By Ayomide Otitoju In a bold move set to disrupt the ultra-competitive premium smartphone market, Infinix has unveiled its latest NOTE 50 Series, bringing top-tier engineering and design to consumers at a fraction of flagship prices. Priced just under $500, the series positions itself as a formidable alternative to industry heavyweights like Apple and Samsung….
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Health Day under the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,” the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, making the enclave one of the most perilous places for children and pregnant women. Amid renewed hostilities between March 18 and April 4, more than 500 children and 270 women…
Pope Francis made a surprise appearance on Sunday, greeting worshippers in St. Peter’s Square just two weeks after being discharged from hospital for a severe bout of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff, visibly frail and attached to nasal breathing tubes, was seen smiling and waving as he was wheeled through the crowd following a Mass dedicated…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has secured a milestone crude export deal, marking a significant shift in the nation’s oil trading framework. The state-owned energy giant will deliver its first crude cargo on an ex-ship basis this April, in what is being described as a strategic breakthrough. According to shipping…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has called on African nations to intensify trade among themselves in response to the new tariff measures introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that the continent could face serious economic setbacks if action is not taken swiftly. In an interview…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election. Soludo, who ran unopposed, secured overwhelming support during the party’s primary held in Awka on Saturday. Out of 3,260 accredited delegates, 3,175 participated in the exercise, with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $197.71 million into the foreign exchange market to shore up liquidity and ensure market stability, following recent global economic disruptions. The intervention, announced on Saturday by the Director of Financial Markets Department, Omolara Duke, comes amid rising concerns over new U.S. tariffs on Nigerian…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has raised concerns over the limited female representation on the newly reconstituted board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), following President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments. In a statement issued Friday, WIEN President Eyono Fatai-Williams congratulated the appointees but criticized the fact that only one…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N111.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a 71% year-on-year increase, according to a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday. Despite a 56.6% decline in revaluation income and a 1.9% drop in…
