Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG to establish housing fund for indigent Nigerians – Minister The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, says the Federal Government is planning to establish a National Social Housing Fund (NSHF) for low income earners. The minister stated this in his keynote address at the opening of the maiden Kaduna International Housing Exhibition, held at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Kaduna on Monday. Dangiwa explained that the NSHF would pool funds from the government budget, philanthropic organizations and well-meaning Nigerians to provide decent shelter for citizens who cannot afford to own homes. The minister also added that…

First Lady announces N20m cash award for One Nigeria unity fabric competition winner The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the winner of this year’s Organization of African First Ladies for Development’s (OAFLAD), fabric competition will go home with a cash prize of N20million. Senator Tinubu stated this during a press briefing at the presidential villa, Abuja to select the winning design fir the #OneNigeria/unity fabric. The First Lady said she first learned about the OAFLAD concept when she visited Zimbabwe in December 2023 for the launch of their #WeAreEqual unifying campaign. According to her, ‘I think…

Agribusiness sector: E.U launches digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria Ferran explained that the initiative will contribute to the reduction of food insecurity and poverty as well as the attainment of sustainable economic development in Nigeria. The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic and Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS), yesterday launched the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, targeted at increasing private investments in the country’s agribusiness sector. This is even as the volume of EU-Nigeria trade stood at €24.6bn in 2023 – 18.7% which is lower than 2022. Deputy Director General, Directorate of International Partnerships (INTPA), European Commission, Myriam…

$14,000 mistake turns into N7.5m windfall for honest Nigerian Anjola had returned $14k (over N21 million) erroneously sent to his account by a foreign crypto trader, @raffayalvi. A Nigerian youth, Anjola Femi, who returned a sum of $14, 000 (over 21 million) mistakenly credited to his account by a foreign crypto trader has been gifted with financial rewards from the crypto community. As of the time of filing this report, Anjola has been rewarded with over N7.5 million by netizens who were thrilled by his gesture of returning the $14k mistakenly credited to his account. The excited chemical engineering graduate…

Senator Ned Nwoko’s Bill on Anioma State Creation Passes First Reading In a significant legislative development today, July 2, 2024, Senator Ned Nwoko’s bill advocating for the creation of Anioma State has successfully passed its first reading in the Senate. Representing the Delta North senatorial district, Senator Nwoko’s proposal aims to establish Anioma State by reorganizing the nine local government areas currently in Delta North. The proposed Anioma State would encompass the local government areas of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North-East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani, with Asaba designated as the state…

Nestlé, Others Partner NASRE Foundation To Support 23 Deceased Journalists’ Widows and Families The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors, NASRE, through its Foundation, has extended supports to media practitioners with challenges as well as the families of departed journalists in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria and other supporting partners. To this end, the distribution of gift items to the 23 beneficiaries was held on Saturday, 29th of June 2024, at The City Pulse Lounge LTV8, Agidingbi Ikeja. This event marked the second edition of NASRE Foundation’s outreach programme, aimed at providing financial and moral support to journalists in need.…

Uzodimma’s Commissioner Takes Over As General Overseer Of Christian Life Gospel Assembly Apostle Samuel Chukwunenye Nwaire, the Commissioner for Power and Chairman, Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC), has been installed as the General Overseer of Christian Life Gospel Assembly. Nwaire, who also served as a Special Adviser, Power and Energy to Sen. Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State, Senator, was until his installment, the Deputy General Overseer of the church. The installation ceremony, which held in the church headquarters located at the Oke-Afa area of Isolo in Lagos, recently, attracted dignitaries across board, including Uzodimma, represented by Dr.…

2025 UTME Registration: JAMB Mulls Customised Sims For Candidates As part of measures to address the perennial challenges of theft or missing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded arrangements to partner with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to issue UTME candidates with customised phone Sims for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration. The Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, explained this during the visit of a delegation of the West Africa Civil Societies Forum (WACSOF) to his office recently. According to the Registrar, the customised SIMs would only be used for UTME registration and would be…

Konga Celebrates 12th Anniversary With Ultra Discounts The much-anticipated Konga Anniversary sale is here, and this year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. As part of the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, the anniversary sale will run from July 1 to July 31. During this time, Konga will offer shoppers ultra-discounts, unbeatable prices, free and same-day delivery, and exciting deals across all product categories. Celebrating its 12th anniversary, Konga is set to make this month-long event a memorable shopping experience for all its customers. The Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival has already been an immense success, with savings on…

Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates The Youngest Chancellor In UK, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described the appointment of Dr. Imafidon as a Chancellor as well deserved going by her antecedents and her quest for success. Hon.(Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, MBE on her new appointment as the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described the appointment of Dr. Imafidon as a Chancellor as well deserved going by her antecedents and her quest for success. The NIDCOM boss said Nigeria is proud of…