Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The third edition the Megastar Man of the Decade Awards 2026 is set to rise another notch as renowned Channels Television On-Air Personality, OAP, Geoffrey Uzono, and popular media personality Monica Aigbe, better known as Monique D Vibe, have been unveiled as co-hosts of the prestigious ceremony. Uzono and Monique D Vibe, both reputed personalities in Nigeria’s media and entertainment industry, are expected to bring their distinctive on-air chemistry, energy and sophistication to the awards ceremony, scheduled for October 16 at Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Abuja. Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Foundation will be honoured among other notable personalities,…

Temi Nkem speaks of preserving and growing her winnings rather than involving in spending spree. BBNaija Season 11 winner, Temi Nkem, has officially received her prizes worth N150 million, comprising N90 million in cash and an SUV valued at N60 million, following her victory on the reality television show. Nkem was presented with the prizes at a ceremony attended by P.M.NEWS, in Ilupeju area of Lagos, where she also disclosed how she plans to manage the cash component of her winnings. The reality star said she intends to invest a substantial portion of the N90 million cash prize, complete her…

Galatasarays got a boost on Tuesday as star striker Victor Osimhen returned to partial team training ahead of Friday’s Trendyol Süper Lig Week 7 home clash against Kasımpaşa. In a post on Galatasaray’s X account on Wednesday, the Nigeria international, sidelined with a groin injury, joined his teammates for part of the session at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities under head coach Okan Buruk. Osimhen took part in the opening stages of the workout before continuing with an individualized programme prepared by the club’s medical staff as he works his way back to full fitness. The session began with a…

Official commissioning was done by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has celebrated a major milestone with the official unveiling and commissioning of his new business venture, Euphoria 360 Hub. The facility was officially commissioned for operations by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, in the presence of Adebayo’s family, friends, colleagues and other well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the achievement with him. Reflecting on the journey behind the project, the actor described the unveiling as the realisation of a dream that began as a vision and…

Argentina get victory over Benin | Credit: Inter Miami Victory brought Messi’s international career to 126 goals for the national team. Lionel Messi ended his Argentina international career with a goal and two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The match, played on October 6, marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after a 21-year international career. Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was in charge of Benin for the farewell fixture. According to Inter Miami, Messi provided the assist for Nicolás Otamendi’s opener from a corner in the…

Formal credit access in Nigeria has nearly doubled to 10 per cent, reflecting a growing shift towards formal financial services, particularly among women business owners and farmers, according to the 2026 Access to Financial Services in Nigeria Survey by Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access. The survey showed that formal financial inclusion has risen to 73 per cent, representing an estimated 87.2 million adults across the country. The 2026 A2F Survey, conducted by EFInA in partnership with the National Bureau of Statistics, covered all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, based on more than 18,600 interviews conducted between April and…

File: Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has put the cost of the ongoing overhaul of infrastructure renewal, rehabilitation and construction in the Nigerian aviation sector at over N1tn. Keyamo, while speaking at the 67th anniversary celebration of the country’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has also approved the mobilisation of the China Civil Engineering Construction Company to commence work on the second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Among the new projects to be undertaken by the present administration in the sector is a light…

The Federal Government has dropped the interest rates on its latest savings bond offer, with investors set to earn 13.071 per cent on the two-year instrument and 14.071 per cent on the three-year bond. The Debt Management Office announced the rates in its October 2026 offer circular released on Monday. The new three-year rate represents a decline from the 15.12 per cent offered on the same tenor in September. The October offer opened on 5 October and will close on 9 October, with settlement scheduled for 14 October. The latest rates come as the domestic fixed-income market continues to adjust…

It was a hard fight for Nigeria’s side but a draw was achieved. Nigeria staged a remarkable late comeback to hold Russia to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. The Super Eagles appeared destined for defeat after Russia opened up a 3-1 lead, but goals from Osayande Edokpolor and Akor Adams in the final 12 minutes rescued a draw for Eric Chelle’s side. Kelechi Iheanacho gave Nigeria a dream start when he fired home from outside the box in the 10th minute, with Abdullahi Bewene providing the assist. Russia responded strongly, with Lechi…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso. Photo: CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has said its decision to cut the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent was designed to stimulate productive activities while sustaining efforts to bring inflation down to single digits. The Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Relations Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, said this on Tuesday at the CBN Special Day during the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair. “The Bank recently reset the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent and recalibrated…