By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the pan-African banking group, has announced the second edition of its flagship Design & Build showcase. The five-day event, themed “How We Build, How We Live,” will take place from September 24 to 28, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos. It will…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called on African nations to harness internal strengths and global opportunities to drive industrialisation, deepen intra-continental trade, and build stronger regional value chains as a safeguard against global economic instability. Speaking at the company’s Special Day at the ongoing 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is expected to return to the Senate later this month following the expiration of her six-month suspension. Her counsel, Victor Giwa, confirmed that she would rejoin her colleagues when the National Assembly reconvenes on September 23. “She’s ready to resume her term. She’s currently in London,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the 2025 edition of its University Scholarship Programme, pledging full-tuition awards to 200 outstanding students who excel in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The initiative represents an investment of ₦160 million in Nigeria’s educational sector. In addition to covering…
By Ayomide Otitoju After a calm week in the Big Brother Naija house, the eviction show on Sunday night delivered a major twist as three housemates — Big Soso, Ivatar, and Doris — were evicted in quick succession. Big Soso was the first to exit, leaving the stage with her trademark humour. She joked about…
By Ayomide Otitoju A rally organised by the Lagos State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) descended into chaos on Sunday when suspected political thugs attacked participants at Lion Field, Alimosho. The event, led by former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, was held to welcome Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Lagos…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed on Saturday by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who disclosed that she died in the early hours of the morning. Born…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has confirmed that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will lead the state’s delegation to the 2025 edition of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) scheduled to hold in Atlanta, United States. In a statement issued over the weekend, the bank said Governor Sanwo-Olu would use…
By Ayomide Otitoju Calls for power rotation to Ogun West are gaining momentum as political stakeholders in the state intensify campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Since Ogun State was created in 1976, the governorship seat has alternated between Ogun East and Ogun Central, with no candidate from Ogun West ever emerging as governor….
