Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike The United States government has opened a fresh legal battle against Google, urging a federal judge to order the breakup of the tech giant’s advertising technology business. The case, which began on Monday, marks a crucial phase in the Department of Justice’s antitrust campaign against Big Tech. Prosecutors want Google to spin off its ad publisher and exchange operations and be banned from running an ad exchange for the next decade. This comes after Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled earlier this year that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over digital advertising tools, known as the “ad tech stack,”…

By Atoyebi Nike Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he will represent President Bola Tinubu and present Nigeria’s key priorities to world leaders. The high-level session, which opens on Monday and runs until September 28, will see Shettima deliver Nigeria’s national statement, unveil the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, and participate in side events, bilateral meetings, and roundtables. Tinubu was initially scheduled to address the Assembly on the second day of the General Debate, but a revised list of speakers…

By Atoyebi NikeThe National Pension Commission (PenCom) has banned significant cross-shareholding in Nigeria’s licensed Pension Fund Operators (LPFOs) as part of sweeping reforms aimed at safeguarding pension assets and ensuring good governance. In guidelines issued on Friday, effective immediately, PenCom defined significant cross-shareholding as any direct or indirect ownership of five per cent or more in multiple LPFOs, whether acquired through mergers, acquisitions, inheritance, debt-to-equity conversion, or other means. The regulator directed existing holders to divest within six months and warned that any shares held in violation of the guidelines would be void, stripped of voting rights, dividends, or governance…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will hold its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja from November 3 to 6, focusing on the theme, “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors.” In a joint statement on Sunday, NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh said President Bola Tinubu would declare the conference open, while the sub-theme, “Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit: What Nigerians Expect in 2027,” would guide deliberations ahead of the next general elections. According to the Guild, the annual forum will examine challenges and opportunities facing editors in strengthening…

By Atoyebi  NikeAfrica’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of collecting as much as ₦50,000 on every truck loading fuel at his refinery, warning that such charges ultimately inflate pump prices and burden consumers. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Dangote said, “By the time everybody collects their own, you are talking about ₦80,000 to ₦84,000. Who pays for that cost? The consumer actually pays.” He described the alleged levies as rent-seeking practices that hurt efficiency. NUPENG neither confirmed nor denied the allegation. Its President,…

By Atoyebi NikeNigeria’s rising 400m hurdles sensation, Ezekiel Nathaniel, has once again rewritten his nation’s record books, running 47.11 seconds in the men’s final at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. Despite the career-best performance, he narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth. The dramatic race initially saw American Rai Benjamin disqualified for a lane infringement, briefly elevating Nathaniel into bronze position. However, Benjamin’s successful appeal was upheld, securing him the gold medal. Brazil’s Alison dos Santos took silver in 46.84 seconds, while Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba earned bronze in 47.06 seconds. Nathaniel’s time not only secured him fourth place but…

ByAtoyebi NikePresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on her election as Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. In a statement by his Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Kuku’s leadership and foresight, noting her rise from Regional Advisor for Africa to a permanent member of the ACI World Governing Board. The President said her recognition reflected FAAN’s sustained efforts in ensuring safe and efficient air transport in Nigeria. Kuku’s election was ratified during the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly held in Lusaka, Zambia, on September 13, 2025. Founded…

By Atoyebi Nike Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will make a state broadcast at 6 pm today to thank stakeholders for restoring peace and to reassure residents of his administration’s commitment. Fubara disclosed this on Friday after returning to Port Harcourt, where he was received by a large crowd at the airport. “We are going to address the state officially by 6 pm, and in that broadcast, we will appreciate everyone who brought normalcy to this state,” the governor said.

By Atoyebi Nike The UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that floods, storms, and water-related disasters will continue to worsen as global warming places unprecedented pressure on the world’s water resources. “Water-related hazards continue to cause major devastation this year. Unfortunately, we see no end to this trend,” WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She cited recent monsoon floods in Pakistan, flash floods in Bali, and rising waters in South Sudan as examples. According to the agency’s latest report, 2024 was the hottest year in 175 years of observation, with global surface temperatures averaging 1.55°C…

By Atoyebi Nike The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has called on indigenous oil and gas service firms to expand into deepwater operations, citing vast opportunities in the sector. Ogbe made the appeal on Tuesday during a tour of West African Ventures’ (WAV) Fabrication Yard and facilities at the Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne, Rivers State. He praised WAV’s advanced capacity, including its rolling mill, ocean-going vessels, and offshore logistics base, describing the company as “a very good Nigerian firm.” WAV Managing Director, Michael Dumbi Amaeshike, said the firm has operated for…