Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Nigeria has indicated its readiness and capacity to increase electricity exports to Togo and other West African nations under the Economic Community of West African States, as rising demand in the subregion continues to strain existing supply. The development follows a meeting between the Niger Delta Power Holding Company and Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, where discussions focused on expanding electricity supply to meet growing consumption needs in Togo. Togo’s increasing electricity demand, driven by the addition of new industrial and commercial users as well as expanded access initiatives, has compelled the country to rely more heavily…

NADDC Director General, Joseph Osanipin Elegbede Abiodun Charging infrastructures would be installed to support the deployment and adoption of electric vehicles across the country. The Federal Government has endorsed the acquisition of electric buses for civil servants as part of efforts to promote local vehicle assembly and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Osanipin said the buses would be sourced from local assemblers to act as boost to domestic manufacturers and stimulate growth in Nigeria’s automotive sector. He added…

Official portrait of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Credit: Anambra State House Elegbede Abiodun With his new portrait in place, all previous ones were to be removed immediately. The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled a portrait for his second term tenure, urging offices across the state to use the portrait. The portrait was officially unveiled by the governor on his Facebook page on Tuesday. He urged all offices, both public and private, including all government and non-governmental institutions, to discard the old portrait he used for his first term and download the new portrait and hoist it in…

(FILES) This photograph shows the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy following the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Play-Off draw at the FIFA’s Home of Football in Zurich on November 20, 2025. beIN Sports will broadcast in France all the matches of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, to the detriment of the Ligue 1+ platform, which had nevertheless reached an agreement with FIFA, AFP learned on February 11, 2026 from several sources close to the matter. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) FIFA has presented “Lighter,” a cross-genre collaboration between American country-rap artist Jelly…

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. File photo The Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity,…

Manny Ita  – Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been formally sworn in for a second four‑year term as governor of Anambra State, taking the oaths of allegiance and office in a ceremony held on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital. Governor Soludo took the oath at about 11:50 a.m., signing the documents amid applause as supporters and officials looked on. His deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim, also took the oath alongside him in the presence of family members and state and national leaders. The inauguration marked the official commencement of Soludo’s mandate that will…

Manny Ita  – The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that if the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran that began on 28 February 2026, persists through June, an additional 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger—raising the number of people experiencing severe food insecurity to a record global high. The WFP’s deputy executive director, Carl Skau, told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday that “If the Middle East conflict continues through June, an additional 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger by price rises,”…

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Behind The Scenes ‘Behind The Scenes’ has recorded a major international milestone, emerging as the highest-grossing Nollywood release in Ireland and the UK, with earnings of £159,000. The movie, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, also achieved significant commercial success at the domestic box office, grossing N2.7 billion to become one of Nollywood’s biggest titles of all time. In a post shared on its Instagram page, the distributor described the achievement as a record-breaking run and a defining moment for African cinema. ”A record-breaking run. A defining moment for African cinema,” the company said, adding that the film continues to attract audiences…

Manny Ita  – Côte d’Ivoire has been ranked as the top startup ecosystem in West Africa in a newly released industry report, overtaking traditional leaders Nigeria and Egypt in key areas including access to capital and financial innovation. The report, published this week by a consortium of global venture analysts and African tech ecosystem trackers, highlights a significant shift in regional dynamics, pointing to Abidjan’s growing appeal as a destination for startup funding and fintech development. According to the findings, Côte d’Ivoire recorded a sharp increase in early-stage investment inflows over the past 18 months, alongside improvements in regulatory support…