By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Business Forum, THIQAH, actively participated in the 29th World Investment Conference (WIC) and the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF), held from October 22 to 23, 2025. Jointly organized by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), the Sharjah FDI Office, and the UAE Ministry of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has stated that Nigeria and the NNPC Ltd are set to record significant progress in positioning natural gas as a pivotal driver of inclusive and sustainable national development. Ojulari made this known while congratulating Dr….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has approved its first allocation from a new private sector financing window, providing $14 million in de-risking capital to the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to catalyze $200 million in private investment aimed at boosting food security in low-income African countries. The funding, part…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide, a pioneering Nigerian pediatric surgeon, has made history as the first African female pediatric surgeon to volunteer with Mercy Ships, a global humanitarian organization that provides free medical and surgical care through the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy™. Currently serving in Sierra Leone — a country…
PSC Chairman Mourns Festac DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye By Ayomide Otitoju The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Town Division, Lagos State. CSP Ngbaronye reportedly passed away on Friday, October…
. By Ayomide Otitoju The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured Nigerians of uninterrupted fuel supply and price stability during the upcoming festive season, despite recent increases in global oil prices. Highlighting the transformative impact of the Dangote Refinery, Dangote said the facility has begun reshaping Nigeria’s energy landscape…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria with the launch of the Yenagoa branch of Everyday Supermarket, one of the country’s leading retail chains. Speaking at the event, Chairman of Everyday Supermarket, Mr. Yemi Osindero, expressed delight at the brand’s expansion…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured members and delegates attending its elective national convention on November 15 in Ibadan, Oyo State, of comprehensive healthcare services throughout the event. Sen. Ishaq Salman, Acting Chairman of the Convention Medical Sub-Committee, gave the assurance during the committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Friday. He…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian billionaire and industrial magnate Aliko Dangote has officially become the first African to attain a net worth of $30 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The milestone follows a $430 million surge in his portfolio, rounding off a year of exceptional growth that added over $2.16 billion to his…
