Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently hosted a high-level delegation from Newryton International Industrial Development Co. Ltd, a leading Chinese investment and industrial development consortium, to advance discussions on deepening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and development financing between both countries. The Newryton delegation, led by Mr. David Chen, Assistant Secretary-General of the China Hainan Investment Council, had earlier engaged with the Nigerian Association of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). They were accompanied to the NCSP by Mr. Joe Onyuike, Vice-Chairman of NACCIMA’s Agriculture and Livestock Trade Group, who conveyed NACCIMA’s support for the delegation’s engagements. Discussions centred on the…
The UEFA Champions League reaches a decisive point as Matchday 6 delivers high-stakes fixtures across Europe. All matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Real Madrid host Manchester City in the round’s biggest clash, while Inter Milan face Liverpool in a meeting of two sides desperate for a statement win. Tuesday: Inter Host Liverpool in a Heavyweight Clash The evening begins in Munich where Bayern, now third in the standings, welcome Sporting Lisbon at 6:45 p.m. The match will be live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Bayern’s 3–1 loss to Arsenal halted their…
Globacom has launched four brand-new movies on Glo TV, offering subscribers access to premium, never-before-seen entertainment at no cost whatsoever. The announcement underscores the company’s commitment to enriching the digital entertainment space and celebrating African storytelling on a world-class platform. According to Globacom, the new titles feature some of the continent’s finest actors, presenting a compelling spectrum of romance, comedy, drama, and cultural expression. The exclusive films include Johnny Just Come (JJC), Eko Vibes, Bound, and Shifting Desire. “Each of these movies has been carefully curated to showcase diverse African narratives while providing exceptional entertainment that is not available in…
The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual…
The Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR, has identified investment in quality education as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. Adegunwa stated this recently while delivering his address at the combined 5th and 6th convocation ceremony of the University, held at the Alhaja Adiat Abegbe Makanjuola Lecture Theatre. According to him, the dedication and financial commitment of stakeholders have continued to strengthen the university’s foundation and growth trajectory. He appealed to well-meaning individuals to support the institution in its drive for sustainable development. “This event marks a key milestone for our university. It honours our graduates and celebrates our…
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, took centre stage at the 2025 Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) Annual Conference in Lagos, held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, leading high-level conversations on reimagining financial inclusion through innovation, infrastructure, and cultural shifts in consumer credit. The two-day gathering brought together senior policymakers, financial services executives, and technology leaders from across Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem to explore pathways for expanding credit access to underserved communities. As a returning Gold Sponsor, Interswitch reinforced its long-standing commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial infrastructure and enabling inclusive growth through…
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has launched TELE-VET, Nigeria’s first Tele-Veterinary Call Centre, marking a groundbreaking milestone set to transform access to expert animal healthcare using mobile technology. Speaking at the event held at the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Animal Hospital, Oko-Oba, Agege, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, described TELE-VET as a transformative initiative that strengthens animal health systems, improves food safety, and accelerates agricultural innovation across the etate and beyond. She stated that technology continues to redefine global food systems, and Lagos,…
“Follow who know road”, i.e., stick with the expert, is a cliché in Anambra politics. Governor Chukwuma Soludo has once again confirmed the spirit of the statement with his 2026 budget. The 2026 Anambra State Budget, appropriately titled “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues”, will culminate Governor Soludo’s first term with great success and usher in a more ambitious second term, a commitment made by the Solution Governor to drive Anambra towards accelerated growth. With the budget as input, the expected output and projected outcomes are clearly visible, demonstrating that Governor Soludo is committed to delivering the new Anambra he promised.…
The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) convened key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem; policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups, and innovators, on Thursday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, for a landmark gathering focused on exploring the transformative potential of emerging technologies that support the city’s evolution into a leading technological hub in Africa. With the theme “Future Technologies & a Sustainable Lagos,” the conference once again served as a powerful convergence point for Nigeria’s innovation community to examine the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, smart infrastructure, digital transformation, and economic inclusion. Delivering…
At the 2025 Brands and Marketing Conference hosted by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Interswitch Group, emphasised the need for marketers and journalists to adopt a balanced, collaborative approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her keynote address was delivered on her behalf by Tomi Ogunlesi, Divisional Head, Brands and Communications, Interswitch.Speaking to the conference theme, “AI and the Future of Marketing Workflow: Disruption or Opportunity?”, Dr. Eromosele noted that AI has already reshaped how content is created, distributed, and evaluated. She emphasised that while the technology unlocks new levels of efficiency, it also requires responsible…