Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Manny Ita – The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally called for the immediate release of detained First Vice President Riek Machar, warning that his continued confinement could deepen instability in South Sudan and threaten fragile peace efforts in the region. The appeal was conveyed through diplomatic channels and reinforced in a statement by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stressed the urgent need for dialogue among South Sudan’s political actors. According to the statement, Nigeria expressed “grave concern” over reports surrounding Machar’s detention, noting that his role as a principal signatory to the peace agreement makes his participation indispensable…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Strengthens Industry Collaboration With Housing Finance Expertise At The 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Summit Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has successfully concluded its strategic participation at the 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Outlook Conference, which attracted over 1,800 participants to explore the theme ‘Unlocking land and infrastructure for inclusive housing’. The conference served as a vital platform for policy dialogue, partnership development and generation of actionable insights aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s real estate landscape. Industry leaders and key stakeholders engaged in robust discussions pertaining to innovative strategies for affordable housing delivery; advancing infrastructure…
UBA Presents Diaspora Platform To Connect Global Africans With Investment, Wealth Opportunities Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has inaugurated a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Africans living and working across the world and within the continent. L-R: Head, Strategy, Research & Investor Relations, Africa Prudential, Joshua Omewah; Group Head, Sales, Retention and Growth, AVON, Ajibola Bakare; Managing Director, UBA Pension, Blessing Ogwu; Head, Diaspora Banking, Anant Rao; Chief Marketing Officer, Heirs Insurance Group, Ifesinachi Okpagu; Business Development Manager, United Capital, Onyinye Osunwoke and Executive Director, Afriland Properties, Olukayode Odebiyi, during the UBA’s Panel…
Possibility of C’River returning as oil-producing state — FG report Elegbede Abiodun The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission has formally received the final report of the Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee on Nigeria’s oil-producing states, with Cross River State projected to be re-listed as an oil-producing state. Members of the Federal Government Inter-Agency Technical Committee during the Geophysical Survey The report was submitted on Friday, February 13, 2026, to RMAFC Chairman Mr Mohammed Shehu by 10 members of the 14-man committee. According to a statement, the submission follows a rigorous six-month verification exercise conducted from August 2025 to February…
UAE reinforces ties with Nigeria, Africa at AU summit Elegbede Abiodun UAE flag • UAE will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference with Senegal from December 2–4. The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its partnerships with African nations, highlighting investments, renewable energy initiatives, and strategic cooperation during the 2026 summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The UAE outlined its engagements at the summit in a statement on Sunday, noting that the Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, attended alongside heads of state and senior officials to discuss continental priorities such as peace, security, economic…
Manny Ita – Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has officially launched a new political campaign tagged “Operation Rescue Nigeria,” signaling a definitive shift from his former platform to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a high-profile declaration event in Enugu, Obi confirmed that the “Obidient” movement—the youth-led demographic that powered his previous campaign—has now been formally aligned with the ADC as part of a grand coalition of opposition forces. The move comes after months of speculation and internal friction within the Labour Party, which Obi’s camp recently described as having “collapsed structures.” During his…
Nigeria–Canada Cultural Exchange: Anyaduba Gifts Queen Idia Painting to Chief of Staff to Canada’s Prime Minister In a symbolic moment of art & cultural diplomacy in Mississauga, Ontario, Nigerian Cultural Diplomat and Convener of the Flavours of Nigeria Festival, Chukwuebuka Anyaduba, presented one of his recent paintings, Queen Idia, to Marc-André Blanchard, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Marc Carney, at the fundraising dinner hosted by Shafqat Ali, President of Canada’s Treasury BoardBoard. The event, aimed at mobilizing support toward building a better & stronger Canada, brought together Members of Parliament, including Sameer Zuberi, alongside provincial legislators and…
Tony Elumelu Commends FX Overhaul, Supports Tinubu Administration’s Reforms Witnessing a significant moment at Nigeria’s State House on Friday, February 13, 2026, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted billionaire investor Tony Elumelu for a closed-door meeting centered on economic growth and the future of small businesses. L: Elumelu, R: Tinubu Elumelu Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and United Bank for Africa, and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation—emerged from the meeting expressing strong optimism about the administration’s direction. He described himself as honored to meet with the President and encouraged by what he called a firm commitment to strengthening Small…
Land, buildings, rent exempted from VAT— Oyedele The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that land, buildings and rent are now fully exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. Oyedele explained that the new law, which has already commenced, was designed to reduce the cost of housing, encourage investment in real estate and provide relief for tenants and small businesses across the country. According to him, land and buildings are specifically exempt from VAT under the new tax regime. This means that individuals buying land or…
Sanwo-Olu commends Flutterwave for transacting over $50b across 36 nations Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended Flutterwave and its founders, emphasising critical role of opportunity and resilience in driving Nigeria’s growth. Speaking at the 10th-anniversary inaugural gala night of the fintech compan at the luxury ‘The Delborough Lagos’ during the week, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of empowering young Nigerians to achieve global excellence. Sanwo-Olu recalled the evolution of Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, noting the challenges of earlier decades when making international calls was cumbersome and costly. He praised the leadership of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Sierra Leone President…