Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

L–R: Dangote Oil and Gas Vice President, Mr. Edwin Devakumar; Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed; President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Deputy Chairman of the Prosperity Party, Adem Farah; and Dangote Group Chief Strategy Officer, Aliyu Suleiman, during an inspection of the fertiliser plant under construction in Gode, Ethiopia, over the weekend. … inspects fertilizer plant in Ethiopia. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertiliser investments, declaring that the continent has the capacity to feed itself and become a net exporter of agricultural products. Dangote made…

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, delivering strong earnings growth, balance sheet expansion, and improved capital strength across the Group. According to a statement by Group CFO, Sterling Financial Holdings Company, Adebimpe Olambiwonnu, Gross Earnings for 2025 increased by 44.4per cent to N486.8 billion, representing the strongest performance in the Group’s modern history. Profit Before Tax rose by 89.2per cent to N86.8 billion, while Profit After Tax increased by 74.8per cent to N76.3 billion. The Group’s…

File Photo: African Athletics Championship Nigeria finished with four gold, five silver and three bronze medals. Nigeria concluded the 24th African Athletics Championships with 12 medals after the women’s 4x400m relay team delivered a commanding gold-medal performance on the final day of competition. The quartet of Esther Okon, Toheebat Jimoh, Jecinter Lawrence and Patience Okon-George successfully defended Nigeria’s title in the event, clocking 3:29.25 to finish comfortably ahead of Ethiopia and Kenya on Sunday. Nigeria’s team dominated the race from start to finish and crossed the line nearly 30 metres ahead of their closest challengers to secure the country’s fourth…

File photo: Moniepoint Moniepoint Inc. has expanded its talent development push with a women-focused technology programme aimed at deepening participation in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy as competition for skilled software and product talent intensifies across Africa’s largest market. The initiative, held in Lagos as part of International Women’s Day activities recently, brought together women working across different levels of the technology ecosystem for leadership development, product training and applied engineering experience. The event was hosted at Moniepoint’s headquarters in partnership with Women Techmakers Lagos and Google Developer Group Lagos. The programme, themed ‘Break the Pattern’, combined keynote sessions, panel discussions…

LOTUS Bank, a leading non-interest banking and financial advisory services provider, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on CNG & EV (Pi-CNG & EV) during the launching of the Northern Corridor of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme in Kano State. The initiative by the government is designed to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more affordable and sustainable mobility alternatives through the expansion of CNG and EV infrastructure nationwide. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeja, who represented the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, described the…

Manny Ita  – Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has addressed ongoing public curiosity surrounding the personal life of his late colleague, Alexx Ekubo, confirming in an interview that the actor was married before his death but chose to keep his marital life private. Uchemba made the clarification while speaking during a media appearance where he was repeatedly questioned about Ekubo’s relationship status and whether he had children. The actor, however, resisted pressure from the hosts, insisting that such sensitive details should be handled by Ekubo’s immediate family rather than friends. According to him, Alexx Ekubo had intentionally preferred to keep his…

Manny Ita  – The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to inject ₦35 billion into major tourism infrastructure projects, signaling a strong push to diversify the state’s economy beyond oil. A significant portion of the funding will be directed toward the restoration and upgrade of the historic Badagry Point of No Return—a globally recognized site linked to the transatlantic slave trade. The revitalization aims to preserve its cultural significance while transforming it into a more structured, visitor-friendly destination capable of attracting international tourism. In addition, the government is set to develop a new Lagos Heritage Centre, envisioned as a modern…

Manny Ita  – Sierra Leone has agreed to accept Nigerian nationals deported from the United States as part of a broader migration arrangement affecting West African countries. According to the country’s foreign minister, the deal allows Sierra Leone to receive up to 300 deportees annually, capped at 25 individuals per month, all drawn from ECOWAS member states. The first batch—comprising migrants from Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, and Guinea—is expected to arrive on May 20. The agreement is part of Washington’s intensified efforts to speed up deportations by sending migrants to third-party countries rather than their nations of origin. Similar arrangements have…

Manny Ita  – Fashions Finest Africa has officially unveiled Epic Fashion Week 2026, a rebranded and expanded version of its former “Epic Show,” set to take place from May 22 to 24 at The Podium Lekki in Lagos. The three-day fashion event will spotlight 50 designers from across Africa, but this year’s edition goes beyond runway glamour. Organizers say the focus has shifted toward building a structured business ecosystem designed to help emerging creatives scale beyond local markets and compete globally. At the heart of the 2026 edition is a strategic push for industry sustainability, funding access, and market readiness.…

Christmas is celebrated all over the world in commemoration of the birth and life of our lord Jesus Christ. It is an annual and festive season that family and friends look forward to for the purpose of getting together in a common place to appreciate God, spend quality time with each other and exchange gifts.