By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with MONAT to sponsor the 2026 Young Innovators Camp, a free educational programme designed to equip children with practical skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The camp, which begins on July 20, 2026, will provide children aged 4 to 10 with hands-on learning experiences focused…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project has moved closer to implementation following the signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) by Heads of State of ECOWAS member countries at the regional bloc’s summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The agreement provides the legal and institutional framework for the cross-border gas pipeline project, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) whose lands and properties were acquired for major infrastructure projects across the state. The beneficiaries, including owners of filling stations, private schools, mosques, residential buildings and business premises, received cheques during a ceremony held on…
Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner to secure a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. Torres struck in the 106th minute, firing home from close range after Nico Williams headed Pedro Porro’s cross into his path, sealing Spain’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of entries for Season 2 of its reality music competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), expanding opportunities for emerging Nigerian music talents following the success of its inaugural edition. The competition, produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, returns with an enhanced prize package and a…
U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday after remaining on the presentation stage as Spain celebrated their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina and lifted the trophy. Trump, who presented medals alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, briefly stayed on the podium as the Spanish players celebrated their triumph,…
Andy Burnham will officially become Britain’s new prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer and becoming the country’s sixth leader since 2016. Burnham, 56, is expected to take office after King Charles III formally invites him to form a government. He will deliver his first speech outside 10 Downing Street following Starmer’s departure, outlining his…
FIFA made history on Sunday by staging the first-ever halftime show during a FIFA World Cup final, transforming the 2026 tournament decider between Argentina and Spain into a global entertainment spectacle at MetLife Stadium. The approximately 12-minute performance, curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen, took place during an extended 27-minute…
At least eight people were killed and dozens injured after waves of Ukrainian drones struck major logistics facilities in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions on Saturday, triggering massive fires and causing widespread damage. Russian authorities said the attacks targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, the country’s largest online retailer, with seven night-shift workers killed at a…
