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Infinix today announced that the NOTE 60 SERIES has received a series of world-renowned design recognitions, reinforcing Infinix’s evolution toward premium smartphone design. Among the lineup, NOTE 60 Ultra has been honored with the Red Dot Award 2026, iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, and 2026 Golden A’Design Award, while NOTE 60 Pro has received the MUSE Design Awards 2026 Platinum, acknowledging Infinix’s outstanding progress in emotion-led aesthetics, refined craftsmanship and user-centric innovation. Precision Engineering and Expressive Design The NOTE 60 SERIES embodies Infinix’s approach to streamlining complex smartphone experiences with an integrated design language that harmonizes powerful performance with refined elegance,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, are expected to headline the public presentation of the long-awaited autobiography of former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Abuja. The event, which will hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, is expected to attract top government officials, military veterans, diplomats and other dignitaries from across the country. President Tinubu is billed as the special guest of honour, while General Danjuma, a former Chief of Army Staff and one-time Minister of Defence, will officially unveil the autobiography. The 881-page book,…

General CommentsWema Bank Plc has noted with concern recent media publications containing false, misleading, and wholly unsubstantiated allegations regarding the sale of certain Banana Island properties purportedly linked to the defunct Gulf Bank Plc. We unequivocally reject these claims, which are inaccurate, malicious, and clearly intended to distort the true position. For the benefit of our stakeholders—shareholders, customers, regulators, and the general public—we set out below the factual background to the transaction. The Original Exposure and DefaultIn 2002, Wema Bank Plc (the Bank) made an inter-bank placement with Gulf Bank Plc in the sum of ₦4.6 billion. By August 2004,…

The football season moves closer to its conclusion this week as the FA Cup final joins decisive penultimate fixtures across the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. With titles already secured and European qualification battles still wide open in others, the stakes remain high across Europe. Fixtures air live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. FA Cup Final: Wembley Takes Centre Stage The focus turns to Wembley Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 PM as Chelsea face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, live on SS Football (GOtv Ch. 61, DStv Ch. 205).City arrive chasing another domestic trophy after…

The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially began with the successful conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals at the Sanni Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano. The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah, Category Manager. In his speech, he reflected on the journey of the initiative, noting that, “Since 1999, what started with fewer than 500 schools has grown into a national movement, now engaging over 12,000 schools annually. This growth is not by chance. It’s a result of dedication, consistency, and the belief that every…

Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026). The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance”, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Friday, 8 May 2026, is a platform established to celebrate women driving leadership and impact across Africa’s financial services ecosystem. It also spotlights professionals whose contributions are often overlooked, while advancing visibility for women shaping banking and finance. In her acceptance remarks, delivered through Ezinwa Unuigboje, Company…

There is palpable excitement in Zamfara State as the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal officially commenced the 2026 Hajj airlift for pilgrims from the Gusau Airport (GIA). In a historic move aimed at easing the pilgrimage process, the state government announced that the first batch of pilgrims who departed for the Holy Land today, Friday, 15th May 2026. This milestone marks the fulfillment of Governor Lawal’s promise to make direct departures from Zamfara a reality, eliminating the need for pilgrims to travel to other states for airlift. However, the state government has issued a strict advisory to the public regarding…

L-R: Former President of NCCIMA Dr. Bisi Adeniyi, General Manager, Government Relations Dangote Group, Hashem Ahmed, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Helen William Umar and President of NCIMMA, Suleiman Liman, at the opening of the 22nd edition of the Niger National Trade Fair in Minna, Niger State…Thursday. …Dangote Sponsors Trade Fair Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago has declared that Niger State is open for business for the Dangote Group and other players in the Organised Private Sector (OPS)c. Speaking while declaring open the Trade Fair yesterday, the governor said the state is endowed with abundant…

By Hon Isah Media Team In a move that has energized supporters across Owan Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdul Kudus Isah has officially picked the National Democratic Congress, NDC, nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives seat. The development marks a significant step in Hon. Isah’s political journey and signals his readiness to take his grassroots-driven campaign to the next level. Known for his consistent engagement with the people at the ward level, he has built his reputation on accessibility, youth empowerment, and people-centered representation. Speaking after obtaining the form, Hon. Isah expressed gratitude to party faithful and community…

L-R: Solape Hammond, CEO, Produce for Lagos/Lead, Partnerships Sub-Committee, Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0; Dr. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Co-Chair, Technical and Programme, Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0; Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State/Co-Chair, Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0; Sam Egube, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State/Co-Chair, Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0; and Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, at a press conference to announce the Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0 in Lagos…on Tuesday. The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit,…