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…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Green Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, describing his passing as a significant loss to Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor said Nwosu’s death at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Residents of Alpha Beach Settlement in Okun Alfa, a coastal community on the Lekki Peninsula in Lagos, received relief materials from KloverHarris Limited following displacement caused by the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Lagos-based business consultancy firm distributed palliatives to more than 150 residents on Friday, March 13, 2026,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has announced the return of its flagship programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs across Nigeria, entering its third phase. A press conference and marketplace exhibition will be held on Tuesday, 17th March, offering attendees the opportunity to meet and support women-led businesses nurtured through the initiative. Entrepreneurs from the…
Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that NATO forces shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace, marking the third such interception since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets…
