By Ayomide Otitoju As the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week gets underway, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a comprehensive toolkit aimed at helping governments promote active mobility—particularly walking and cycling—by making them safer. Themed “Make walking and cycling safe,” this year’s campaign seeks to spotlight the dangers faced by pedestrians and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic prosperity. This strategic partnership was highlighted during a courtesy visit by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Dangote Group, to…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly constructed Government House and Lodge in Awka, Anambra State, built by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, describing the development as a testament to visionary leadership and a rising Anambra. The new complex includes the Governor’s residence, Deputy Governor’s lodge, Governor’s Office, 24 additional structures, a…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a major boost for local health innovation in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) have announced a sublicensing agreement with Nigerian health tech firm, Codix Bio, to begin the local production of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) using technology from global diagnostics giant, SD Biosensor. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned further hearing in the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to June 26, 27, and July 4 and 5, 2025. The adjournment followed arguments between prosecution and defence counsel over the admissibility of cross-examining the prosecution’s third witness. Presiding judge,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail in the sum of N20 million to Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, a music producer and former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, in connection with an alleged $255,000 foreign exchange fraud. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, who presided over the case on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 7 arraigned music promoter Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of foreign exchange malpractice and money laundering totaling $397,106. ThankGod and his company, Eezee Global Concepts Limited, face a seven-count amended…
By Ayomide Otitoju Cascador, a leading accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Nigeria, has partnered with Sterling Bank to unveil a $2 million Catalytic Fund aimed at unlocking growth capital for African startups. The initiative introduces low-interest, collateral-light loans paired with business mentorship for Cascador alumni, marking a major shift in SME financing. Sterling Bank will…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has awarded ₦1 million each to four customers in the latest draw of its Season 10 Millionaire Promo, reaffirming its commitment to promoting financial discipline and customer loyalty. The draw, held in April 2025, also saw 112 customers win cash prizes up to ₦100,000 through a computerized…
