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,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) will make its debut in Casablanca from January 20 to 22, positioning itself as the region’s first Industry 4.0–focused platform dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial innovation and supply-chain transformation. Designed to connect Morocco’s industrial ecosystem with leading global…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has honoured its leading distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards, recognising their loyalty, resilience, and exceptional performance. The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated the company’s top-performing partners under the theme “Partner for Growth.” Awards included cash prizes, cement…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development by partnering with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos. The initiative forms part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The project was spearheaded by Fidelity Bank’s…
Russia has expressed serious concern over the arrival of NATO forces in Greenland, a mineral-rich Arctic island that US President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to seize. On Wednesday, France, Sweden, Germany, and Norway announced they would deploy military personnel to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, for a reconnaissance mission. The move followed a meeting in Washington…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s steadfast support for the Nigerian Armed Forces, highlighting the state’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of military personnel and the families of fallen heroes. The Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the pledge on Thursday during the Parade and…
