By Ayomide Otitoju Government ministers from Zambia and across the region have launched a landmark One Health Regional Call to Action during a signing ceremony at the inaugural Eastern and Southern Africa Regional One Health Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. The ministers of Health, Agriculture, and Environment jointly pledged to strengthen One Health systems to safeguard…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Friday led a large-scale Awareness Walk around the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, to mark the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, carrying a bold message: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” The vibrant procession, featuring a music band, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative lender and operator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has unveiled a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale. The announcement follows the emergence of 35 finalist teams from regional pitch sessions that attracted 1,460 participants across seven Nigerian cities. Managing Director/CEO of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a free virtual masterclass on the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA), aimed at helping small businesses understand and prepare for changes taking effect next year. The session will hold at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 12 December 2025, and will cover key provisions of the new law, its…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank’s DettyFusion platform is emerging as a major corporate force in Nigeria’s fast-growing December entertainment economy, with its involvement expected to boost ticket sales, deepen digital fan engagement, and enhance overall concert experiences as Lagos’ live events sector continues its post-pandemic rebound. DettyFusion will drive fan engagement for Chike Live: Detty…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has hosted a delegation from Newryton International Industrial Development Co. Ltd, a major Chinese investment and industrial development consortium, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and development financing between both countries. The delegation, led by Mr. David Chen, Assistant Secretary-General of the China…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled a landmark ₦1 trillion national scholarship programme aimed at expanding access to education and supporting academic excellence across Nigeria. The initiative, which begins in 2026, will provide annual funding of ₦100 billion for 10 years…
Exness, one of the world’s largest multi-asset brokers, has opened a new office in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in its long-term expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With fintech innovation accelerating across the region, South Africa has become a leading hub for digital finance. Cape Town’s advanced financial system, strong talent pool, and vibrant…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Thursday held a high-level strategy session with Heads of Agencies to accelerate the implementation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order mandating Social Health Insurance for all residents. The meeting, held at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, marked a major push in the state’s effort to eliminate…
