Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Both Ooni, Alaafin show commitment to historic Yoruba Unity Pact in Lagos Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II … with both focusing on fostering inter-kingdom cooperation. … the two made commitment by signing a communiqué. In a landmark move to strengthen peace and solidarity across Yorubaland, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, met in Lagos on Friday, reaffirming their shared commitment to unity, cultural preservation, and mutual respect among the Yoruba people. The historic meeting, held at the Eko Hotel Signature Building, was convened by…

LASAA staff cleared of fraud allegation, to face disciplinary action for policy breach The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced that an internal investigation has cleared a staff member of a fraudulent transaction allegation that recently went viral on social media. However, the employee will still face disciplinary action for violating the agency’s strict ‘no cash’ policy and using a personal account for a transaction. The controversy according to a statement from the agency, began with a social media post alleging that LASAA staffer, Olukayode John Adetifa, had improperly collected ₦45,000 from a client, MJ Beauty Salon,…

Access Holdings Reports ₦2.5 Trillion Gross Earnings in H1 2025 Lagos, Nigeria- October 24, 2025: Access Holdings Plc (“the Group” or “the Company”) today announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025. The Group’s financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, reflect the resilience of our business model, the diversification of our revenue streams, and the steady progress to the execution of our five-year strategic plan. Gross earnings increased by 13.8% year-on-year to ₦2.5 trillion in H1 2025 from ₦2.2 trillion in H1 2024, driven by strong growth in interest income which…

FAAN sets December 2025 target for full ISO compliance FAAN Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has expressed commitment to ensuring full International Organisation for Standardisation, ISO certification by December 2025. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire, in a statement, said this was disclosed while the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director of Human Resources and Administration, Dr Luqman Emiola, unveiled the Integrated ISO Policy. According to the statement, Director of Special Duties, Mrs Obiageli Orah, highlighted the purpose of the ISO Policy, explaining that the audit process was…

Nigeria exits FATF global financial watchlist • Nigeria to maintain compliance with global financial integrity standards. The Financial Action Task Force has officially removed Nigeria from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, also known as the grey list. The decision was taken at the FATF October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France, following the country’s successful implementation of a 19-point action plan aimed at strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. Nigeria was placed on the grey list in February 2023 after the FATF identified strategic deficiencies in its AML/CFT systems. Over the past two…

2025 Live Canon Poetry competition: Nigerian writer Ogunrinde gains global recognition • Laughter — Oyelola Ogunrinde Nigerian journalist and writer Oyelola Ogunrinde has been longlisted for the 2025 Live Canon International Poetry Competition, a prestigious UK-based literary award that has celebrated poetic excellence for over a decade. The competition, known for its rigorous judging process and emphasis on technical mastery, emotional resonance, and originality, received thousands of entries from poets across the world this year. Being longlisted, organisers noted, is a mark of exceptional literary quality and creative distinction. The overall winner, Lauren Thomas, clinched the top spot with her…

Nigerian researchers qualify for EU’s €100bn funding The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot. … impacting knowledge across critical sectors such as artificial intelligence. The European Union delegation to Nigeria on Friday said it is advancing a new chapter in its collaboration with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s research and innovation ecosystem, with a focus on digital transformation, climate resilience, and sustainable growth. The EU also noted that Nigerian researchers are now eligible to partake in the EU research flagship titled “Horizon Europe initiative”, which is worth over €100bn in research grants, according to a statement it released…

Gbenga Adeyinka set to stage “The Last Show” of 2025 in Lagos Gbenga Adeyinka Popular comedian Gbenga Adeyinka is set to stage “The Last Show of 2025”. The show, a grand celebration of laughter and music, will be organized by Laffmattazz in collaboration with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends.The event will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Now in its 18th year, Laffmattazz has travelled across Nigeria and beyond, including its first-ever UK tour this year. The 2025 finale returns to Lagos, where the idea for the show was…

SSE Lab Boss To host MBA Business Showers Cohort 2, Focusing On Redefining MSMEs’ Role In Nigerian Economy The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), Adesola Jimmy-Eboma has concluded plans to host the second edition of the MBA Business showers to celebrate the cohort 2 graduands and heightened conversation on the role of MSMEs in the Nigerian Economy. The event, tagged “Innovation. Inclusion. Impact: Redefining MSMEs in the Nigerian Economy is scheduled to hold on Thursday October 30th, 2025 at Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos and will have keynote addresses delivered by Mr. Charles Odii,…

Tinubu Makes Changes, Appoints New Service Chiefs For National Security Tinubu Makes Changes, Appoints New Service Chiefs For National Security President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. According to a statement issued on October 24, 2025, by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the President appointed new heads for the military services. General Olufemi Oluyede has been named the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu takes over as Chief of…