By Ayomide Otitoju Earlier this week, MTN Group President & CEO Ralph Mupita and MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola met with Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, to discuss the strategic role of telecommunications in the country’s economic future. The meeting focused on building a strong, reliable, and future-ready telecoms…
By Ayomide Otitoju A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Thursday that $6.23 million was allegedly withdrawn from the Garki Branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023, using forged documents. The testimony came during the trial of…
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), seeking $10 billion in damages over alleged leaked tax returns he claims caused financial and reputational harm. The suit, filed in Miami federal court, also names his eldest sons, Eric and Donald Jr., and their family business, The Trump Organization,…
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that all Canadian-built aircraft would lose their U.S. certification until Canada approves American-made Gulfstream business jets, a move that could trigger major travel disruptions if enacted. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of “wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly” refusing to certify Gulfstream’s newest models —…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 achieved unprecedented digital engagement, generating over 6 billion views across its social media platforms, including 5.2 billion video views, making it the most viewed continental football tournament in history. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF said the…
Real Madrid have been drawn against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League play-off round, setting up a swift rematch following their recent league-phase encounter, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. The draw, conducted on Friday, pairs Madrid with Benfica just days after the Portuguese side defeated the Spanish giants 4-2…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative aimed at fostering behavioural change and a cultural shift toward safer work practices among employees. The pilot programme, set to be rolled out across all Dangote Cement plants, marks a major milestone in reinforcing the company’s safety culture….
By Ayomide Otitoju NOJA Power Australia, in collaboration with its Nigerian representative, Fixontime Electric, and law firm Akinwunmi & Busari LP, under the auspices of its Let There Be Light series, has convened senior government officials, power sector executives, regulators, investors and other stakeholders for an Executive Dialogue on the Future of Electricity Distribution in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its ability to supply petroleum products in volumes well above Nigeria’s estimated domestic demand, underscoring its role in strengthening local supply security and reducing reliance on imports. In a statement, the refinery said it can supply up to 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily,…
