Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sultan To Political Leaders: Shed Your Extravagant Lifestyle For Nigeria’s Sake Nigerian leaders have been enjoined to stop their extravagant lifestyles and work hard to ease the poor living conditions of ordinary Nigerians. This call was made yesterday by the leader of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar (III), in an Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians. The Sultan, who declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads in every ramification considering the challenges facing the country, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other new leaders to do everything possible as fast as they…

Tinubu: On My Watch, Nigeria Will Know Peace, Stability, Prosperity •Urges citizens to have faith in country, themselves  •Prays for victory in battle against insurgency •Our govt will address infrastructure deficit, says Shettima •Saraki, Lagbaja, Obi, govs, others salute Muslims at Sallah •Sanwo-Olu wants people united behind president Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa, Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Laleye Dipo in Minna, and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja President Bola Tinubu, at the Eid prayer ground, yesterday in Lagos, vowed that on his watch the country would experience peace, stability, and prosperity. Tinubu…

BVN enrolment to grow on identity guidelines The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) customer due diligence regulation is set to boost enrolment for Bank Verification Number (BVN) and financial inclusion in Africa’s most populous country. BVN is a fundamental prerequisite for individuals to own an account, whether new or existing. It serves as a unique identifier that utilises human characteristics to enhance authentication and ensure real-time security procedures. According to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), the number of unique bank customers experienced a 54.9 percent growth from 2015 to 2022, with the total count rising to 56.4 million in…

Digital pathway aims at guiding Nigerian farmers out of isolation Improved business methods expand horizons beyond subsistence level. The first time Ige Akinwale Benson, a Nigerian cocoa farmer, heard of a company called AFEX Commodities Exchange, he was unimpressed. “I looked at them and I thought ‘these guys are totally 419’,” says Benson — using a common Nigerian term for fraudsters. The reason for his first impression was that AFEX seemed to be offering something too good to be true. The company — which tops the FT ranking of Africa’s fastest growing companies — provides loans to smallholders for buying…

Obaseki to Place LASU Best Student on Salary, Sponsor Her Law School Programme ‌ •Marks 66th birthday, appeals for gifts to children with special needs Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the state government would place Aminat Yusuf, who graduated as the best law student from Lagos State University (LASU) with 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on salary and sponsor her Law School programme. The governor, who was represented by the Head of Service (HOS) Anthony Okungbowa, said other benefits have been approved for the outstanding student. According to him, “This is an update…

Tinubu: On My Watch, Nigeria Will Know Peace, Stability, Prosperity •Urges citizens to have faith in country, themselves  •Prays for victory in battle against insurgency •Our govt will address infrastructure deficit, says Shettima •Saraki, Lagbaja, Obi, govs, others salute Muslims at Sallah •Sanwo-Olu wants people united behind president Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa, Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Laleye Dipo in Minna, and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja President Bola Tinubu, at the Eid prayer ground, yesterday in Lagos, vowed that on his watch the country would experience peace, stability, and…

Sultan To Political Leaders: Shed Your Extravagant Lifestyle For Nigeria’s Sake Nigerian leaders have been enjoined to stop their extravagant lifestyles and work hard to ease the poor living conditions of ordinary Nigerians. This call was made yesterday by the leader of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar (III), in an Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians. The Sultan, who declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads in every ramification considering the challenges facing the country, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other new leaders to do everything possible as fast as they can to…

I rejoice with Muslim faithful in Warri South as they mark 2023 Eid-El-Kabir- Dr. Agbolaya *Urges Warri residents to sustain their support for Governor Oborevwori’s vision to develop Delta A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South Local Government Area, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP has expressed his joy to Muslims faithful in Warri South local government Area as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate 2023 Eid-el Kabir festival of sacrifice. Amb. Agbolaya JP said the celebration is all about obedience to Almighty Allah’s commandment to Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael which…

Sultan To Political Leaders: Shed Your Extravagant Lifestyle For Nigeria’s Sake Nigerian leaders have been enjoined to stop their extravagant lifestyles and work hard to ease the poor living conditions of ordinary Nigerians. This call was made yesterday by the leader of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar (III), in an Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians. The Sultan, who declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads in every ramification considering the challenges facing the country, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other new leaders to do everything possible as fast as…

The Senator, representing the Ogun East Senatorial district, His Excellency, Otunba Engr Gbenga Daniel, has called on Moslem faithful not to forget the lesson of sacrifice which the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir symbolises. The Senator in his Eid-el-Kabir message extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Muslims across the world, and especially in Nigeria, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, and unity that the festival represents. Daniel emphasized the importance of using the occasion to foster peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths and backgrounds. He encouraged them to embrace the spirit of…