Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N200,000 to 9,500 PWDs, Marking World Disability Day … praises inclusive government for every Nigerian. … contribution to national growth as expectation from the citizens. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided financial support of ₦200,000 each to 9,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country, in a nationwide initiative launched to mark World Disability Day. The flag-off ceremony took place at Mambilla Barracks, Abuja, where 250 physically challenged military and police veterans received their grants. The programme was simultaneously rolled out across all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and through the Defence…

UNIFIED PAYMENTS (UP), THE PAN-AFRICAN PAYMENT & SETTLEMENT SYSTEM (PAPSS) PARTNERSHIP Unified Payments, UP, Nigeria’s pioneer Payments & Financial Technology company and the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) are excited to make known their partnership. Under this partnership, UP is appointed as: 1. Processor of PAPSS co-branded cards under the recently launched PAPSSCARD, the first Pan-African card Scheme. This enables banks and deposit-taking institutions to use the services of UP to issue PAPSS co-branded cards and also accept the cards at their outlets including Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and merchant locations. 2. Acquirer of PAPSSCARD for co-branded cards. This…

LAGOS TARGETS 3,000 MSMEs AS EKO ROUNDCITY PRESENTS MAIDEN TRADE FAIR … fair to attract the informal sector, Artisans, food vendors. Lagos State Government has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Exclusive and Eko Round City Trade Fair. The fair according to the government is a declaration of the government’s commitment to grassroots enterprise, inclusive growth and the empowerment of every Lagosian and it is expected to hold between Monday, 8th to 14th December 2025 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Bagauda…

The Alternative Bank Unveils Flagship Effurun Branch, Sets Bold Pace for Delta’s Economic Future L-R: Chukwuemeka Agada, Regional Sales Manager, The Alternative Bank; Akanni Owolabi, Regional Head, Edo/Delta, The Alternative Bank; Chief (Dr.) Samuel Eshenake, Secretary, Uvwie Local Government Council; High Chief Hope Akasa (JP), Unuevworo of Uvwie Kingdom, and Hon. Andrew Agagbo, Vice-Chairman, Uvwie Local Government Council, at the launch of The Alternative Bank’s branch in Effurun, Delta State on Tuesday.   The Alternative Bank (AltBank), Nigeria’s leading non-interest bank, has opened its flagship branch in Effurun, Delta State, a bold move in its mission to reshape banking in Nigeria.…

IMO STATE TO HOST WEST AFRICA’S PREMIER ECONOMIC SUMMIT WITH GLOBAL LEADERS Ban Ki-moon, Boris Johnson, President of Liberia, and former President of Mauritius confirmed for historic two-day economic gathering OWERRI, IMO STATE. Imo State is preparing to host what is set to be the biggest economic summit in West Africa this season, as the Imo Invest Summit 2025 brings together world leaders, global CEOs, and international finance institutions on December 4-5, 2025, at the Concorde Boulevard in Owerri. His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, will welcome an unprecedented lineup of global heavyweights, including Ban Ki-moon, former…

Enabulele Bags Megastar Outstanding Sport Leadership Award L-R: Enabulele and Ifetayo Megastar Magazine the org users of Megastar Man of the Decade Awards has honoured the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, with its Outstanding Sports Leadership Award, one of the flagship recognitions under its renowned “Man of the Year” and “Megastar Man of the Decade” honours. The award was formally presented on Wednesday by the Publisher of Megastar Magazine, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, an International celebrity journalist described Enabulele’s strides in the sports sector as exceptional and deserving of national acclaim. Dr. Ifetayo said…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches bold N1.9bn support scheme for PWDs Lagos First LaDY, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat with some of the beneficiaries at the State House, Lagos on Wednesday. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday launched a nationwide economic empowerment programme worth N1.9 billion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), declaring that the country grows stronger “when every individual is empowered to contribute meaningfully.” The First Lady was represented at the Lagos launch, held at the State House, Ikeja, by the Lagos First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at…

The Rising Profile of Damilola Taiwo, A British Photographer Award Winner Right: Oluwadamilola Taiwo Born in Nigeria and now based in the United Kingdom, Oluwadamilola Taiwo creates images that sit at the crossroads of serenity and intention. Through his studio Damitaiwo Photography and the artistic platform Dreamsonwall, he builds a visual language that feels both quiet and powerful portraits, landscapes and dreamscapes that hold the viewer still, inviting them into a world shaped by calm light and deeper meaning. Taiwo’s philosophy is simple: beauty becomes transcendent when it reflects inner truth. His photographs are less about spectacle and more about presence…

Verve Partners Providus Bank to Present ProvidusVerve Travel Card for Tourists, Business Visitors, Diaspora returnees L–R: Ademola Adeniran, Divisional Head, Product Management and Solution Delivery, Verve International; Elliott Sangoleye, Divisional Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank; Paul Ohakim, Vice President, Issuing and Acquiring Management, Africa, Verve International; and Lanre Ogundare, Group Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank, at the launch of the ProvidusVerve Travel Card, held recently. Lagos, Nigeria — December 2, 2025 — Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, has announced a strategic partnership with Providus Bank, one of Nigeria’s most innovative financial…

December 6, FIFA Will Present Match Schedules For 2026 World Cup FIFA will present the latest match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, December 6 from Washington, DC. This announcement will occur nearly 24 hours after the world learns of the 12 unprecedented groups of four at the tournament’s highly anticipated Final Draw. The reveal will be presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who will be joined on stage by FIFA Legends, with representatives from all 42 qualified teams and those still in contention in the audience. The event promises to…