By Ayomide Otitoju The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $7.41 million loan to support completion of the Renewable Energy for Electrification project in Liberia. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on Thursday in Abidjan. The new financing will address cost overruns linked to construction of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has announced the launch of the Ecobank SME Bazaar, a festive marketplace aimed at promoting local entrepreneurship and offering Lagos residents an enhanced shopping experience this December. The event will run across two weekends—29–30 November and 6–7 December—at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island,…
Byn Ayomide Otitoju Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination took centre stage at the 10th Anniversary International Conference on “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education,” organised by FAS Russia in partnership with HSE University and the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre. Regulators from BRICS and EAEU countries, along with judges, researchers and industry experts, examined how…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Monday began a five-day multisectoral workshop aimed at developing the Lagos State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS), a major step toward enhancing the state’s readiness to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The workshop, scheduled for November 24–28 at the Lagos Chamber of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges to February 4, 2026, for the commencement of trial. The case, originally scheduled for Monday, could not proceed due to the judge’s absence. It had also been postponed on October…
By Ayomide Otitoju The South-East caucus of the House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a pardon to the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement released on Monday following a caucus meeting, the lawmakers said a presidential pardon could create space for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, with a particular focus on supporting indigenous operators. The declaration was made by the bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, during a first oil presentation for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s corporate headquarters…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kebbi State on an official visit as security agencies continue rescue operations for abducted schoolgirls in the region. During the visit, the IGP is scheduled to meet with Governor Nasir Idris and address officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force….
President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by sweeping protectionist policies, mass deportations, and efforts to dismantle parts of the federal government. Since returning to the White House in January, the Republican president has deployed the National Guard in Democratic-run cities, confronted the media, and rolled back diversity and inclusion programmes. Despite extensive diplomatic…
