By Ayomide Otitoju The simmering rift between Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his predecessor, now senator, Gbenga Daniel, has escalated into a political showdown, deepening divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Although both men publicly deny any rivalry, recent events suggest a fierce contest is unfolding over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Stanbic IBTC Holdings Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0, organised in partnership with the Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre (LBSSC), has concluded in Lagos with record participation and groundbreaking discussions on leveraging finance, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle climate challenges across Africa. Themed “Financing Resilience: Digital Innovation and AI for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opened applications for the next edition of its Young Reporters Programme, set to take place during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Senegal. Sixteen young journalists from around the world will be selected to participate in the immersive training initiative, designed to develop their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of attempting to sabotage the country’s energy supply chain after the union ordered its branches to halt crude oil and gas supplies to the facility. In a statement issued on Saturday, the company described the directive…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have agreed to deepen collaboration to enhance trade facilitation and drive industrial growth, following a high-level strategic consultation held in Lagos on September 26. The six-hour engagement, which culminated in a joint communiqué signed by Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has condemned the strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), describing it as “bully and guerrilla tactics” designed to hold Nigerians to ransom. In a strongly worded statement titled “Lawless PENGASSAN: Its Lies and Terror Tactics”, the refinery rejected…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Board of Directors has approved a $10 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility for Exim Bank Tanzania Limited to strengthen the country’s private sector and de-risk cross-border trade. The African Development Bank (AfDB) said the facility will provide up to 100 percent guarantees to international confirming banks against non-payment risks, enabling…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new Review of African Inland Fisheries has called for urgent investment in restoring aquatic habitats and integrating fisheries into broader water resource management to safeguard the livelihoods of millions across the continent. The report underscores the sector’s role beyond nutrition, highlighting its contributions to resilience, income diversification, and social cohesion. It…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Friday to advance Nigeria’s global aspirations during the ongoing 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA80). The talks, held at UN headquarters, focused on Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the Security Council, as well as cooperation on…
