Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Elegbede Abiodun Ghana has officially secured the hosting of the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, following a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The announcement was made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a statement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. According to the GFA, CAF confirmed the decision in a letter addressed to its General Secretary, Prosper Addo. The association described the approval as a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s ability to successfully organise a top-tier youth football tournament. It noted that CAF believes the country has the capacity to meet…

Elegbede Abiodun The court had ordered the immediate restoration of digital credit services. The face-off in the Nigeria’s telecommunications sector affecting many Nigerians continue as industry giants, MTN and Airtel, alongside Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have reportedly failed to comply with a definitive judgment from the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The court had ordered the immediate restoration of digital credit services provided by Nairtime Nigeria Ltd, following a legal battle over the suspension of the popular XtraTime and XtraByte platforms on April 23, 2026. The presiding judge, in a landmark ruling, described the suspension of…

Elegbede Abiodun … said digitalisation is no longer optional but necessary for effective judicial performance. The Federal High Court of Nigeria has formally launched its Electronic Filing (E-Filing) System in the Lagos Division, marking a major shift from manual, paper-based procedures to a digital case management platform designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in judicial administration. The reform, unveiled yesterday, represents one of the most significant technological transformations in Nigeria’s justice system in recent years, with wide-ranging implications for case management, access to justice, and institutional efficiency. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court,…

UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba Elegbede Abiodun United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, yesterday provided explanation on its 2025 financial performance and the decision not to declare a final dividend. Speaking during a television interview, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, told investor that UBA’s dividend track record remains strong, underpinned by consistent double-digit yields in recent years. The bank, he said, paid a total dividend of N2.80 per share in 2023 and N3.25 per share in 2024, reflecting its commitment to shareholder value. However, he explained that the 2025 financial year presented unique regulatory-driven…

Elegbede Abiodun The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) saw a significant expansion in the distributable revenue shared among the three tiers of government in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 18.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Data reconciled from official communication from FAAC indicated that the total amount of revenue shared to the Federal, State, and Local Government Councils compared to the corresponding period in 2025, saw a nominal increase of N928 billion. Checks indicated that the total shared revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached an aggregate of N5.887 trillion, a marked rise from the N4.959…

Afrobeats star Davido was declared Best International Act at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA). The ceremony was held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC. Davido won ahead of a strong international lineup, including fellow Nigerian artist Rema, South African singer Tyla, American rapper Gunna, and American singer Fridayy. The Liberian Entertainment Awards, founded in 2009, recognize achievements in music, film, fashion, and community service, with a focus on both Liberian talent and the diaspora. After a five-year hiatus, the 2026 “Return to Greatness” edition marked a major revival of the awards. Davido’s win adds to…

L-R: Chairman, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Olakunle Alake; Managing Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Aderemi Saka; Non-Executive Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Fatima Aliko Dangote, at the NASCON Allied Industries Plc 2025 Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Monday, April 27, 2026 Elegbede Abiodun NASCON Allied Industries Plc has rewarded its shareholders with a historic 200 per cent increase in dividend payout, underscoring a remarkable financial performance that saw profit after tax surge by over 100 per cent to N33.5 billion in the 2025 financial year, despite a challenging operating environment. The strong performance was unveiled at the Company’s…

Elegbede Abiodun … officers must uphold the highest standards of public service in order to build trust and maintain the credibility of the organisation. In a firm demonstration of its enduring commitment to institutional excellence and administrative efficiency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today has initiated a well-structured in-house training programme for its Senior Officers, with particular emphasis on Emotional Management, Professional Etiquette and Time Management. The initiative designed as a strategic effort to strengthen operational discipline and improve service delivery, highlights the Authority’s recognition of the vital role of proper conduct, emotional intelligence and effective time utilisation…

Elegbede Abiodun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Deputy Obafemi Hamzat suitable to succeed him after high-level stakeholder meeting. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly chosen his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election, declaring him well-prepared and capable of leading the state after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina. The endorsement came after Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat formally informed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the State Executive Council of his intention to contest the governorship seat, in a meeting attended by key political stakeholders and party leaders. Prominent figures present included members of the Governor’s Advisory…

NELFUND Elegbede Abiodun The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says a total of 1,388,592 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme. According to the fund’s daily status report released on Monday, a total of 1,778,854 applications have been received since inception. The report indicated that 353 additional applications were recorded compared to the previous day, while the percentage change in new applications stood at 0.0 per cent. On funds released, NELFUND said, “As of April 2, 2026, disbursements had been made to 288 beneficiary institutions, with a total of N157,455,283,093.25 paid as institutional fees.” It added that “N84,945,632,200.00…