By Ayomide Otitoju A new documentary is challenging long-held misconceptions about Africa’s pastoralists, portraying them not as marginalized relics of the past but as innovative leaders driving change across the continent’s drylands. Titled Charting New Futures in Africa’s Drylands, the film showcases stories from pastoralist communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Sudan—spotlighting their resilience, adaptability,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu joined dignitaries at the 90th birthday thanksgiving service held on Thursday at St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, where he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA), a leading provider of imaging solutions, has hosted its annual Dealer Conference at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai, celebrating a decade of innovation, customer engagement, and excellence. Themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” this year’s event brought together 100 partners from across Africa to explore Canon’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) AbdulRosheed Adewale Akanbi, has donated a bus to Telu Football Club, a grassroots football academy based in Iwo, Osun State. During the official handover ceremony, His Imperial Majesty presented the vehicle keys to the management and staff of Telu Football Academy, reaffirming his commitment to youth…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s fight against hunger gained fresh momentum as 60 young innovators came together for “The Biggest Hunger Hack,” a week-long challenge hosted by KFC Africa to tackle child hunger through technology-driven solutions. The event brought together some of the country’s brightest Gen Z minds to reimagine…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Latin America’s digital economy surges toward a projected value of nearly US$950 billion by 2026 (PCMI), the region is set to welcome its first-ever global tech and innovation event — GITEX LATAM. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN International in strategic partnership with the São Paulo Development…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with international partners and supporters, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system—an advanced platform designed for the early detection of public health threats worldwide. Since its inception in 2017, the EIOS initiative has grown steadily and is now used…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Arab Emirates and Türkiye have signed a landmark agreement to launch GITEX Ai Türkiye, a major artificial intelligence (AI) and technology exhibition set to become Türkiye and Eurasia’s most influential tech gathering. The partnership was formalized on the sidelines of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, the world’s largest technology event,…
By Ayomide Otitoju DHL Group has unveiled plans to invest over €300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), underscoring its long-term commitment to the continent’s fast-growing trade landscape. The multi-year investment will be implemented across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain to boost infrastructure, enhance service capabilities, and unlock new opportunities across key…
