The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is fundamental to attracting investment, boosting competitiveness, and achieving sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, the event took place virtually on Friday, May 8, 2026. This position was underscored at the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement themed “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable in Africa?” Special Assistant on Digital Transformation to the DG, Muhammad Aminu, speaking on behalf of the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized that investors are increasingly drawn to startups operating in environments supported…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Reverend Father Gabriel Osu dies at 72… The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has announced, with a heavy heart but with strong faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection of the body, the death of our brother and priest: Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Sunsay Osu who died, Friday, 8th May 2026. He was born on Sunday, 5th September 1954, a native of Ogbego Quarters, from Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Until his death, he was a priest of the Archdiocese of Lagos, ordained on Saturday, 5th December, 1981. He served in several parishes and institutions…
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has held a high-level meeting with Nicolai Tangen, the Chief Executive Officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund manager, overseeing assets valued at approximately $1.9 trillion. At the meeting, the Norwegian investment institution expressed strong interest in partnering with Dangote Group to expand its footprint across the African continent, with a focus on strategic sectors including power, energy, renewables, agriculture, fertiliser and cement. Also present at the meeting were Svein Tore Holsether, Chief Executive Officer of Yara International, one of the world’s leading fertiliser and agricultural companies,…
Africa bears roughly a quarter of the global disease burden yet imports nearly 97 percent of its pharmaceutical commodities, a vulnerability starkly exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This severe import dependence leaves Nigeria’s medicine security inherently weak. To address this, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) is stepping in as the financing answer, deploying asset-backed, risk-sharing capital to fund local pharmaceutical production, distribution, and supply chains. As part of this effort, the Bank has extended an invitation to Industrial Pharmacists across Nigeria to partner on solutions. Speaking in a recent interview with the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) for the…
My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere leader, attain the milestone age of 100 on May 11. Baba Fasoranti deserves all the encomiums that will come his way on this occasion for his uncommon life of service and immense contributions to this country. Pa Fasoranti has distinguished himself in all respects: in his disciplined, Spartan way of life, his belief in principles, and his commitment to noble causes. His life is a metaphor for integrity, honesty, dedicated service to the nation and true leadership.…
Former President Goodluck Jonthan will attempt to return to the presidency using the Peoples Democratic Party as the platform to actualize his renewed presidential ambition, Vanguard gathered authoritatively on Sunday.A top official in the Jonathan’s team confirmed to Vanguard on Sunday that the decision to use the PDP followed extensive deliberation over where his chances were brighter in returning to power in order to provide quality leadership to the country amid growing hardship and poverty. The confirmation of PDP as the channel through which Jonathn hopes to use to and return to power, immediately opened a floodgate of struggle by…
A fresh wave of attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali killed dozens of people, local and security sources said Saturday. Friday’s attacks were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already killed at least 30 people in attacks on villages on Wednesday. One local official said the latest attacks by the armed groups had brought the toll to more than 70 in recent days. Another local official put the death toll at 80. “Our hearts are bleeding,” one local youth leader said, accusing nearby army detachments of doing nothing to help,…
Sanwoolu Mr Oluwaseun Elijah tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about how his 11-year-old son, David, died after falling from the second floor of a school building in Akowonjo, Lagos State, the family’s desperate bid to save him, the N5m surgery demand, alleged official inaction, and the heartbreak of burying a child What is your relationship with David? David was my second son. I had two sons. My first son is Emmanuel, while David was the second child. How old was he? He was 11years and two months old when he died. He was supposed to be 12 years old this year. Can…
Katy Perry has been announced as a headline act for the FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Inglewood, California. Other stars performing prior to the first World Cup game in the United States on 12 June at the SoFi Stadium include Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema and Tyla. The US will face Paraguay in the tournament’s opening match. “This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared in a statement. “The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Idrisu Musa, in connection with the killing of his elder brother, Muhammed Haruna, and Haruna’s wife, Habiba Muhammed, in Asarara Village. According to the police, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the couple were allegedly attacked with a cutlass while asleep in their home at about 5:15 a.m. The victims reportedly sustained severe injuries during the assault and later died. Police spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, who confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday evening, said investigators recovered “substantial and incriminating evidence” linking the…