By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has attributed its higher impairment charges in 2025 to a deliberate strategy of strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating provisions for legacy credit exposures, even as the financial services group recorded a profit before tax of N1.007 trillion. Speaking at the company’s fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has launched its 2026 Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) with a State Stakeholders Conference held on June 9, 2026, in Enugu, bringing together representatives from government, healthcare, law enforcement, and community organisations to address Nigeria’s growing drug abuse challenge. The conference served as a platform for collaborative dialogue on strategies…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans for the 2026 edition of its Live it 100 on Campus Tour, a youth-focused engagement platform aimed at combining entertainment, learning, technology, and rewarding experiences for students across tertiary institutions nationwide. The tour will commence at Delta State University, with activities scheduled to run from June 16…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced that its youth-focused initiative, The Gathering on 100, will hold in Aba, Abia State, from June 14 to 15, 2026, as part of efforts to connect, empower, and support young Nigerians. The event, scheduled to take place at Prime Time Event Centre, Osisioma Junction, Aba, is designed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has hosted “Data on Trial,” a first-of-its-kind public engagement platform aimed at addressing customer concerns regarding mobile data usage, billing transparency, and digital consumption. Speaking at the event, MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Olutokun Toriola, underscored the company’s commitment to transparency and customer trust in an increasingly digital environment….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five suspects to 25 years imprisonment each for their involvement in the November 21, 2025 attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. Justice Binta Nyako handed down the sentence on Thursday after the defendants, including two Nigerien nationals, pleaded guilty to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking an early lead against South Africa in front of a capacity crowd of 80,000 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julian Quiñones opened the scoring in the ninth minute of the tournament’s opening match, giving Mexico early control at the iconic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The accident, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), involved a commercial minibus, popularly known as “Korokpe,” and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck with registration number EPE 554 YC. Preliminary findings at the scene indicated that the minibus driver sustained severe injuries and died instantly due to the impact of…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terrorism, declaring that those threatening Nigeria’s peace and security will face the full force of the law. In his nationwide Democracy Day broadcast on Friday, the President said the window of surrender and repentance for criminal elements would…
