Morocco Stuns Brazil With 1-1 Draw In World Cup Group C Opener

Morocco Stuns Brazil With 1-1 Draw In World Cup Group C Opener

The FIFA World Cup 2026 witnessed its first major surprise on Saturday as Morocco held tournament favourites Brazil to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group C opener, earning global admiration and igniting celebrations across Africa and the Arab world.Heading...
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Oniru Backs WISTA-Nigeria Maritime Conference

Oniru Backs WISTA-Nigeria Maritime Conference

TRADITIONAL ruler, the Oniru of Iru community in Lagos State, Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has pledged support for Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria.The traditional ruler expressed delight while receiving delegates ...
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NDDC Reiterates Support For Vulnerable Groups

NDDC Reiterates Support For Vulnerable Groups

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable development in the Niger Delta region through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives to support vulnerable groups across the Niger Delta region.S...
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Zenith Bank Takes Centre Stage At Toyota Awards Night

Zenith Bank Takes Centre Stage At Toyota Awards Night

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as one of the major winners at the 2026 Toyota Awards and Customers’ Night, clinching the prestigious Evergreen Customer of the Year Award in recognition of its position as Toyota (Nigeria) Limited’s most consistent customer...
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Standard Bank Group Backs Dangote IPO listing, Expansion Drive

Standard Bank Group Backs Dangote IPO listing, Expansion Drive

Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the contin...
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FAAN Reaffirms Commitment To Green Airports

FAAN Reaffirms Commitment To Green Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action as it joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. The event, themed “Global Call for Climate ...
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United Capital Secures Investment Banking Licences In Ethiopia, Rwanda

United Capital Secures Investment Banking Licences In Ethiopia, Rwanda

By ebosele@hotmail.com – Leading pan-African investment banking and financial services group, United Capital Plc, has recorded a major milestone in its continental expansion drive following the acquisition of investment banking licences in Ethiopia and R...
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LCCI Advocates Stronger Africa-Europe Trade Ties

LCCI Advocates Stronger Africa-Europe Trade Ties

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, has highlighted the growing influence of emerging economies in shaping global trade and investment, calling for stronger international partnership...
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Ebola: Tinubu Approves ₦10b Emergency Fund

Ebola: Tinubu Approves ₦10b Emergency Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding.The development was di...
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SAHCO Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UAE Trade, Aviation Partnerships

SAHCO Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UAE Trade, Aviation Partnerships

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its readiness to deepen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while pursuing strategic partnerships with leading Middle East airlines to boost passenger traffic, cargo m...
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Afolabi To FG: Reposition Eastern Ports For Economic Growth

Afolabi To FG: Reposition Eastern Ports For Economic Growth

Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and capacity expansion of Nigeria’s eastern ports in a bid to further stimulate economic activities in the axis&nbsp...
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Carloha Boosts 2026 Okpekpe Race Experience Through Innovation, Fan Engagement

Carloha Boosts 2026 Okpekpe Race Experience Through Innovation, Fan Engagement

Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, added excitement and innovation to the 2026 Okpekpe International Road Race, reinforcing its commitment to sports development, healthy living, and community engagement.The company played a si...
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Nigeria Targets €59m EU Grant To Tackle Illegal Fishing

Nigeria Targets €59m EU Grant To Tackle Illegal Fishing

Nigeria has expressed readiness to leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) as part of intensified efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while strengthening sustainable management of its marine re...
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NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre

NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre

Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre, Orogbum Community, in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and impro...
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