Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Elegbede Abiodun Interswitch, through its flagship brands, Quickteller and Verve, has announced its sponsorship of three major award categories at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), reaffirming its continued support for the growth and global recognition of Africa’s film and television industry. Through Quickteller and Verve, the company is backing key segments of the continental awards that spotlight creative excellence. Quickteller will feature as the sponsor of the Best Music Score category, while Verve will sponsor the Best Writing in a Movie category as well as the Best Writing in a TV Series category, recognising…

Elegbede Abiodun Globacom has unveiled two fresh television commercials, “Road Trip” and “Department of Imagination,” which accentuate its drive to deliver limitless possibilities through reliable, seamless connectivity for Nigerians. Both commercials blend entertainment with everyday relevance, showing how Glo’s network supports real-life experiences while hinting at a more innovative, connected future. In “Road Trip,” a relatable family adventure unfolds, filled with lighthearted moments and familiar challenges. When Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi encounters frustrating network issues, the contrast becomes evident after switching to Glo. Instantly, connectivity improves downloads speed up, navigation becomes effortless, and entertainment flows without interruption. The ad subtly highlights…

Elegbede Abiodun “What we need now is urgency, sustained investment, and collective accountability.” Chairman of Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Council (NMEC) and United Nations Malaria Ambassador, Aliko Dangote has called on governments and the private sector to urgently scale up coordinated action to eliminate malaria, describing the moment as critical to ending one of the world’s most devastating diseases. Speaking to mark World Malaria Day 2026, Dangote emphasised that while progress against malaria has been significant, it remains uneven, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, which bears more than 90 percent of the global disease burden. Despite significant advances in prevention and…

Elegbede Abiodun This week, African Voices, the Globacom-sponsored magazine programme on CNN International, turns its searchlight on Ejatu Shaw the London-based photographer and multidisciplinary artist whose work continues to refract heritage into striking visual poetry. Born in 1996, Shaw is a graduate of University of Westminster, where she earned a Master’s degree in Photography Arts in 2020. Yet the true genesis of her craft predates the academy. It was during a 2013 family sojourn to Sierra Leone that her creative awakening first flickered—like light finding its way through a narrow aperture—setting her on a path of introspective exploration. Her oeuvre…

Manny Ita  – The stage is set for the 2026 edition of the Southwest Investment Summit and Awards, a flagship gathering expected to convene policymakers, investors, and business leaders to accelerate economic development across Nigeria’s South West. Now in its sixth edition, the summit has evolved into a strategic platform for advancing investment conversations, fostering partnerships, and recognising individuals and institutions shaping the region’s economic trajectory. Organisers say this year’s event will deepen focus on innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable growth, while spotlighting emerging opportunities across key sectors. Scheduled to hold in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of the country, the…

Manny Ita  – Top Nigerian listed insurers on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) paid a total of N288.85 billion in claims in 2025, marking a 38.17% increase from the N209.05 billion recorded in 2024. AIICO Insurance and AXA Mansard together accounted for more than 61% of the total claims paid. The data, compiled from audited financial statements of nine major insurance firms, shows rising pressure across the sector as claims payouts continue to grow faster in several cases than premium income. AIICO Insurance remained the largest claims payer, disbursing N95.84 billion in 2025, a 5.79% increase from N90.59 billion in 2024.…

Manny Ita  – Mali’s military junta said on Saturday it was engaged in intense fighting against what it described as “terrorist groups” following coordinated surprise attacks on areas around the capital Bamako and several other parts of the country. According to the army, helicopters were deployed over Bamako and near the international airport as clashes broke out at a nearby military base, in what officials described as one of the most serious and complex assaults since the junta seized power in 2020 and 2021. A military statement said: “Terrorist groups, not yet identified, early this morning targeted certain points and…

Manny Ita  – Japan has introduced its most significant overhaul in decades to the rules governing the export of defence equipment, marking a major shift in its long-standing restrictions on overseas weapons sales. The updated policy makes it easier for Japan to supply military equipment to allied countries, signalling a gradual but important move away from the strict limitations that have defined its post-war defence posture for generations. Officials say the change is designed to strengthen security cooperation with trusted partners and improve interoperability in joint defence operations. The reform is also seen as part of Japan’s response to rising…

Manny Ita  – The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, the first woman to hold the position and lead the global Anglican Church, is set to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome this weekend during her first overseas trip since her enthronement last month. Mullally will meet the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics during a four-day visit beginning Saturday. The meeting comes 60 years after a landmark 1966 encounter between Archbishop Michael Ramsey and Pope Paul VI, which marked the first high-level engagement between the two churches since the Church of England broke away from Rome in the…

Manny Ita  – Transnational Corporation Plc has reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a mixed performance with lower revenue but improved profitability and stronger balance sheet growth. The group recorded revenue of ₦125.1 billion compared to ₦143.7 billion in the same period of 2025. Despite the decline in revenue, profit before tax rose slightly to ₦50.7 billion from ₦49.4 billion, while profit after tax increased to ₦37.9 billion from ₦36.7 billion. Earnings per share also improved to 216 kobo from 192 kobo. Total equity grew to ₦392.8 billion from ₦353.4 billion at the end…