Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit to the country in 18 years, with artificial intelligence, young Catholics, migration and Europe’s future among the key issues on his agenda. The 71-year-old pontiff, the first American pope and whose paternal grandmother was born in France, landed outside Paris shortly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kenyan President William Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a major African investment, saying it demonstrates what governments, investors and financial institutions on the continent can achieve through collaboration. Ruto made the remarks in a post on his official X account after visiting the refinery in Lagos. “The refinery in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its prequalification programme to cover a wider range of life-saving medical devices, including contraceptives and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening technologies. The expansion broadens the range of quality-assured, safe and effective products covered by the programme, which already includes in vitro diagnostics and male circumcision devices….
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has hosted Nigerian music producers and artistes for an industry engagement with Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Creative at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), during her visit to Nigeria. The event focused on songwriting, music publishing, creator development and opportunities available to Nigerian talent in the global music industry. The session also…
By Ayomide Otitoju A telerobotic surgical procedure conducted between Ogun State and Abuja on September 19, 2026, has demonstrated the potential of telecommunications technology to expand access to specialist healthcare in Nigeria. The procedure, led by Professor Obi Davies-Ekwenna in collaboration with RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, used MTN 5G technology to connect medical…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a significant development for Nigeria’s upstream gas sector. The project, located offshore in Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 112 and 117, is being developed by AMNI International in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid with a 1.4MW battery energy storage system in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The project is expected to provide reliable electricity to rural households and businesses, with the battery storage system enabling the mini-grid to operate…
The war in Sudan has produced what aid agencies call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet it remains one of the least covered. Since April 15, 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, nearly 200,000 people have died, according to UN estimates. Over half the population needs humanitarian assistance….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts to unlock Nigeria’s gas resources for industrialisation, investment and job creation. The project, developed by Nigerian independent oil and gas company AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies,…
