Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FILE: World Bank Elegbede Abiodun The World Bank said the programme is designed not only to expand access but also to drive broader economic transformation, linking electricity supply to job creation, digital connectivity, and industrial growth.  The World Bank Group has committed $8.2bn to expand electricity access across Sub-Saharan Africa as part of a broader push to tackle one of the region’s most persistent development challenges, with nearly 600 million people still living without power. The funding forms the backbone of “Mission 300”, a joint initiative with the African Development Bank Group aimed at connecting 300 million people to electricity…

Elegbede Abiodun The Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Mr. Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a cumulative N4.5 billion reward for the distributors of BUA Cement’s products in Nigeria. Rabiu announced this recently in Lagos when the cement company recognised and rewarded its top performing distributors across Nigeria at the 2025 edition of its annual “Distributors’ Awards,” that was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre, Lagos. He said: “To further demonstrate our appreciation, all our dealers will receive a N30 per bag bonus on all volumes purchased in 2025, with a total sum of N4.5 billion earmarked for…

Elegbede Abiodun • The Health Minister stressed that eliminating Malaria and related diseases remains core pursuit. The federal government has said that Nigeria witnessed a decline in malaria prevalence from 42 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2025. This was as government unveiled a new 5-Year National Malaria Strategic Plan, (2026-2030) as part of in a proactive measure to further scale up response to malaria scourge. A statement signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako quoted the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, as having disclosed this during the…

Elegbede Abiodun • President Tinubu hails his achievements in all of his endeavours. President Bola Tinubu has extolled the virtues of renowned business mogul and philanthropist, Dr Mike Adenuga, as he clocks 73 today. Tinubu, in a seven-paragraph birthday tribute, described Adenuga as a colossus whose life was an affirmation of audacity of hope, belief and vision. In the congratulatory message to mark the birthday of one Africa’s foremost businessmen, Tinubu stated, “Dr Mike Adeniyi Adenuga, chairman of Globacom and Conoil, is a colossus. From telecommunications, real estate, banking and oil and gas, he has put an imprint of excellence…

There are men who build wealth. There are men who build nations. Then there is Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. — a man whose life has come to represent enterprise, audacity, patriotism and quiet impact. At 73, Otunba Dr. Mike Adeniyi Agbolade Ishola Adenuga Jr., GCON, stands not merely as one of Africa’s greatest businessmen, but as a symbol of what belief in one’s country can achieve. They call him The Bull. Perhaps because he was born under Taurus, symbolised by strength, endurance and power. Perhaps because his life mirrors that spirit — measured, formidable and unshaken. Or perhaps because, like…

L-R: Dotun Akande, Founder/Director, Patrick Speech and Languages Centre; Dr. Ime Okon, President Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN); Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director, Commercial and Institutional Banking (Lagos and Southwest), The Alternative Bank (AltBank)​, and Dr. Anne Adah-Ogoh, Director, Policy and Programmes, Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN​), at AltBank’s maiden Stakeholder Roundtable and Policy Dialogue on Autism Awareness held in Lagos… recently. Elegbede Abiodun * Launch a structured capacity-building programme for 40 participants on Receptive Language Disorder. To catalyse long-overdue national action on autism inclusion, The Alternative Bank (AltBank), in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of…

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support their businesses and improve household income. The Ikorodu outreach, which marks the third phase of the Initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw the distribution of 12 sewing machines, 15 grinding machines among other items, to beneficiaries drawn from Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu West, and Ikorodu North Local Government Areas. Speaking at the event, Fidelity Bank’s Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island, Mr. Nnamdi Edekobi, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, emphasized…

Manny Ita – ​Afrobeats icon Wizkid has officially unveiled a massive 20-city world tour in support of his sixth studio album, Morayo. The announcement comes on the heels of the album’s historic debut, which saw it shatter global streaming records for an African artist within its first 24 hours of release. ​The “Morayo World Tour” is set to be one of the most ambitious live undertakings of Wizkid’s career, featuring a blend of stadium shows and iconic arenas. A major highlight of the tour includes a milestone performance at Madison Square Garden in New York and a special orchestral experience…

Manny Ita ​The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior, and senior secondary schools. Announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the initiative is designed to curb the proliferation of substandard learning materials and ensure that only the highest quality, curriculum-compliant books are used in classrooms nationwide. ​Under the new policy, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will maintain its statutory role of licensing textbooks but will now subject all materials to a rigorous, structured ranking process. Standing Subject Committees, composed of academic and pedagogical experts, will evaluate…

(FILES) FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the welcome session of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) FIFA is considering a significant change to its disciplinary rules ahead of the expanded FIFA World Cup, aiming to reduce the number of players suspended for accumulated yellow cards. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the proposal would introduce a second amnesty point in the tournament, wiping all yellow cards at the end of the group stage as well as after the quarter-finals. Under current regulations, players are suspended after receiving two…