By Ayomide Otitoju Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), are among top dignitaries expected to attend the official launch of a new book chronicling the judicial career of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola….
By Ayomide Otitoju Mrs. Jennifer Eric, Managing Director and CEO of Eric Genny Food, producers of the Erygenes Food brand, has called on the Nigerian government and citizens to increase their support for locally made food products. She said such support is critical for improving public health and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector. In an interview,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Namibia could produce more than 2.5 million tonnes of natural gas per annum based on early assessments of discoveries made since 2022, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) announced last week. Speaking at the Namibia International Energy Conference on April 24, Mtundeni Ndafyaalako, Executive of Upstream Development & Production at NAMCOR,…
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged that Canada will prevail in the ongoing trade war with the United States, following a dramatic electoral victory that returned his Liberal Party to power for a fourth consecutive term. Speaking in Ottawa early Tuesday, Carney promised to chart “a new path forward” for a nation he said was…
By Ayomide Otitoju The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with heightened security measures and significant legal maneuvering marking the proceedings.ourt Grants Federal Government’s Request for Shielded Witnesses Presiding judge Justice James Omotosho approved an application from the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court has overturned a Federal High Court ruling that awarded over N22 trillion against Union Bank and other parties in a legal dispute dating back to 2014. The case stemmed from a suit filed by Visana Nigeria Limited, which claimed Union Bank owed approximately $8 million, accruing compound interest of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has reported a 51% increase in turnover to N665.6 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, up from N441.5 billion in 2023. The company disclosed the development at its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday. Addressing shareholders, Ms. Bennedikter Molokwu, who chaired the AGM…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have commended the board and management of the tier-one lender for delivering an exceptional performance in the 2024 financial year. The praise was given during the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the 8th edition of its highly anticipated GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to take place from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s festival is themed “A Shared Experience,”…
