Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu inaugutates 30 CNG buses, ready to satisfy Nigerians’ demands on transportation “Utilising natural gas to power our transportation industry is the next way to go.” Tinubu said he noted the yearnings of many ordinary Nigerians on transportation, and thanked INNOSON Motors and others who were committed to changing the narrative on transportation. President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his administration was determined to satisfy the yearnings of Nigerians on transportation. The President made the remark while inaugurating 30 hybrid CNG buses donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to the Federal Government on Monday…

UK goes digital for long stays, ditches physical immigration documents “This means we are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status,” the government wrote on its website. A significant overhaul of the UK immigration system is set to impact Nigerians planning to stay in the country for more than six months. The government is phasing out physical documents like the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in favour of a digital immigration system. Under the new system, Nigerians granted permission to stay in the UK for more than six months will need to create a UKVI online account…

Canada adjusts minimum wage;  significant amount added for each province in 2024 Adjustments are tied to inflation and cost of living to protect the real value of wages over time. In 2024, Canada’s federal regulations law will impact the Canadian labour market, including the Canada Hourly Wage Increase. The minimum wage is currently set at $16.50 per hour, with adjustments based on inflation and cost of living. Minimum wage regulations ensure a standard of living for workers, aiming to reduce poverty and economic inequality. By setting a legal minimum for hourly wages, the government maintains economic balance. Minimum wage…

International Telecommunications Union Explains Steps To Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy … the report evaluated countries’ legal, policy, and governance frameworks towards achieving an advanced state of digital transformation, known as G5. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Nigeria at 71 percent in its readiness for digital transformation, placing it among the top seven countries in Africa. According to the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies, Germany, Finland, and Singapore led the global chart. Despite this feat, the ITU outlined nine steps for Nigeria to boost its digital transformation. The recommendations were made in its report titled,…

Flavours of Nigeria Festival: Award-Winning Journalist Adeniyi Ifetayo And Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Meet, Fostering Cultural Relationship Trudeau and Ifetayo discussed the importance of cultural exchange and the role of media. Award-Winning Journalist Adeniyi Ifetayo Meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Flavours of Nigeria Festival. Adeniyi Ifetayo, an acclaimed luxury and lifestyle journalist, recently had the opportunity to meet Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the Flavours of Nigeria Festival. This festival, held in Canada, celebrates the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Nigeria, serving as an essential cultural export that showcases Nigeria’s vibrant cuisine to the world.…

WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results, says IPOB’s sit-at-home did not affect candidates The results of candidates who sat for WAEC is finally here. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of the 2024 WASSCE Announcing the results, the WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said, candidates who sat for the May/June 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) can now access their results. He added, “The analysis of statistics of candidates performance in the examination shows that out of the ONE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN (1,805,216) candidates…

UK visa applications drop 35% after new immigration rules United Kingdom The United Kingdom has witnessed a dramatic 35 per cent drop in visa applications over the past year, following the introduction of stricter immigration policies aimed at reducing the country’s intake of foreign nationals. According to official figures released by the Home Office on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the number of visa applications fell from 141,000 to 91,000 after new rules came into effect in January 2024. The policy changes, introduced in December 2023, specifically targeted international students, restricting them from bringing dependants unless they were enrolled in postgraduate…

Medal table: See the medals garnered by each country as USA leads at Paris Olympics Wow moment for the champions! The United States of America (USA) has come top in the medal table as the 2024 Paris Olympics ends on Sunday in France. Team USA garnered 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze, giving a total of 126 medals, while China came second with 40 gold, 27 silver and and 24 bronze, with a combined total of 91 medals. Japan came third on the table with 20 gold, 22 silver and 23 bronze with a total of 45 medals. Australia…

Paris Olympics: USA narrowly defeated France to win gold in Women Basketball Team USA defeated France 67-66 in a pulsating final at the Bercy Arena on Sunday 11 August. The United States of America (USA) on Sunday narrowly defeated France to win the gold medal in the Women’s Basketball final at the Paris Olympics. This is the eighth time USA women are winning the gold medal at Olympics. The French team pushed the Americans to their limits, but that did not stop them from winning the gold medal just like their male counterpart. With roughly 30 seconds to go France…

Offering digital payment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship – Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda is a leading innovator in the African Fintech space and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc, a global, all-in-one, digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets. Since 2019, Moniepoint has powered over a million businesses, offering payment, banking, credit, and business management tools. He speaks with PAUL OGBUOKIRI about the future of Africa’s fintech ecosystem What is the core business of Moniepoint, and what is the gap you see your company filling in the market? We are…