By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has expressed disappointment over the conviction and life sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), describing the outcome as predictable. In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Uchenna Awom, Abaribe said the sentence appeared to be a predetermined decision,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen have reportedly abducted an undisclosed number of students and possibly some teachers during a raid on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The private Catholic school was attacked in the early hours of Friday. According to sources, the assailants arrived in large…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed deep condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Mr. Segun Awolowo Jnr, who passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 62. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo described…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank Group’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has secured new investment pledges totaling nearly €50 million to advance Mission 300 and accelerate climate action across Africa’s power sector. The commitments were announced at a COP30 side event held at the Africa Pavilion on 14 November. Germany pledged €14…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, scheduled for January 24–26 in Tripoli, will feature a dedicated Italy-Libya Roundtable, highlighting Italy’s enduring and expanding role in Libya’s energy, infrastructure, and economic sectors. The session will serve as a platform to discuss strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and joint initiatives aimed at strengthening…
By Ayomide Otitoju MPT, a leading African provider of critical power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first company on the continent to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification, issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), places MPT…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa’s Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is set to speak at the G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg on November 21, an event hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC). His participation comes as the country pushes forward an ambitious slate of mining, oil, gas, and infrastructure projects aimed at…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has announced the launch of its 2025 free prostate cancer screening programme, following the success of its 2024 edition, which provided early detection services to hundreds of men across Nigeria. The initiative, organised in partnership with the Men’s Health Clinic, is themed “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!”…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the former Executive Director…
