Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

For €90m clause, Osimhen might leave Napoli during January transfer — Report Victor Osimhen For €90m clause, Osimhen might leave Napoli during January transfer — Report Nigerian Victor Osimhen reportedly has a €90m release clause for a permanent move during the January transfer window, according to a report by RAI Sport. Victor Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan earlier this season, had previously attracted interest from clubs like Al-Ahli, Chelsea, and PSG, although negotiations fell through during the summer. Before his loan move, Osimhen extended his contract with Napoli until June 2027, with his release clause lowered from €130m to…

Benin Writers’ Society Celebrates the Birthday of the Wife of Its Founder -Mrs Mary Ogbankwa With a Lovely Poem Mary Ogbankwa For Mary, Born on Freedom’s Day On this day, when the nation sings, A queen was born, a heart with wings. Mary Ogbankwa, so bright, so true, The stars themselves smile down on you. As Nigeria celebrates her rise, You, too, stand tall, a light in the skies. Born with the spirit of a land so free, You embody strength, grace, and harmony. With each passing year, you shine even more, A treasure to cherish, a soul to adore.…

Kekere-Ekun officially sworn in by President Tinubu as substantive CJN Kekere-Ekun officially sworn in by President Tinubu as substantive CJN. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to respecting the independence of the judiciary, vowing never to interfere or abuse the relationship between the executive and judiciary. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kudirat Kekere-ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at the State House, Abuja, on Monday, President Tinubu described the judiciary as a crucial pillar of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following…

64th Independence: Spotify launches ‘Sound of Nigeria’ to celebrate 64th Independence: Spotify launches ‘Sound of Nigeria’ to celebrate. Spotify, an online streaming platform, has unveiled a soundtrack, “The Sound of Hope”, to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Okumu said, “Spotify’s soundtrack of independence celebrates Nigeria’s music, as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day. “Spotify is joining the festivities with “The Sounds of Nigeria” campaign. This campaign aims to honour the country’s rich musical heritage, which has long been a unifying force and…

Women Empowerment: Access Bank Comes Stronger in Southern Africa, Relaunches W Initiative in Zambia and Botswana, Fostering Growth Women Empowerment: Access Bank Comes Stronger in Southern Africa, Relaunches W Initiative in Zambia and Botswana, Fostering Economic Growth Access Bank Plc, one of Africa’s leading banks, has reinforced its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment across Southern Africa with the relaunch of its ‘W’ Initiative in Zambia and Botswana. The ‘W’ Initiative, which provides a wide array of financial services and support programs specifically designed for women, is a key component of Access Bank’s broader strategy to drive financial inclusion and foster…

Polaris Bank Awarded Nigeria’s Best Bank In MSME Lending Polaris Bank has been given award for being outstanding in Nigeria as Best Bank In MSME lending. Polaris Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail commercial banks, has been recognized as the country’s Best Bank in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) lending. The prestigious award was presented at the inaugural MSME Finance Awards 2024, organized by Nairametrics and The Economic Forum, held over the weekend in Lagos. The bank’s long-standing commitment to supporting MSMEs through both direct and indirect funding channels earned it this recognition. The expert judges at the awards…

Oil & Gas: Customers Patronize Dangote For Products At Abuja Trade Fair, Making Enquiries Oil & Gas: Customers Patronize Dangote For Products At Abuja Trade Fair, Making Enquiries. Customers at the 2024 Abuja International Trade Fair(AITF) have been thronging the pavilion of the Dangote Group to make inquiries about the company, and its state-of-the-art oil refinery, which recently commenced the discharge of petroleum products. Dangote Group is one of the major sponsors of the 19th Trade Fair organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry(ACCI). Many of the participants were seen milling around the company’s other business units, which…

With AI, there’s  potential to drive employment, get used to the newest opportunities creator Oladapo Sofowora With AI, there’s  potential to drive employment, get used to the newest opportunities creator. “By working together, we can drive more employment and open new pools of opportunities using technology as a catalyst,” he stated. Nigerian journalist and public relations expert, Oladapo Sofowora, has urged the media to adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape by promoting the constructive applications of Artificial Intelligence. He also said by working as a nation Nigeria can drive more employment and open new pools of opportunities through…

750,048 for BVN in  two months as enrollments reaches 63.4m – NIBBS 750,048 for BVN in  two months as enrollments reaches 63.4m – NIBBS. Following Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) and Financial Services in Nigeria 2023 Survey report, 5% or about 3 million of banked adults do not have a BVN or NIN. Enrollments for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) by bank account owners in the country have increased to 63.4 million in September 2024, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) disclosed in its just released BVN data. Previous data released by the organisation showed that the enrollment database…

FIFA Club World Cup 2025, as places and stadiums for events are revealed  Gianni Infantino “Football is the most popular sport on the planet, and in 2025 a new era for club football will kick off when FIFA stages the greatest, most inclusive and merit-based global club competition right here in the United States,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA has stated the twelve stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when the 32 best clubs in the world play for the only official title of FIFA Club World Champions.…