exerted influence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde made the declaration on Tuesday during the unveiling of the Oyo State PDP secretariat in Ibadan, saying the party is now free from internal disruption….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has clarified that recent demolitions in Makoko were part of a broader safety, environmental, and redevelopment initiative aimed at protecting lives and preventing disasters linked to unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks, and high-risk infrastructure. The statement was made on Monday during a press briefing by Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oando PLC, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, has released its unaudited results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 32% year-on-year increase in upstream production to an average of 32,482 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). The growth was driven by a 36% rise in crude oil…
By Ayomide Otitoju African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled the top eight finalists for the first cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Program, a three-month initiative launching in March 2026 to support Africa’s most promising startups driving innovation in intra-African trade. The finalists were selected from over 1,600 applicants through a rigorous process involving business assessments,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on local and international investors to channel investments into Lagos, emphasizing the State’s readiness to partner with the private sector to drive development. Speaking at the Nigeria-UAE Investment Forum, “Investopia Global Africa,” organized by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment at Eko…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its role as Co-Financial Adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme (PPSFRP). The bond issuance, valued at ₦501 billion, represents a major milestone in the implementation of the ₦4 trillion…
By Ayomide Otitoju In commemoration of World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative, in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organisation and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative aims to promote cancer awareness,…
