Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

About 95% of Nigerians use road transport compare to other means in Nigeria – FG The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Olufunsho Adebiyi. Photo: Federal Ministry of Works … thanks Ekiti Governor for hosting National Council. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Olufunsho Adebiyi, has disclosed that approximately 95 per cent of Nigerians rely on road transport for their movement and the transportation of goods across the country. Adebiyi stated this while delivering his address at the 30th meeting of the National Council on Works, which opened on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement by the…

Why passengers disagree over new travel tax scheme … tax to boost aviation security. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has concluded plans to introduce a new $11.50 levy on all international air tickets for inbound and outbound passengers, a move that could yield over $1bn in revenue over the next two decades, and has sparked concerns among operators. The new charge, classified as a security fee, is tagged the Advance Passenger Information System levy. It will be added to the existing $20 security charge, bringing total security-related ticket fees to $31.50 per passenger. According to the NCAA, the charge aims…

As OPS, Labour reject N10000, N20000 notes suggestions … “ill-timed, elitist, and economically risky.” The Organised Private Sector and the Nigeria Labour Congress have rejected calls for the introduction of higher-value currency notes, warning that the proposed move would not solve Nigeria’s economic or currency problems but would worsen inflation and undermine cashless policy gains. Their reactions followed a report by Quartus Economics urging the Central Bank of Nigeria to introduce N10,000 and N20,000 notes to restore the naira’s portability and reduce the cost of cash transactions. The report, titled “Is Africa’s Eagle Stuck or Soaring Back to Life?”, claimed…

OMSL Shines At The 2025 CIPM Awards Ocean Marine Solutions Limited (OMSL), Nigeria’s leading oil and gas asset protection company has been honoured at the prestigious 2025 Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) HR Oscars. The company earned an impressive 3rd place with a 90 % score in the HR Optimisation Award Compensation, Reward and Recognition Category. The award ceremony was held on October 28th, 2025 in Abuja , celebrated organisations demonstrating exceptional human resource practices that drive performance, fairness, and employee engagement. This recognition reflects OMSL’s unwavering commitment to fostering a performance -driven, people- focused culture where excellence and…

Nollywood filmmakers, German film industry professionals discuss potential partnership “Earlier today (Monday), I had the pleasure of attending a lunch meeting organized by the German Embassy in Lagos, courtesy of Consul General Daniel Krull, where Nollywood filmmakers and German film industry professionals came together to discuss potential collaborations. As the National President of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMP), I’m always excited when collaborations like this are on the table, as I know that my producers are always open to exploring possible partnerships with our counterparts in other countries. I want to sincerely thank the German Embassy and…

ADIPEC 2025, NNPC Limited Champions Energy Equity, Global Partnership The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, today led a high-level delegation to the NNPC exhibition booth at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025), reinforcing the company’s commitment to global collaboration, energy equity, and sustainable investment. Welcomed by the Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, and other senior executives, the GCEO’s visit underscored NNPC’s strategic presence at one of the world’s most influential energy gatherings. The Chairman of the Board of NNPC Limited and fellow board members were also in…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Output Growth Hits Six-Month High In October October data pointed to improved growth momentum in the Nigerian private sector, with both output and new orders increasing at sharper rates than in September. In turn, companies took on extra staff and expanded their purchasing activity. The pace of input cost inflation remained subdued relative to the picture over recent years, while output prices increased at the second-slowest pace for five-and a-half years. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®). Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions…

JAMB pushes forward public universities admission deadline Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for public universities from October 31 to November 17. The extension was announced on JAMB’s official X account, saying the move is to give universities more time to complete their admission processes. JAMB explained that the extension became necessary after appeals by the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) and the recent accreditation of new programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). “AVCNU requested more time following disruptions, including a court order that…

FirstBank Partners With Verve To Issue Free Verve Debit Cards In Nationwide Flash Promo, Extends Good Life Promo The free cards will be issued daily to 131 customers on a first-come, first-served basis across the Bank’s branches, nationwide. FirstBank’s unwavering commitment to convenience, accessibility, and customer satisfaction. Speaking on the rewards to FirstBank customers, Chuma Ezirim, the Group Executive, e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, said: “The Verve Flash Promo is not just about rewarding customers with free verve debit cards; it is about celebrating our legacy of 131 years of trust, resilience, and innovation in the Nigerian financial services…

A Decade Of Data And Integrity: P+ Measurement Services Celebrates 10 Years Of Redefining PR Evaluation In Africa • P+ Measurement Services is Nigeria’s leading independent media intelligence. P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s first independent media intelligence and PR measurement agency, is marking its 10th anniversary this November. Founded in 2015 at the brink of a recession, the agency emerged from a vision to challenge the norms of public relations reporting and bring independence, objectivity, and data-driven accountability to PR measurement and evaluation across Nigeria and Africa. Over the past decade, P+ has transformed what was once considered an “impossible mission”…