By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on January 12–13, 2026, hosted the physical interviews for applicants to the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, Cohort 2.0, as part of efforts by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, to strengthen Nigeria’s health system through strategic human capital…
By Ayomide Otitoju MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the financial arm of MTN Nigeria, has expanded its cross-border transfer service, enabling customers to send money to more African countries while enhancing inbound remittance capabilities from major international markets, including the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. With the latest expansion, Nigerian customers can now transfer…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to host another watch party for Super Eagles fans in Lagos as attention shifts to Nigeria’s third-place match following the team’s semi-final exit from the tournament. Hundreds of supporters gathered at Cubana, Lagos, on Wednesday night for the MTN-organised watch party to witness the Super Eagles’ semi-final…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hope and optimism remained strong among Super Eagles supporters on Wednesday night despite Nigeria’s narrow semi-final defeat to Morocco, as hundreds of fans gathered for a high-energy watch party organised by MTN Nigeria at Cubana, Ikeja. The match, which ended in a 4–2 penalty shootout loss after a tense stalemate, failed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved additional postgraduate programmes for Atiba University Oyo (AUO), Oyo State, expanding the institution’s academic offerings at the postgraduate level. In a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, and signed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei,…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor said Chief Akande, fondly called “Baba Omo Kekeke,” remains a role model, noted for his courage, integrity and unwavering dedication to the public good. Sanwo-Olu commended Akande’s record of public service, particularly his…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s fallen heroes and reaffirmed his support for the nation’s Armed Forces as the country observed Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day. In a statement personally signed on Thursday, Tinubu paid tribute to the men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guyana is entering a new phase of local content development as rapid growth in its oil and gas sector drives reforms aimed at improving efficiency and expanding domestic participation. In late 2025, the Government of Guyana announced that from January 2026, companies applying for local content certification under the Local Content Act…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reaffirmed its status as Africa’s largest music awards platform, drawing artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries to Lagos, Nigeria, for a week-long celebration of the continent’s diverse musical excellence. Held from January 7 to 11, 2026,…
