The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has penned a tribute to the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. In a statement posted on X late Saturday, Obi described the octogenarian cleric as a global icon of spiritual leadership and a “faithful father in the faith” whose life has left an indelible mark on generations across the world. He wrote, “On behalf of my family, I join millions of believers and well-wishers across the world in celebrating your 85th birthday, Papa Kumuyi.…
Author: Lilian Azuh
As the world marks World Environment Day, the most consequential climate-finance decision Nigeria and much of West Africa can make is closer to home than Baku: how we choose to finance the land and the people who feed us. By Mannir U. Ringim (PhD) Long before the satellite forecasts and the seasonal advisories, the African farmer learned to read the sky. He watched the colour of the clouds, the behaviour of the birds, the first scent of rain on hot ground, and he planted accordingly. For generations, that knowledge was reliable enough to feed nations. Today, it is faltering not…
The stage was set, the lights dazzled and the future of African music took centre stage as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) unveiled seven emerging artistes tipped to become the continent’s next generation of superstars. During the AFRIMA Diamond Party and Prize Presentation held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Voyage Lagos, Nigeria, AFRIMA Awards, through its Talent Discovery and Promotion programme, formally launched Ellacentric, Black Astro, Yamayeh Vibez, Mayowa Afolabi, DELLFIRE, El Nayaan and Blinkz Baba into the African music space, declaring them the latest talents poised to take African music to…
The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) Joseph Tegbe held high-level talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Yu Dunhai on deepening bilateral cooperation across critical sectors including electricity, infrastructure and industrial development. The discussions, held in Abuja, centred on advancing the strategic partnership between both countries and identifying concrete opportunities for deeper collaboration in areas considered vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and modernisation agenda. Ambassador Yu formally congratulated Tegbe on his appointment as Minister of Power, acknowledging his pivotal role in strengthening ties between Nigeria and China under the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework. The ambassador reaffirmed…
Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets. The Banker Technology Awards received close to 200 submissions across 17 regional and product categories this year, with the cohort of winners reflecting a broad shift in how financial institutions are deploying technology as infrastructure embedded across payments, compliance, lending, and customer engagement. In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The…
Nestlé Nigeria has launched a multi-stakeholder coalition to drive sustained environmental action in commemoration of 2026 World Environment Day. Building on six years of nationwide awareness and clean-up initiatives, the coalition represents a coordinated and systems-led approach that brings together government, regulators, industry, recyclers and development partners to advance circular economy outcomes. The programme will be delivered across 12 locations nationwide through community sensitization and clean-upactivities. Focused on advancing more sustainable and resilient communities, the initiative aims to reduce waste leakage, strengthen collection systems and scale circular solutions through collective action. The programme will support environmental awareness, strengthen waste recovery…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), Abdulkadir Ahmed, has announced that the company’s Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE), a leading hub for maritime training, research and competence development, has secured international certification from the UK Nautical Institute. Ahmed disclosed this during a recent engagement, describing the achievement as a major milestone for Nigeria’s maritime sector and a significant endorsement of the Centre’s commitment to global best practices. Established as a one-stop destination for world-class maritime expertise, the Maritime Centre of Excellence operates from Bonny Island, Rivers State, serving Nigeria, West Africa…
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