By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslim faithful across the country prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, Promasidor Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim community, wishing them a spiritually rewarding period marked by devotion, reflection and compassion. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company described Ramadan as a sacred season of fasting, prayer and self-discipline…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the International Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in London from February 10–12, NNPC Ltd’s Chief Financial Officer, Adedapo Segun, addressed a distinguished panel on Africa’s energy future. Segun stressed the urgency for African nations to prioritize energy access for their populations while tapping into green financing solutions to drive sustainable growth. He…
By Ayomide Otitoju HumanManager will be among the key exhibitors at the 2026 Lagos Tech Fest, scheduled for Wednesday, 18th February, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event brings together builders, founders, operators, and innovators to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital ecosystem. The workforce remains at the core of every growing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Kingdom has announced that all new visit visas for Nigerian travellers will be issued digitally from February 25, 2026, in a move to modernise its visa system. The development was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja. Under the new policy, Nigerian applicants will…
By Ayomide Otitoju A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has faulted Bola Tinubu over persistent electricity challenges, accusing the administration of failing to deliver on its promise of stable power supply. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Obi, a former Anambra State governor, recalled Tinubu’s campaign pledge to ensure…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment at the Bauchi airfield, describing the deployment as part of a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the US. In a statement issued on Monday, Defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, said the deployment followed a formal request…
By Ayomide Otitoju Five people were injured after a regional train derailed early Monday near Goppenstein in southern Switzerland, as authorities warned of high avalanche risk in the region. Police said the accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) with 29 passengers on board. More than two dozen people were evacuated to safety, while one…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video claiming that new tax laws would take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent tax on funds for building materials and other transactions. committee clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has already commenced and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has congratulated the Government and people of China as they celebrate the Spring Festival and usher in a new Lunar Year, noting that the occasion coincides with the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China. In a statement, Tegbe described…
