Author: Olawale Olurotimi

The UEFA Champions League returns this week with drama, revenge, and high-stakes encounters across Europe. Matchday 2 features a blockbuster clash between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, alongside tough away tests for Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City. Tuesday: Madrid’s Recovery & Liverpool’s Hellish Test Real Madrid make the long journey to Kazakhstan after their 5-2 Madrid derby humiliation against Atlético. They face Kairat Almaty at 5:45 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202), a game that suddenly feels far from routine. Later, Liverpool visit the intimidating Rams Park for a clash with Galatasaray at 8:00 pm on SS…

L-R: Bola Adeniji, General Manager/ Head of Marketing, Olam Agri; Hon Shehu Wada Sagagi, Commissioner, Ministry for Commerce & Investment, Kano State; Dr Goni Farouk Umar, Chairman, Arewa Consultative Forum, Kano State Chapter; Aminu Halima, a graduate of Crown Flour Angels (CFA) baking academy; Nitin Mehta, Managing Director, Wheat-Milling Business Unit, Olam Agri, during certificate presentation to 355 fresh graduates of the CFA initiative in Kano, recently. Olam Agri has been commended for its sustained investment in women’s economic empowerment as its Crown Flour Angels (CFA) Baking Academy graduated 355 women, bringing total beneficiaries to 1,004 in just three years.…

…As lawmaker distributes educational materials to students Ifako-Ijaiye has been named one of the most educated local government area of Lagos state by stakeholders in the education sector of Lagos state. This was as the lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, distributed thousands of school materials to students of the local government as part of his ‘Back To School Support Initiative’. The event, which took place at Fagba Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye, attracted hundreds of schoolchildren, parents, teachers, community leaders, and stakeholders. Items distributed by the lawmaker included 500 school bags,…

The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Friday night as the Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, ended his seven-day seclusion, marking a significant moment in the ongoing 2025 Olojo Festival. Emerging from his private spiritual retreat, the Ooni offered heartfelt prayers for Nigerians across all walks of life. The seclusion, a core part of the Olojo Festival, is a period when the Ooni withdraws from the public eye to commune with the ancestors, cleanse the land spiritually, and intercede on behalf of his people. It is believed that during this…

Exhibitors at the recently concluded Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia have lauded the event as a transformative platform for showcasing Nigerian non-oil exports and businesses on the global stage.Hosted by Fidelity Bank Plc in collaboration with AFRICON from September 18 to 20, 2025, FNITCC brought together innovative, export-ready Nigerian enterprises across diverse sectors—including fashion, arts, manufacturing, and technology—creating a vibrant space for commerce, connection, and cultural celebration.Praised for its energy and flawless execution, FNITCC Atlanta 2025 marked a significant leap forward from previous editions. With increased attendance, enhanced booth setups, and deeper engagement, participants…

L – R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON; Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, Andre Dickens; and Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo at the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) held in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend. Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian businesses in scaling up and competing effectively on the global stage. This commitment was underscored at the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC), held over the weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.Reflecting on FNITCC’s evolution over the past four years,…

…as Obajana Plant Secures IMS Certification Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has lauded Dangote Cement Plc for its significant role in elevating the country’s manufacturing sector and urged other manufacturers to emulate the Company’s dedication to best practices and operational excellence. The commendation followed the successful completion by the Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant in Kogi State, of the Integrated Management System (IMS) Certification Audit, conducted by expert auditors from the SON. The comprehensive IMS Certification Audit comprising of Stages 1 and 2 carried out by seasoned auditors from the Agency assessed the plant’s compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational health…

L-R: Jibola Abati, Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Taste of Africa Vibes; Olufunke Ogunkoya, Digital Travel Content Creator; Bayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer, WAKANOW; Ambassador Ikechi Uko, Convener, 21st Akwaaba Travel Expo; Nnena Ajanwachukwu, Vice President, Transport Ecosystem, Interswitch Group, and Sam Adeleke, Chief Executive Officer, Travel with Sam Global at the 21st Akwaaba Travel Expo held recently at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos. Interswitch, the leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities to prosper across Africa, has reaffirmed its leadership in powering the continent’s travel and mobility ecosystem. The technology giant showcased the…

Nigeria’s billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday waded into the ongoing fuel supply disagreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), advising the association to innovate or perishThe philanthropist stressed that he had followed the debate around the fuel supply issues between both parties recently, noting that he felt compelled to provide some perspective, especially as it relates to the future of the country.In a statement on recent issues in the oil and gas sector, especially in the downstream, Otedola also congratulated Aliko Dangote on the success achieved so far since his…

In line with its commitments of promoting sports and developmental initiatives at all levels, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is partnering the organizers of the first of its kind E1 Lagos GP an all-electric powerboat racing championship, set to hold between the 3rd and 5th of October 2025. Disclosing this at the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session in Lagos recently, Olayinka Ijabiyi, the Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication of FirstBank, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that engender human development across the country while cementing legacies. “Our involvement in the E1 Lagos GP is about driving…