Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Glo Lights Up Nation With “Jollof Promo”: A Season Of Delight, Abundance, And Promise Of Dream Home Globacom has once again set the national stage aglow with the unveiling of “Jollof Promo”, a recharge-and-reward campaign brimming with colour, excitement, and the irresistible lure of extraordinary prizes. In true Glo fashion, it is a celebration engineered with flair—an exuberant blend of entertainment, reward, and customer appreciation designed to ignite joy across the country. Announcing the initiative in Lagos, the digital solutions giant declared that every recharge now counts for far more than connectivity. With each top-up, subscribers accumulate Jollof Points, the…

Top Nigerian comedians, Mc Richman, Edo Pikin, Mc Casino in unforgettable comedy performances in South Africa September 2025 was a month to remember for comedy fans across South Africa, as top Nigerian comedian Mc Richman delivered an unforgettable comedy show with performances from Edo Pikin and Mc Casino in both CapeTown and Johannesburg. Mc Richman hosted two sold-out shows in just 72 hours,CapeTown on the 26th and Johannesburg on the 28th 2025 thus becoming the first Nigerian comedian in South Africa to pull off back-to-back shows in two cities. The Cape Town show on September 26th was electrifying, drawing…

Climate Change and Eco-Anxiety: Africa’s Silent Mental Health Crisis Lady Diana Ereyitomi Eyo-Enoette Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy Not all wounds bleed. Some live in our minds and hearts, reshaped by the world around us. Climate change is not only an environmental crisis; it is a psychological one. Across Africa and the world, we are witnessing rising cases of climate grief and eco-anxiety, distress caused not by imagination but by lived reality. Defining the Silent Crisis Eco-anxiety, defined by the American Psychological Association (2022), is the “chronic fear of environmental doom.” Unlike ordinary worry, it…

UBA Foundation Essay Competition: A 13-year-old Student, Seth Wins UBA Foundation Essay Competition: A 13-year-old Student, Seth Wins History was made in Lagos on Tuesday, as 13-year-old Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin, of Igando Community Senior High School, Igando, a suburb of Lagos, emerged as the overall winner of the 15th UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC), thus becoming the youngest winner in the fifteen years of the competition. Master Ebunoluwa, a public school student of the school in SS2, also emerged as the first male winner in over 8 years, as female winners have repeatedly dominated the competition. He clinched the…

Rite Foods Celebrates International Men’s Day, Honours the Role of Men and Boys in Building a Better Society Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, joins the global community in commemorating International Men’s Day (IMD) 2025 by recognizing the contributions, achievements, and positive impact of men in society. The day also draws attention to issues affecting men, including health, well-being and work-life balance. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, aligns with Rite Foods’ commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. The company recognizes the vital role men play as fathers,…

Mastercard And Zenith Bank Launch Essential Debit Card To Expand Access To Affordable Digital Payments Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, a scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes at a time when Nigeria’s digital economy is gaining significant momentum. According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions reached ₦1.08 quadrillion in 2024,…

CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award goes to Nnadozie again Super Falcons goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie Photo: CAF Super Falcon’s goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has again been named CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Women) for 2025, marking her third consecutive win of the prestigious award. The 24-year-old goalkeeper received the honour on Wednesday at the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco, further solidifying her status as one of Africa’s elite shotstoppers. Nnadozie beat Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini to the honour, reaffirming her dominance as Africa’s top goalkeeper. Nnadozie enjoyed a stellar year for both…

CAF recognizes presidents of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda with outstanding achievement award President William Ruto has been honoured with the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award…Credit: CAF Official The Presidents of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have been honoured with the Confederation of African Football President’s Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of their contributions to the growth and development of football across Africa. The awards were presented on Wednesday night during the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco. Kenya’s President William Ruto, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni were each presented with a CAF Awards plaque for…

FG, states, LGs share N2.09tn October revenue The Federal Government, states and local governments shared a total of N2.094tn as October 2025 revenue, slightly lower than the N2.103tn distributed for September. The latest figure shows a marginal shortfall of N9bn, representing a 0.43 per cent decrease month-on-month. The allocation figures were released after the Federation Account Allocation Committee meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. A statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, detailed the breakdown of the funds shared across all tiers of government. The statement read,…

Stanbic IBTC soars at FMDQ Gold Awards; secures seven awards for financial markets excellence Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ subsidiaries have been honoured for their outstanding performance in the Nigerian financial markets, receiving seven prestigious awards at the FMDQ Gold Awards. These accolades recognise the resilience and adaptability of participants in Nigeria’s financial sector and were presented to Stanbic IBTC Capital, Stanbic IBTC Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Asset Management across various categories. Stanbic IBTC Capital received awards for Bond Listings, CP Quotations, and the Capital Markets Securities Origination – Primary Market Champion Award. Stanbic IBTC Bank was acknowledged as the Fixed Income…