History will be at stake when Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday, with both players chasing milestones that underline the contrast in their careers. Separated by 16 years, the 38-year-old Djokovic and 22-year-old Alcaraz arrive at Rod Laver Arena pursuing different but equally significant achievements. Djokovic is…
Elena Rybakina claimed a dramatic Australian Open title on Saturday, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set final to secure the second Grand Slam crown of her career. The fifth-seeded Kazakh prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a pulsating contest lasting two hours and 18 minutes at Rod Laver Arena, avenging her loss…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, aimed at strengthening infrastructure delivery, industrial capacity and green project development across Africa. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration across key sectors including mining, petrochemicals, building materials, agriculture and infrastructure construction, with both companies…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has unveiled its Gas Master Plan 2026, tagged NGMP 2026, as part of renewed efforts to reposition Nigeria’s gas sector as a driver of industrialisation, energy security, and sustainable economic growth. The unveiling, which took place at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Friday,…
A twin-engine aircraft carrying 15 people, including Colombian lawmaker Diogenes Quintero, has crashed in a mountainous area near the Venezuelan border, with no survivors reported. According to AFP, the aircraft departed the border city of Cúcuta on January 28 but lost contact with air traffic control shortly before its scheduled landing in the nearby town…
By Ayomide Otitoju A former Deputy Governor of Ondo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 2024 governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has defected back to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ajayi formally rejoined the ruling party on Tuesday at his hometown of Kiribo, Apoi Ward 2, in Ese Odo Local Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello permission to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 lesser Hajj. Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the temporary release of Bello’s international passport, which has been in the court’s custody. Bello is currently standing trial on charges of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 brought together over 5,000 participants, featuring more than 80 speakers, 38 exhibitors, and 15 product showcases. The event offered thought-leadership sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. MTN Chief Information Officer Shoyinka Shodunke delivered the keynote address, while several…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN has introduced a new newsletter segment, ‘15‑Minute Scoop with …’, offering quick, candid conversations with senior leadership on the telecoms and technology landscape across Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria. The column will appear on the last Friday of every month. The inaugural edition featured Group Executive Shoyinka Shodunke, who…
