By Ayomide Otitoju Fearless Energy Drink, Nigeria’s leading energy drink brand under Rite Foods Limited, has reinforced its presence in youth culture and high-energy sports as the official energy drink sponsor of the 11th edition of the African Knockout Championship (AKO11) in Lagos. The championship, held at La Madison Place, Lekki, on Saturday, 15 November…
By Ayomide Otitoju In collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning, a capacity-building program on “Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institutions” was held in Tunis from 10 to 14 November 2025, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s Islamic financial sector. Organized at the request of the Tunisian government, the program provided…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, continues to demonstrate political strength and public support, even as former governor Peter Obi faces criticism for attempts to challenge Soludo’s authority, according to the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor. Mefor described reports portraying Soludo as threatened by Obi as misleading, noting that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on Tuesday unveiled the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP), a major reform initiative aimed at restructuring health financing, expanding insurance coverage, and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare through a unified public–private framework. The launch, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, brought together government officials, healthcare regulators, insurers, development…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied reports suggesting that the recent reduction in petrol pump prices was driven by the Federal Government’s suspension of the 15 per cent import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with market conditions. In a statement, the company said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has been recognised once again as Nigeria’s most tax-compliant organisation, receiving top honours from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for the second year running. The award was presented during the FIRS Special Day at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair held at Tafawa Balewa Square. According to FIRS,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Ebenezer Kolawole, has renewed the Bank’s call for young Nigerians to adopt a consistent savings culture, describing it as essential for long-term stability and financial resilience. Kolawole delivered the message to students of Alvana Model Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State, during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coronation Registrars Limited, a subsidiary of Coronation Group, has partnered with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) to conduct a one-day blood donation drive, recording over 80 employee donors at the Coronation Group Plaza in Lagos. The exercise, held as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda, aimed to…
US actor Tom Cruise received the first Oscar of his career on Sunday night, earning a standing ovation as he accepted an honorary award at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The 63-year-old star, known for his decades-long run of blockbuster roles, was welcomed to the stage to the iconic Mission: Impossible theme, applauded by…
