Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, partnered with the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) for its MSME Day celebration in Katsina, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to supporting the growth and long-term success of micro, small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. The event, organised by KASEDA as part of activities marking International MSME Day, brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, policymakers, development partners, and key stakeholders in the enterprise ecosystem to recognise the vital contribution of MSMEs to economic development, job creation, poverty reduction, innovation, and sustainable growth. The celebration provided a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products…

Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires, David Sproule Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria, unveiling plans to broaden cooperation in critical sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, mining, healthcare, innovation and skills development as both countries seek to build a more resilient and prosperous partnership. While speaking at the 2026 Canada Day celebration in Abuja on Wednesday, Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires, David Sproule, described Nigeria as one of Africa’s most dynamic economies and a strategic partner at the heart of Canada’s renewed engagement with the continent. He said Canada’s relationship with Nigeria is being driven by the country’s new Africa…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal P.hD has rolled out a major public welfare intervention distributing 50 subsidised buses to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and commissioning five modern fire trucks, in a move aimed at tackling transportation hurdles and strengthening emergency response across the state. The official handover ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Government House in Gusau, drawing leaders from the transport union, fire service officials and top government functionaries.  According to Governor Lawal, the buses are being provided under the Zamfara State Loan Scheme, a structured financing programme designed to promote economic empowerment while…

Dangote Refinery Further Lowers Fuel Price To N1,075. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lowering the gantry price by ₦50 per litre to ₦1,075 per litre, its fourth price cut within a month. The latest reduction brings the cumulative decrease in the refinery’s PMS ex-depot price to ₦200 per litre since May 30, 2026. Over the same period, the refinery also reduced the ex-depot price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, by ₦300 per litre, while the price of Jet A1 aviation fuel has fallen by ₦520…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced that its 2026 recruitment exercise will commence on Friday, July 3, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across its officer, marshal inspectorate and road marshal assistant cadres. FRSC said applications would be accepted online for four weeks through its recruitment portal. The recruitment is contained in a notice dated June 24, sighted on Wednesday and signed by the Deputy Corps Marshal and Head of Administration and Human Resources, Pauline Olaye, on behalf of the Corps Marshal. The corps stressed that the application process is free. “Application is free and attracts no cost,”…

Switzerland made it to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night. Switzerland will play the winner of Friday’s match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Missouri. The round-of-16 game is set for next Tuesday in Vancouver. The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first goal in Vancouver, surging down the left wing before crossing for Breel Embolo to tap in. Dan Ndoye slotted in the second, shooting through a crowd of players. Algeria ‘keeper Luca Zidane was unable to get a strong enough hand to the ball on a bitterly disappointing night for the…

Galatasaray’s choice of Eagles’ Defender Fernandez has got the backing of Victor Osimhen. Victor Osimhen, Nigeria international striker and Galatasaray forward, has reportedly played a key role in shaping the Turkish champions’ transfer plans after recommending Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez, according to Turkish outlet Ajansspor. The development emerged in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as Galatasaray continued internal discussions over defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window. Galatasaray are understood to be actively searching for defensive additions following growing uncertainty around the future of Colombian centre-back Davinson Sánchez, who has attracted interest from Italian side Como.…

Elegbede Abiodun Burna Boy has gone ahead of Tyla in monthly listening record, according to Spotify. Nigerian music superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has set a new record for the highest number of monthly listeners by an African artist in Spotify history. The Grammy-winning singer recently reached 46.84 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform, surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million held by South African star Tyla. Burna Boy has since extended the milestone, with his monthly listeners climbing to 47.3 million, putting him on course to become the first African artist to reach the…

Elegbede Abiodun New ECOWAS Headquarters represents renewal, resilience and confidence in the future of the regional bloc. President Bola Tinubu has said the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja signals a renewed commitment to regional integration, peace, industrialisation and shared prosperity across West Africa. The President’s position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha. Speaking at the commissioning of the new ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja, Tinubu, who was…

US Embassy, Consulate Shutdown Temporarily for Independence Day celebration The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced a temporary shutdown in observance of the country’s Independence Day celebration. Politics Nigeria reports that the diplomatic offices will remain closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, according to an official notice released by the US Mission in Nigeria on Thursday. This announcement was made through the mission’s official social media platforms, informing the public about the temporary closure of services at both locations. The statement read, “The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will…