MTN Uganda Appoints Sylvia Elsheikh as New Chief Marketing Officer
Before joining MTN Uganda, Elsheikh served as CMO at Airtel Zambia from 2022 to 2025, where she led the company to consolidate its market leadership, achieving a value share exceeding 60%. She also oversaw the rollout of Zambia’s largest 5G…
Nigeria can’t take Venezuelan deportees from US, says Yusuf Tuggar
Anadolu via Getty Images Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar in Russia in 2024. “We already have over 230 million people,” says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners…
Lekki Port begins transhipment to Togo, Ghana, Abidjan
Lekki Port begins transhipment to Togo, Ghana, Abidjan Nigeria’s first deep seaport, Lekki Port, has announced that it has commenced transhipment operations to some ports in neighbouring countries like Togo, Ghana and Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire. Addressing reporters in…
NNPC Refineries May Never Work Again Despite Gulping $18bn – Dangote
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has doubted the possibility of the state-owned Warri, Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries functioning again. The billionaire businessman also stated that the refineries, which are under the management of the Nigerian…
Enugu Is Soaring High Under Governor Mbah – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State following the official launch of the state’s own airline, “Enugu Air.” Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor, Okonkwo expressed deep admiration for what…
Ecobank launches $250 million capital raise to strengthen Pan-African banking platform
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has formally launched its $250 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance following shareholder approval at its Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 28, 2025, in Lomé. The capital…
Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster over the country’s “high rates of youth unemployment and job losses” as uncertainty over US tariffs hits the landlocked nation. Lesotho was hit by higher tariffs than any other country – 50%…
How Adoke stopped Jonathan from removing me as Borno Governor — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said he was the “most demonised” person under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. He said the then president mooted the idea of removing him as Borno State governor but the then Attorney…
LG polls: Air Peace suspends Lagos flight operations for 12 hours on Saturday
In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the airline said inbound and outbound flights will be suspended from 3am to 3pm. Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has announced it will suspend all flight operations into and out of Lagos for…
Court Fixes Date For Natasha’s Suit Judgment
Court Fixes Date For Natasha’s Suit Judgment The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to October 3 for judgment in a case filed on behalf of the Kogi Central senatorial district challenging the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice…