Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Manny Ita – The Nigerian government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens from Iran as the military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to intensify. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed on Tuesday that Nigerians willing to depart are being escorted by embassy officials to the Armenian border for safe passage. While the exact number of evacuees remains unspecified, Dabiri-Erewa assured that no Nigerian casualties have been recorded since the hostilities began. “Willing Nigerians are being escorted across the Armenian border by officials of the Nigerian embassy in Iran for safe…
Elegbede Abiodun The National Identity Management Commission has declared that Nigerians living outside the country can now obtain their National Identification Number through accredited enrolment centres abroad, eliminating the need to travel home for registration. The commission unveiled this in a statement on Tuesday that the overseas enrolment programme, introduced in 2019, allows eligible applicants to complete biometric registration through a network of licensed partners operating across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Under the arrangement, NIMC licenses Nigerian companies that collaborate with partner organisations in host countries to capture applicants’ fingerprints, facial images, and supporting documents on behalf of…
L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has given assurance of its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding…
On Wednesday, March 11, CNN International will mark the 10th anniversary of #MyFreedomDay, the global day of action and student-led awareness aimed at ending modern slavery. This milestone year honors a decade of courage, leadership, and commitment from young abolitionists around the world. Under the 2026 theme, “Progress and Obstacles in Combating Modern Slavery,” CNN will reflect on the achievements made over the past ten years while spotlighting the challenges that remain. As part of this special anniversary, CNN’s global coverage will originate from across multiple regions, underscoring the international scale of both the crisis and the movement fighting it.…
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, attention rightly turns to the extraordinary role women play in shaping families, communities, and national economies. Beyond nurturing homes and leading in boardrooms, women are increasingly emerging as powerful drivers of nation-building through one of the most transformative assets of all, property ownership. Across Nigeria, women are steadily breaking long-standing barriers in business, governance, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Their expanding economic influence is uplifting households, strengthening institutions, and reinforcing the nation’s financial foundation. The evidence is clear: when women earn, communities prosper; when women invest, societies advance. One of the most visible expressions…
For millions of Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like an ambition deferred. Squeezed by rising property prices, persistent double-digit inflation and high commercial lending rates, the dream of owning a home has remained just that – a dream. But that narrative is quietly changing. Thanks to FirstBank. The N1 Trillion Intervention Reshaping Access In partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), FirstBank has unveiled a mortgage opportunity that could redefine access to housing finance in Nigeria. Backed by the Federal Government’s N1trillion mortgage fund, the initiative is designed to empower Nigerians with affordable, long-term credit…
Dangote refinery has brought down the prices of petrol and diesel by N100. In the latest pricing template from the refinery, issued on March 10, 2026, the price of petrol at the gantry has been reduced by ₦100, bringing it down to ₦1,075 per litre from the earlier price of ₦1,175 per litre. The refinery has further stated that the price of PMS for coastal supply will now be set at ₦1,050 per litre, which accounts for a minor adjustment due to maritime distribution expenses. In a similar manner, the cost of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) has been lowered to…
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of ₦5.17 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, as exports rose faster than imports, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report. The report showed that the country’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦36.02 trillion in the period under review, representing an increase of 6.19 per cent compared with ₦33.93 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. However, it declined slightly by 1.58 per cent compared with ₦36.60 trillion recorded in the previous quarter. Total exports were valued at…
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the Service’s readiness to provide nationwide airlift and comprehensive security support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Air Chief boss made the pronouncement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He said the Air Force has consistently played a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials across Nigeria. According to him, while some of the NAF C-130 aircraft are currently undergoing scheduled maintenance abroad, the force…
Having few days to the regulatory deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for banks to comply with the revised capital requirements, Globus Bank Limited has successfully crossed the N200 billion minimum capital threshold required for commercial banks operating with national licences. Banking industry sources had reported that the apex bank has completed the verification of the lender’s recent capital raise and subsequently issued a No-Objection Letter confirming that the bank’s paid-up capital now exceeds the regulatory benchmark. A banking official with knowledge of the development said the regulatory confirmation followed a review of the funds raised by…