The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that about 80,000 children are at risk of cholera as heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and mass displacement continue to worsen humanitarian conditions in parts of West and Central Africa. In a statement, UNICEF’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa said the deteriorating situation has heightened the…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade Concerns have emerged over the effectiveness of waste management efforts in Lagos State despite the allocation of more than N1 billion for sanitation infrastructure projects in 2025. According to the Lagos State Government’s third-quarter 2025 budget implementation report, the Ministry of Environment recorded a year-to-date performance of 90.8 per cent under its…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated electromechanical solutions providers, is celebrating its 28th anniversary, marking nearly three decades of growth, innovation and industry leadership. Founded in June 1998 as a power generator solutions company, JMG has evolved into a diversified engineering firm offering services across power generation, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), in collaboration with security agencies, has intensified efforts to combat pipeline vandalism and protect critical energy infrastructure across the country. As part of the initiative, NNPC Ltd., through its Industry-Wide Security Architecture (IWSA) and the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC), joined the Office…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Executive of Shell plc, Wael Sawan, has said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered global energy disruptions “never seen before,” with more than 10 per cent of global oil production already removed from the market. Sawan made the remarks on Wednesday at a business summit organised by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a strategic partner beyond traditional banking services. The commitment was restated by the bank’s management during a keynote address delivered by the Executive Director, South, Pamela Shodipo, at the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face journalists on Wednesday on the eve of the World Cup, as off-field controversies continue to dominate preparations for the expanded tournament. Infantino is expected to confront questions over soaring ticket prices and immigration-related issues that have already affected participation, including cases of officials and fans being barred…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria exchange rate portal showed that the official rate at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) stood at approximately ₦1,360.55 per…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and authorised the immediate release of ₦10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s emergency response capacity. The development was announced on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
