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.
Unity, Providus Banks Merger A Done Deal As Integration Progresses In accordance to the recently held Court-Ordered Meeting and subsequent overwhelming endorsement, the merger and business combination between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited remains firmly on course. Analysts appraising the ongoing recapitalisation programme believe that the regulatory backing and shareholders’ support for the merger represent the most important milestones for meeting the recapitalisation requirements within the stipulated timeline. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) backed the merger between the two lenders, with a pivotal financial accommodation to support the transaction. The merger also received a further…
NCC, ATCON Strengthen Partnership To Accelerate Telecom Sector Growth Elegbede Abiodun • Bridging the communication gap between the regulator and industry players. In a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration aimed at advancing the country’s telecommunications industry. The renewed partnership follows a high-level meeting between senior NCC officials and ATCON executives, where both sides examined the evolving dynamics of the sector. Discussions focused on addressing critical challenges, including infrastructure deficits, regulatory bottlenecks, and strategies to unlock greater…
LASG Unveils Huge Gains in Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill for Generations From left: Chairman, House Committee on Environment, Lagos State, House of Assembly, Mr Olanrewaju Afinni; Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Femi Saheed; Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi; Lagos State Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro during the Lagos State Ministry of Finance One-Day Retreat on Lagos State Wealth Fund Harmonisation Session in Lagos on Tuesday (17/02/26) • … the bill is targeted at designing a coherent and bankable wealth fund architecture for the Lagos State. The Lagos State…
Uba Sani Appointed As Renewed Hope Ambassador, Deputy Director-General ~ Tinubu Elegbede Abiodun Uba Sani will work in close collaboration with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the national chairman of the APC, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational abilities. The governor’s…
Naira set to hit ₦1,100 to Dollar before 2026 ends ~ Dangote Dangote demanded a shift toward domestic manufacturing to produce essentials locally. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, has forecasted a notable appreciation in the Nigerian naira, predicting it could strengthen to as low as ₦1,100 per US dollar by the end of 2026. Dangote made the optimistic projection on Tuesday during the launch of Nigeria’s Industrial Policy in Abuja, an event graced by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other key figures. Speaking at the occasion, he credited ongoing government reforms for the…
Billboard chart: Tems, Burna Boy hit multiple entries Elegbede Abiodun This new placements brought their individual totals to eight Hot 100 entries each. The duo achieved the milestone following their appearances on American rapper J. Cole’s album The Fall-Off. The track Bounce Road Blues, featuring Tems and Future, debuted at No. 34 on the chart, while Only You, featuring Burna Boy, entered at No. 78. The new placements brought their individual totals to eight Hot 100 entries each, surpassing South African rock band Seether. Afrobeats stars Tems and Burna Boy have made history after becoming the African artistes with…
Nigeria’s President, Tinubu Appends Signature to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into Law Elegbede Abiodun Nigeria’s President, Tinubu Appends Signature to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into Law. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. The brief signing ceremony was held at the first floor office of the President at the State House, Abuja, at about 5:00pm with principal officers of the National Assembly in attendance. The National Assembly had on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill. The latest amendment comes amid intense public debate over the electronic transmission of election…
Women Affairs Minister Praises Remi Tinubu’s Emergence as ‘Leadership Person of the Year 2026’ Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has congratulated the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her recognition as LEADERSHIP Person of the Year 2026. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the minister described the honour as a fitting tribute to a lifetime of service, compassion and transformational leadership. In a glowing tribute issued on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, the Minister lauded the First Lady’s unwavering dedication to advancing the wellbeing, dignity, and empowerment…
Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, Reiterates Electoral Neutrality and Professionalism, Leads FCT Readiness Visit Elegbede Abiodun … urges strict compliance in the discharge of their duties. Ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, 21st February 2026, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, alongside National Commissioners Chairman’s Aides and Directors of the Commission undertook a readiness assessment visit to selected Area Councils in the FCT. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for FCT, Mallam Aminu K. Idris and the Administrative Secretary Mrs. Bimbo Oladunjoye were also part of the…
Manny Ita – The governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has reiterated his resolve to ensure the state remains secure and the citizens safe by commissioning 25 armoured personnel carriers and surveillance drones to support military and security operations against banditry and violent crime across the state and the wider North-West region. The equipment was handed over during a ceremony in Gusau as part of the state government’s logistics support programme for frontline security forces engaged in counter-insurgency and internal security duties. The governor said the assets are intended to enhance troop protection during high-risk missions and strengthen rapid response…