Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors will have to battle with Ikorodu City in the final of the 2026 President Federation Cup after both sides emerged victorious in Wednesday’s semi-final encounters. El-Kanemi secured their place in the showpiece match with an impressive 3-1 victory over Wikki Tourists in Katsina, reaching a second consecutive Federation Cup final. The Maiduguri-based side produced a commanding display to underline their status as one of the favourites for the trophy and move within touching distance of a fourth national cup title. Ikorodu City, meanwhile, continued their remarkable giant-killing run by overcoming Nasarawa United 4-2 on penalties…

After years of ordeal, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was yesterday found ‘not guilty’ of the six bribery charges brought against her by the UK’s National Crime Agency in 2023, effectively closing an investigation that began over a decade ago. All the while, the ex-minister Alison had been charged by the agency over allegations that she took cash as well as accepted flights on private jets, chauffeur driven cars and luxury goods from Louis Vuitton and Harrods as Nigeria’s oil minister. But in her defence, the first female president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said…

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris The government, after over a decade of lapsed deadlines, has officially transited to Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform. The Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, was the special dignitary at the launch held yesterday at the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) headquarters in Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, expressed optimism that the new platform would unlock new revenue streams for broadcasters and content creators, as well as boost jobs and catalyse the creative industry and the broader economy. “A fully implemented DSO ecosystem will stimulate local manufacturing, expand…

Polaris Bank Limited has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and financial inclusion with a financial literacy training programme for students of Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The initiative, held on June 9, 2026, formed part of the bank’s activities marking Global Money Week (GMW) and underscored its efforts to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills required to make informed financial decisions. The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial goal-setting, peer influence, and informed…

Her Foundation will be engaging the Plateau State Government on strategies to strengthen women’s football.  Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade has reaffirmed her commitment to the development of grassroots football in Nigeria, as her Foundation engaged the Plateau State Government on strategies to strengthen women’s football, coaching development, and player education. Ajibade disclosed this in a post shared on her verified Facebook page on Tuesday night following a meeting with the governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Government House in Jos. According to the footballer, the visit by the Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation focused on advancing women’s football at…

The federal government has dismissed reports that it was planning to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services or petroleum products, describing the claims as factually incorrect and a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in a recent International Monetary Fund report on Nigeria’s economy. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the government also confirmed that the existing Value Added Tax (VAT) waiver on petroleum products has not been withdrawn and remains in full effect, providing continued relief to households and businesses against global energy price volatility. The clarification comes amid public concern triggered by the publication of the…

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has successfully concluded its 2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar series, reaching about 3,714 pre-retirees across Lagos, Akure, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Kano. Spanning five of Nigeria’s most economically significant cities, the annual series has firmly established itself as one of the most impactful and far-reaching retirement education platforms in the country’s financial services industry. The programme was crafted to give attendees a thorough and practical understanding of what it truly means to retire well in today’s Nigeria. One of the most anticipated elements of this year’s edition was a live interview panel…

The first Lady has praised the Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia for his visionary leadership and commitment to delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Benue State Nigeria’s first Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu touches down at the Makurdi Airport at about 12pm and was received rousingly by the State Governor Hyacinth Alia and the residents. She then procceds to Commission 10 township roads within Makurdi the State capital noting that the projects is a demonstration of the practical implementation of the renewed hope agenda of Mr President to better the lives and livelihood of the people of the country.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a major review of Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs), marking the first reassessment of the charges since the current framework was introduced in 2018. When speaking in Lagos on Tuesday during the presentation of a consultancy document outlining the review process, the NCC’s Head of Competition and Tariff, Mrs. Omotayo Mohammed, said the exercise had become necessary due to significant changes in the telecommunications landscape and broader economy. Mobile Termination Rates are wholesale charges paid by one telecom operator to another for completing calls on a rival network. The NCC regulates these rates to…

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has reinforced its position as a leader in trade by becoming the first bank in Nigeria to partner with CycleFlow, a supply chain finance platform powered by C2FO and backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The platform will connect the Bank with participating corporate buyers and their MSME suppliers, enabling the Bank to offer affordable short-term financing to suppliers by purchasing and discounting invoices accepted for payment by the corporate buyers. These transactions will allow MSMEs to improve working capital by converting sales receivables immediately to cash by leveraging the…