By Oluwole Alao The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has pledged the Agency’s full support for the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) artificial intelligence–driven transformation as the Commission marked its 35th anniversary in Abuja. Inuwa, delivered a goodwill message at the celebration, commended CAC for its uncommon consistency and resilience, noting that while many organisations rise and fall after initial success, CAC has continued on a steady growth trajectory, the event was held at the Ladi Kwali hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel. Reflecting on his early engagement with the Commission, the NITDA…
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L-R – Engr. Aliyu Yusuf Aboki , Executive Secretary WATRA; Mrs Nneena Ukoa, Head Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission; Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi, Chairman Board of Commissioners, Liberia Telecommunications Authority; Kelechi Nwankwo, Director Corporate planning, strategy and Risk Management(NCC); Hon. Ben Fofana, Commissioner with oversight responsibility for Licensing and Regulation (LTA); Usman Mamman Director, Licensing & Authorization (NCC) during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on 30th January, 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West…
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has urged leaders and key stakeholders in the South-East to prioritize peace and security of the region. He also called on them to promote infrastructure development and deliver bankable, investment-ready projects to unlock the region’s long-term development potential. According to a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, Alawuba made the call in his goodwill remarks at the South-East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholder Forum held on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. The forum, which focused on advancing the South-East Vision 2050 development framework,…
Soldiers The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army said on Sunday that it would investigate allegations that some military officers were shielding drug peddlers in the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. This followed accusations by the chairman of the LCDA, Jimoh Saliu, who alleged that some top military officers were protecting illicit drug peddlers in the area. In a statement on Sunday, Saliu claimed that a place known as Gidan Drama in the Marine Beach community of Apapa, which is not far from the Tego Army Barracks, served as a hub for illicit drug activities. Describing the…
Bunmi Fresh revelations have emerged following the dramatic scenes that played out at the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, aka Omije Ojume, last week, with her estranged husband, Rotimi Adeoye, offering his version of events amid an intensifying family dispute. In a YouTube broadcast aired on Yeye Kudi Courtroom TV, a woman played a recorded phone conversation with a man alleged to be Adeoye, in which he detailed his marriage to the late singer, the circumstances surrounding their separation, and his strained relationship with their children. The disclosure comes days after what was meant to be a solemn…
Peller and Jarvis Habeeb ‘Peller’ Hamzat, the TikTok content creator, has appealed to his ex-lover Jarvis for a second chance to revive their relationship. In December 2025, Jarvis confirmed that her relationship with Peller had ended, disclosing that he initiated the breakup. She explained that the major issue was the pressure of trying to keep their relationship private, which she said was unsustainable. “He was denying because he wants the privacy to be serious. Our relationship is not secret. Privacy is not a secret. He was the one denying me online, saying it is a cruise,” she said. In a now-viral live stream,…
Marley On what would have been Bob Marley’s birthday, February 6th, nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning icon Ziggy Marley has released a deeply personal new single, “Many Mourn For Bob.” The track serves as a profound meditation on the enduring legacy of his father and marks the first time in Ziggy’s storied career that he has dedicated an original song specifically to the reggae legend. A Rediscovery Through MusicThe song evolved during Ziggy’s time producing the 2024 biopic Bob Marley: One Love. That period of reflection allowed him to view his father’s life through a “new pair of eyes,” bridging the gap…
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has posted its interim, unaudited full-year financial results, showcasing a 99% year-over-year (YoY) increase in profit before tax (PBT) for the year ended December 31, 2025. A key driver of this performance was the Group’s substantial growth in both interest and non-interest income, with gross earnings rising by 46% to₦476.5 billion. Interest income surged by 43% to ₦369.6 billion, reflecting growth in loans and advances to customers and improved yields on investment securities. Meanwhile, non-interest income soared by 57.3%, supported by higher trading income, increased fees, and commissions. These income…
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to making Africa fully self‑sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent’s industrial backbone and reducing reliance on imported construction materials. Speaking during a strategic briefing on the company’s expansion drive, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak, emphasised that the company is accelerating its investments across African markets to close supply gaps and support the continent’s infrastructural ambitions. According to him: “Our vision is clear — to ensure Africa produces enough cement to meet its own needs…Through continuous expansion, operational excellence, and a strong distribution network, we are positioning Dangote…
Rite Foods Limited, a proudly Nigerian and world-class food and beverage company, congratulates the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti on his historic posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, conferred by the Recording Academy in January 2026. The global honour reinforces Fela’s enduring legacy as a fearless cultural icon whose music inspired generations. It also resonates strongly with Rite Foods’ Fearless Energy Drink, which in 2021 became the first brand to confer a posthumous award on the Legend, recognising his audacity, originality, and uncompromising voice during the Felabration festival at the Afrika Shrine, Lagos. Presented at the Special Merit Awards ceremony in Los…