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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.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina with a Certificate of Credence, in recognition of her selfless commitment and dedication to the success and growth of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The prestigious award, conferred, Saturday, June 27, was presented by the Chairman and Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel, acknowledging Aina’s outstanding contributions and unwavering support toward advancing the objectives of the chapel. The Certificate of Credence is a distinguished honor bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the journalism community. Aina’s recognition highlights her significant role in fostering the development…
One of Nigeria’s leading luxury hospitality brands, Wells Carlton Hotels & Apartments, is set to thrill fun lovers with an exciting “Wave Your Voice” Karaoke Night, promising an unforgettable evening of music, entertainment and relaxation. The event, scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the prestigious six-star hotel located at 8 Gado Nasko Close, off Jose Marti Street, Asokoro, Abuja. Known for redefining luxury hospitality with world-class services and exceptional guest experiences, Wells Carlton is inviting music enthusiasts and lovers of good entertainment to take the stage, showcase their vocal talents and enjoy an atmosphere…
Zenith Bank Plc reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between Canada and Africa as the Headline Conference Sponsor of the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference, held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the conference brought together a high-level Canadian business delegation representing 31 companies, alongside senior government officials, business leaders, investors, policymakers, diplomats and development partners. The gathering set out to strengthen commercial relations between Canada and Africa and to position Nigeria as a strategic gateway for Canadian businesses seeking opportunities across the…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, education, financial literacy, and social responsibility by supporting the Media Practitioners’ Capacity Building Programme organized on Thursday, 25th June, 2026. The event pioneered by the Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA), a coalition of digital media publishers and journalists, was to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. As part of its contribution to the successful hosting of the programme, the bank donated a variety of branded gift items, including cable chargers, water bottles, umbrellas, piggy banks, and mathematical sets. The branded water bottles, umbrellas, and cable chargers…
Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its presence in Delta State with the official opening of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the Osubi community. The move reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to financial inclusion by bringing world-class financial services closer to communities and businesses. The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 in Osubi, was attended by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside senior government officials, traditional rulers, members of the business community, customers, and other stakeholders In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori described…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI Scaling) Hub (NAISH) and unveiled the Scaling AI for Development Challenge to accelerate AI adoption across public institutions. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, unveiled the initiative on Friday in Abuja. Tijani described it as a major step towards building a globally competitive AI ecosystem capable of addressing Nigeria’s development challenges. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the initiative, NAISH in partnership with the ministry, is supported by a 7.5 million-dollar commitment from…
EU ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot addressing participants during the summit. Photo: EU Delegation The Federal Government and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their strategic economic partnership as part of efforts to attract greater investment, expand trade and accelerate sustainable economic growth according to a statement by the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Friday in Abuja. The commitment was reaffirmed at the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum, where government officials and European partners said ongoing economic reforms and stronger policy coordination were positioning Nigeria for increased investment and long-term private sector-led growth. Speaking at…
… says that the existing network of databases was used in the arrest of some terrorists returning to Nigeria from the Holy Pilgrimage last week. President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation’s digital economy. The signing took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere. The…
L -R: Nneoma Onuoha, Acting Team Lead, Development Finance & Intervention Funds, Fidelity Bank Plc; Anthony Asonye, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Impact Credit Guarantee Limited (ICGL); Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking; Imaobong Nkanta, Product Manager, SME Banking; and Chiwuike Okere, Team Lead, SME Banking, (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the Development Bank of Nigeria Service Ambassadors Award which held recently in Lagos. Fidelity Bank Plc has again reinforced its leadership in small and medium-scale business banking as it emerged the winner of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award for the Highest Impact…
WAFCON 30 days to kick off | CAF The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 will make history when it kicks off in 30 days’ time, with the continent’s premier women’s football competition expanding from 12 to 16 teams for the first time. The tournament opens on 26 July in Rabat, where hosts Morocco will take on Kenya at Moulay El Hassan Stadium at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT). Earlier that day, Algeria face Senegal in the other Group A fixture at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium. The four groups “Morocco 2026 will mark a significant milestone in the…