Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Elegbede Abiodun France, ranked second globally, lead Group B, with South Korea ranked 15th and Hungary 19th completing the lineup. Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been drawn in Group B with France, South Korea and Hungary for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The eighth-ranked team face a competitive group widely described as open and highly challenging for qualification. D’Tigress will renew rivalries with France and South Korea, both of whom defeated them during the World Cup qualifiers in Lyon earlier this year. Nigeria lost 93–86 to France and 77–60 to South Korea, in spite of securing a convincing win over Colombia…

PalmPay On the strength of its participation in Nigeria’s payment infrastructure, including completing a live transaction on the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) National Payment Stack, fintech mobile banking platform Palmpay said it has become part of everyday financial life for 35 million users. This, according to the company’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, placed the platform within a broader network designed to enable interoperability between banks, fintechs, and other financial service providers. Nwosu, who made these known in Lagos, over the weekend, stated that at this level, performance is less about product differentiation and more about system reliability, transaction success…

Elegbede Abiodun • State House of Assembly are to pay ₦6 million. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a steep ₦100 million price tag for its presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general elections, placing it as the highest among all positions outlined in the party’s newly released timetable. The fee structure, contained in the schedule of activities signed by National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, shows that aspirants for the presidency will pay ₦30 million for the expression of interest form and ₦70 million for the nomination form, bringing the total to ₦100 million. Other elective positions…

Elegbede Abiodun BUA Foods Plc has been named Outstanding Consumer Goods (Foods) Company of the Year at the 2026 Industry Award Night organised by The Industry Newspaper in Lagos. The company was recognised for its strong contribution to Nigeria’s food industry, particularly in advancing food security, expanding access to quality products, and sustaining operational excellence across the country. According to the award panel, the recognition reflects BUA Foods’ “impactful presence in Nigeria’s food industry, driving food security and delivering quality products to Nigerians.” The award comes amid a strong run of corporate achievements for BUA Foods Plc. The company ended…

Manny Ita – Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in Zamfara State following a high-level meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede. The Defence Chief paid an official visit to the Government House in Gusau, where he praised the Zamfara State Government for its steady support to military personnel operating in the region. He highlighted the importance of the state’s collaborative approach in addressing ongoing security challenges. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Lawal stressed that security remains the top priority of his administration. He noted that without a safe and stable environment, development…

Taiwo Oyedele By Elegbede Abiodun Oyedele’s work has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. His leadership in tax reform and policy advocacy has positioned him as a driving force in shaping the country’s economic future. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, April 21 approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, effecting changes in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed that Edun has been directed to hand over to…

Super Falcons. Photo: CAF By Elegbede Abiodun • Spain maintain first position, followed by the USA, England, Germany, and Japan. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have risen one place to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking and remain the top-ranked team in Africa. The ranking, released on Tuesday, shows a modest improvement from the 37th position the team occupied in the December 2025 ranking. The ranking also reflects two pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon, in which it first lost 1–0 in February, followed by a 3–1 victory in March 2026. Three days after a narrow 1–0 defeat in the first encounter,…

Tunde Onakoya Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian chess master and advocate, Tunde Onakoya, has said that he will be heading to Hong Kong this June to compete in the World Team Rapid and Blitz Championship. Onakoya announced this  on X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that he has joined the prestigious WR Chess team. This move will see him playing alongside some of the biggest names in the global chess community. The founder of Chess in Slums Africa expressed his pride in being selected, noting that he will be teammates with legends like Viswanathan Anand, as well as top-ranked players like Wadim Rosenstein…

Davido Afrobeats star Davido disclosed the project during an appearance on the Swift Conversations podcast. Davido has said that he and American R&B singer Chris Brown will release a joint album next year. He said his current material focuses on African sounds and features production from longtime Nigerian collaborators. “The music I am making now is very African. In this next project, I am working with a lot of my original producers from back home. “However, I am still an American so definitely there’s going to be collaborations. Me and Chris Brown got an album coming next year,” he stated.…

The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos Elegbede Abiodun The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos has announced the 2026 edition of the Dragon Boat Festival and the fourth Nigerian Children Drawing Competition, highlighting growing cultural, educational, and economic ties between China and Nigeria. Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, said the initiative reflects deepening bilateral relations as both countries mark the fiftieth anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. She noted that the relationship has been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with education…