Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oyebanji pays one month salary arrears to LG workers, primary school teachers – Ekiti State Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, the Governor of Ekiti State, has approved the payment of N15,000 wage award for all workers in the state, as part of measures put in place to cushion the effect of the current economic situation in the country.  The payment will run for a period of six months pending the time an agreement is reached on minimum wage for workers. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, pensioners in the state will also receive…

First Lady: Jigawa State distributes N100,000 to 250 elders Mrs Hadiza Namadi, the First Lady of Jigawa State, has distributed N100,000 each to 250 elderly individuals, summed up to N25 million. The distribution took place in Dutse on Thursday as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) under the theme “Better Days Ahead.”  Mrs Namadi explained that the financial support, shared among individuals aged 65 years and above, serves to mitigate the economic challenges faced by the elderly and alleviate their sufferings. The initiative is spearheaded by the Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. As part…

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development  sign MOU to deliver 100,000 affordable housing units across Nigeria As part of efforts to leverage private sector collaboration in closing the housing deficit of the nation, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a consortium to build 100,000 affordable housing units across Nigeria.   The MOU was signed on Thursday 21, December 2023, at the Ministry of Housing headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement published on the ministry’s official website.   The agreement between the Housing Ministry and the Consortium of private sector-led companies, headed by…

BON Awards 2023: Adebayo Salami and Toyin Adegbola to be honored Organisers of the longest running, pan-Nigeria film industry awards, best of Nollywood have revealed that for the 2023 edition, asides the different categories available that the announced nominees can win from, two others who have made tremendous impact on the Nigerian film industry will be honoured with a special recognition and lifetime achievement award. The duo billed to be honoured this year are Adebayo Salami, for his many contributions to the industry, and Toyin Adegbola, for being a phenomenal actress. According to Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of…

UBA Foundation extends generosity to less privileged at “Annual Food Bank” The Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday December 21, hosted the 2023 edition of its annual Food Bank initiative as part of its line-up of activities to mark the festive season. The UBA Foundation Food Bank serves as a charitable event dedicated to supporting the less privileged and individuals in need, around the bank’s community or operation. This year, the bank, through the foundation, generously reached out to thousands of individuals in need, extending its community service commitment. In Nigeria, the event…

Oluremi Tinubu disburses N950 million to vulnerable elderly people – (RHIESS) The Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) promoted by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu is to disburse N950 million to 250 vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. The First Lady disclosed this Thursday at the launch of the maiden edition of RHIESS in Abuja. She said that the economic empowerment programme was borne out of steadfast commitment to the well-being of the elderly citizens and a collective pursuit of a more inclusive and compassionate society. She…

Amb. Agbolaya felicitates UTM Offshore, DTSG, NNPCL as they sign development agreement: First Floating LNG The foremost Chairmanship aspirant for Warri South Local Government Council in the upcoming 2024 LGAs election and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South, Delta State, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP has felicitated with the Management and staff of UTM offshore Limited, NNPCL as well as Delta State Government as they sign shareholders Agreement for the development of first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas, FLNG in Nigeria. Amb. Dr. Agbolaya in his felicitation message described the signing of the agreement as a great…

Ned Nwoko at 63: Oborevwori congratulates the Senator, Delta North Senatorial District Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Prince Ned Nwoko, on his 63rd birth anniversary on December 21.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor stated that Nwoko, a former member of the House of Representatives, made significant contributions to the growth of his Idumuje-Ugboko village in Aniocha North Local Government Area as well as the political evolution of Delta.  Governor Oborevwori commended the lawmaker for his patriotic services to the state and…

Nestlé Nigeria shines at SERAS with multiple wins and honours A leading player in the food and beverage industry, Nestle Nigeria, has been recognized for exceptional performance at the SERAS (Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards) CSR Awards, held recently at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The SERAS CSR award is positioned to promote excellence and best practice in CSR and Sustainability in Africa. At the prestigious awards, now in its 17th year, Nestlé Nigeria won the following awards: •Best Company in Rural Population Integration •Best Company in Food Security •Most Responsible Organization in Africa: 2nd Runner-up The Annual SERAS…

Teni to Gift Nigerians with Cash Prizes and Hampers on PalmPay Purple is the colour of joy and happiness as leading fintech platform PalmPay teams up with Nigerian pop star Teni to set the tone for holiday-goers to experience this year’s Christmas holiday like never before. The PalmPay Purple Christmas aims to add extra colour to the Christmas celebration by serenading and rewarding Nigerians who are PalmPay users with free cash, hampers and a surprise visit from the PalmPay Purple Santa, Teni. The renowned Nigerian singer-songwriter is known internationally for her strong vocals, melodies and songs that are recognizable for…