Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) • Alausa said that Nigeria has unified foundational literacy delivery under a single national standard. The Federal Government has said it plans to raise the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) share of the Consolidated Revenue Fund from 2 percent to 4 percent. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure on Monday during a high-level roundtable session at the Education World Forum (EWF) in London, United Kingdom, where he presented Nigeria’s ongoing education reforms to global education ministers and development partners. In a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, Special Adviser (Media and Communications), Alausa…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of jet fuel from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre.  Airlines in Nigeria had recently threatened to stop operations due to the rising cost of aviation fuel. Since the advent of the US-Iran war, there has been a spike in aviation fuel in Nigeria, which the Airline Operators of Nigeria said was not proportionate to the hike internationally. According to the airlines, fuel prices have skyrocketed from about N900 per litre before the crisis to between N2,700 and N2,900, with some marketers selling as high as N3,300. But in the statement on Monday,…

Mastercard and Yellow Card, a licenced stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across Africa and other emerging markets, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate stablecoin-enabled payment innovation across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA), with plans for broader global expansion. The partnership would focus on developing practical, compliant applications for stablecoin payments across four key verticals: cross-border remittances, B2B settlement, digital loyalty ecosystems, and treasury management. Both companies will work with banks, financial institutions, and regulatory stakeholders to pilot solutions designed to improve payment efficiency, reduce settlement friction, and lower costs for businesses and consumers. Nigeria is one of…

Lagos set to play host to the seventh edition of the prestigious Africa Illustrious Awards, as distinguished personalities from across the continent prepare to converge for a celebration of excellence, leadership, and transformational impact. The award ceremony is slated for June 6, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, with attendees expected from Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, and several other African nations. According to the organisers, the event will assemble some of Africa’s brightest minds and most respected figures whose contributions in business, innovation, entrepreneurship, academia, technology, philanthropy, leadership, and public service have continued to drive growth…

Elegbede Abiodun The biennial competition will feature eight national teams, who will battle across a series of high-stakes, fast-paced matches played entirely on sand. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced on Monday that Senegal will host the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This marks a major vote of confidence in Senegal’s football infrastructure and organisational capabilities. The upcoming tournament will mark the second time the West African nation has hosted the continent’s premier beach soccer competition. Senegal previously staged the event in 2021, where they also claimed the title on home sand. Their familiarity with…

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Elegbede Abiodun The minister said, “This is a major milestone in strengthening public trust, improving accessibility and promoting fairness in Nigeria’s tax administration system.”  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the newly unveiled Tax Ombud Office platforms as a significant step toward strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence in Nigeria’s tax administration system. Idris made the remark yesterday in Abuja during the official unveiling of the Tax Ombud Office website and toll-free call centre, where he said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda…

Nestlé Nigeria has concluded a 15-year celebration of its Technical Training Initiative with the graduation of 20 trainees from the Abaji Factory Technical Training Centre, reinforcing the company’s push to equip young Nigerians with industry-ready skills. The ceremony in Abaji follows a similar event recently held at the Flowergate Factory in Sagamu, and brings the total number of graduates from the programme to 289 since its inception in 2011. The initiative, which began at the Agbara Factory, now operates across three locations: Agbara, Abaji, and Flowergate. With an investment exceeding ₦6 billion, the programme delivers an intensive 18-month curriculum that…

Manny Ita  – Veteran entertainers and cultural stakeholders in Nigeria are calling for urgent reforms to strengthen copyright enforcement and improve royalty systems for artists across the music, film, and publishing industries. Industry figures say many Nigerian creatives continue to lose significant income due to piracy, weak enforcement of intellectual property laws, and outdated royalty collection structures that fail to reflect modern digital consumption patterns. The push for reform has gained momentum as streaming platforms and digital distribution reshape how music and films generate revenue. While Nigerian artists have achieved global success, many argue that local systems have not kept…

Manny Ita  – Contemporary Nigerian literature is receiving renewed international attention as several writers continue to appear in global literary conversations, festival selections, and recent cycles of major prize longlists across fiction and short story categories. Among the most prominent voices is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, whose continued global readership and essay work have kept Nigerian storytelling firmly in international publishing discussions. Her influence remains strong across literary festivals in Europe and North America. Also gaining sustained recognition is Chigozie Obioma, whose novels have been repeatedly highlighted in global literary circles for their blend of myth, politics, and contemporary African life,…

Manny Ita  – Afrobeats star Burna Boy has hinted at a new international music collaboration set to drop ahead of his upcoming summer tour across Europe and North America. The Grammy-winning artist shared updates suggesting he has been in the studio working with top global acts, sparking excitement among fans anticipating another cross-border hit. While details of the collaboration remain undisclosed, industry watchers believe it could feature a major international pop or hip-hop artist. Burna Boy’s announcement comes as he prepares for a packed tour schedule, with performances lined up in major cities across Europe and North America. The tour…