By Ayomide Otitoju Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up for “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song was released on Friday through Sony Music Latin and FIFA, marking a major collaboration between two of the world’s leading music acts. Blending Shakira’s Latin pop and reggaetón…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s state-owned energy company, NNPC Limited, has called for stronger African-led financing frameworks and commercially viable payment systems to unlock the continent’s vast gas potential and drive energy security and industrial growth across the region. Speaking at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, themed “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank Plc has dismissed recent media reports alleging wrongdoing in the sale of Banana Island properties linked to the defunct Gulf Bank Plc, describing the claims as false, misleading, and unsubstantiated. In a statement issued on Friday, the bank said the reports were designed to distort the facts surrounding legacy transactions…
By Ayomiode Otitoju MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Programmes, reaffirming its commitment to supporting academic excellence and developing future Nigerian leaders. The initiative covers the Science and Technology Scholarship (STS), the Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS), and a newly introduced Medical Scholarship category designed to provide targeted financial support to outstanding…
By Ayomide Otitoju Angola’s National Institute of Support of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (INAPEM) has paid a courtesy visit to the head office of a Nigerian organisation to understudy the mySMEville platform, a digital initiative developed in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support micro, small and…
Former Manchester United and England captain David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, have an estimated combined wealth of £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion), placing them among the UK’s richest sporting figures. The former footballer, who retired in 2013, is co-owner…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rebuked plaintiff Johnmary Jideobi and his counsel, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over what he described as a lack of diligence in prosecuting a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The judge described the conduct of the…
Donald Trump said on Friday that tariffs were not discussed during his landmark summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite expectations that both leaders would address the future of their tariff truce. Speaking after returning to Washington from Beijing, Trump said he had secured what he described as “fantastic trade deals” with China. “We didn’t…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization has raised alarm over the rapid global rise of nicotine pouch products, warning that tobacco companies are using aggressive and deceptive marketing tactics to target young people and drive addiction. In a new report released on Friday, the WHO said nicotine pouches — small sachets placed between the…
