FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended his decision to award a peace prize to United States President Donald Trump, dismissing criticism and rejecting calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Infantino came under fire after presenting the award to Trump on behalf of football’s world governing body during the World Cup draw…
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, escalating a dispute between the government and the Ivy League institution. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said his administration wanted “nothing further to do” with Harvard, following a New York Times report…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has launched a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative for 100 women as part of activities marking the 2026 World Cancer Day, reaffirming its commitment to community health and social impact. The initiative, scheduled around World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, is being implemented in partnership with the Care…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on Tuesday marked World Cancer Day 2026 with a high-impact awareness walk and a free cancer screening exercise for public servants, underscoring the state government’s commitment to prevention, early detection, and access to quality cancer care. Organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through its Non-Communicable Diseases and Cancer…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited’s pavilion at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 drew strong engagement as the company showcased its integrated operations and strategic initiatives at Stand B17. Throughout the summit, visitors interacted with teams from NNPC Retail Limited, NNPC Foundation, NipeX, and NNPC Medical Services Limited, gaining insights into opportunities across retail…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the membership of the continent’s leading multilateral financial institution. The accession follows the South African Parliament’s approval of the move in 2025, sealing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining strong support and partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to enhance security across the state. The governor made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has said the company is engaging partners with proven expertise in refining and petrochemical operations to reposition its refineries for sustainability and profitability. Ojulari disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to questions during a fireside…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and clean energy adoption as it marked the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy with a high-level multi-stakeholder engagement focused on Nigeria’s energy transition and sustainable industrialisation. The forum, themed “Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition: Balancing Risks, Trade-offs and Opportunities for Sustainable Growth,”…
