By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the CANEX WKND Junior Chef Competition, targeting Nigeria’s emerging culinary talents aged 16 to 21. The competition will hold during CANEX WKND 2026, scheduled for November 5 to 8, 2026, in Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has marked its 28th anniversary with a renewed commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting Nigeria’s transition to cleaner power sources through innovative renewable energy projects. The company, which commenced operations in June 1998, said it has continued to evolve in response to the changing needs of businesses and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with American businesses operating in Nigeria, with a focus on eliminating trade bottlenecks, expediting cargo clearance, and enhancing bilateral economic relations. The pledge was made during a quarterly engagement between the NCS and the American Business Council (ABC) held on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to youth financial education through a financial literacy outreach at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of activities marking Global Money Week 2026. The interactive session impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical lessons on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail earlier granted to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, over his failure to appear in court for the continuation of his trial. Justice Mohammed Umar made the ruling on Tuesday after the defendant failed to attend proceedings…
Former England captain David Beckham has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining entertainment royalty in Los Angeles just hours before the United States hosts its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beckham, 51, received the honour on Friday in a ceremony attended by Hollywood star Tom Cruise,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States has granted permanent residency to former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday, bringing an end to months of legal and immigration proceedings involving the former official. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since January last year for medical treatment, including prostate cancer surgery….
By Ayomide Otitoju JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that candidates who participated in the exercise can now access their results through approved result-checking platforms. According to him, the release of the mop-up results marks the completion of the examination process, allowing the Board to proceed with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a clean sweep in the Adamawa State Local Government Elections, winning all 21 chairmanship seats and all 226 councillorship positions across the state. The Chairman of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Mohammed Umar, announced the results at the commission’s headquarters in Yola after…
