Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos, Nigeria – March 2026 – McEnies Global Communications is proud to play a pivotal role in the Weather and Climate Information Services for Resilience (WISER) Health project, a groundbreaking initiative led by the UK Met Office, NiMet, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Rockefeller Foundation. This project aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and use of weather and climate forecasts and warnings by Nigeria’s health sector to better address climate-sensitive health challenges. CEO of McEnies Global Communications, Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan.  Aligned with Nigeria’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which calls for…

Manny Ita  – State governments across Nigeria are pushing for a comprehensive forensic audit of the federation’s crude-for-loan arrangements estimated at about $8.8 billion, intensifying calls for transparency over how the oil-backed financing structures are affecting national revenue and statutory allocations to sub-national governments. The demand was raised during recent fiscal discussions involving representatives of state governments and federal officials, where concerns were expressed that oil pledged under repayment agreements may be significantly affecting the funds available for distribution through the federation account. Under crude-for-loan arrangements, portions of Nigeria’s future oil production are committed as collateral to secure loans used…

Manny Ita  – The political landscape within National Assembly of Nigeria is witnessing a significant shift following reports that nine serving senators have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development that has ignited renewed debate about the balance of power in the legislature as political actors begin early positioning ahead of the 2027 election cycle. Sources within the Nigerian Senate confirmed that the lawmakers formally notified the chamber of their decision to leave their former political platforms and align with the ADC, citing internal party disagreements, ideological differences and what they described as the need to strengthen alternative…

Manny Ita  – The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert warning of potential demonstrations expected to take place on Friday, March 13, urging residents and American citizens to remain vigilant and avoid large gatherings across the Nigerian capital and other major cities. In the advisory released through the embassy’s official communication channels, officials stated that they had received information indicating that protests could occur in parts of Abuja and possibly extend to other urban centres across the country. While the alert did not specify the exact locations or groups expected to participate, it emphasized that demonstrations…

Manny Ita  – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a direct mandate to all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks to restrict “large-ticket” obligors with non-performing loans (NPLs) from accessing additional credit or specialized financial services. In a circular dated March 12, 2026, referenced BSD/DIR/CON/LAB/019/003, the apex bank characterized the move as a critical step toward safeguarding the stability of the national financial system and curbing systemic credit abuse. The directive specifically targets high-value borrowers whose outstanding debts are classified as non-performing within the Credit Risk Management System (CRMS) or by licensed private credit bureaus. ​Under the new regulatory…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is facing intense scrutiny following public remarks suggesting that some of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok in 2014 have refused to return home due to emotional ties with their abductors. Speaking during a recent visit to the United States, the First Lady indicated that government rescue efforts have encountered unexpected resistance from some of the remaining captives. “Even those girls kidnapped during Chibok, they are still trying to rescue them, until they learned recently that most of them fell in love with their abductors,” Tinubu stated, according to reports. “You know,…

Manny Ita  – Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised following a gunshot injury sustained during a skit production in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon beneath the Sango-Ota bridge, reportedly took place while the entertainer was filming content with members of his production crew. While the exact circumstances leading to the discharge of the firearm remain unclear, preliminary reports suggest the situation escalated during the recording session, resulting in a wound to the comedian’s thigh. ​A police source, speaking on condition of…

Manny Ita  – A six-month entrepreneurship programme aimed at transforming underserved women from informal petty trading into sustainable small and medium-scale business owners is gaining attention in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, as stakeholders highlight its potential to reshape grassroots economic participation across the Niger Delta. The initiative, implemented by the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), focuses on equipping women with the knowledge, mindset and practical tools required to move beyond subsistence trading into structured and scalable enterprises. The programme forms part of a broader economic empowerment strategy championed by Olori Atuwatse III, who serves as the Visioner and Chief Executive Officer…

Manny Ita- Nigerian government agencies and international partners have convened for the National Early Warning Services for Health (WISER) workshop to develop an integrated climate and health early warning system. The initiative serves as a direct response to Nigeria’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which mandates the implementation of a national climate-health warning framework across at least 18 states by the year 2030. PIX 1-2: L-R:  Nyree Pinder, Global Strategic Partnerships Manager, Met Office , Dr Ousmane Ndiaye, Director General, African Center of Meteorogical Application for Development (ACMAD), Nathan Post, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK Health Lead &…

Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, has graduated 108 women entrepreneurs from the first cohort of the EstablishHER Entrepreneurship Academy, while also launching a N150 million micro-business fund to support women-led enterprises across the South-South region. The graduation ceremony, held on Friday in Warri, Delta State, also witnessed the induction of 208 new participants into Cohort 2 of the programme. The initiative is organised by the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), the humanitarian arm of the Warri Kingdom monarchy, as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities and strengthen entrepreneurial capacity among women in the Niger Delta. Speaking during the event,…