Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FirstBank Integrates PAPSS into LIT App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa. PAPSS, developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, enables instant, low-cost payments in local currencies between African countries. Speaking on the integration, the Group Executive, e-Business and…

FG presents initiative to empower teachers with mobile devices, free data FG presents initiative to empower teachers with mobile devices, free data. The federal government has inaugurated an initiative to empower teachers across the country with subsidised mobile devices and free data access to enhance professional development and classroom delivery. Unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Education on Thursday, the scheme will benefit 8,000 teachers from the six geopolitical zones in its first phase, which runs from December 2025 to July 2026. The programme, implemented with technical support from the UK-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) initiative,…

PINL to Empower 2,000 Women Across TNP Host Communities Over 2,000 women and girls across 215 host communities along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) are set to benefit from a comprehensive entrepreneurship and financial literacy program initiated by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The initiative—The PINL Women Entrepreneurs & Empowerment Programme—aims to equip women with practical business skills, financial education, and enterprise support to help them build sustainable livelihoods within their communities. Dr. Akpos Mezeh, General Manager, Community Relations and Stakeholder Engagement at PINL, announced the development during the company’s monthly stakeholders’ meeting with representatives…

Davido, French president Macron in a meeting Davido meets Macron. Credit: X| davido • Nigeria and France at cultural diplomacy. Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred excitement among fans on social media after announcing his meeting with French President, Emmanuel Macron The music icon took to his official X account on Thursday to share photos from the high-profile meeting with the French President. His caption read, “It was an honour meeting #EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world.” Although Davido did not disclose specific details of their discussion, the meeting highlights the growing intersection…

Beckham lauds Messi for signing new Inter Miami contract Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF at TQL Stadium on July 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeff Dean/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jeff Dean / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed on Thursday. Inter Miami’s X feed posted a video of Messi signing a contract…

New INEC chair assures of credible polls INEC Chairman, Prof Amupitan at the INEC headquarters. Photo: File … says he would deepen democratic values. The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has vowed to restore credibility and public confidence in the country’s electoral system, declaring his appointment as a “divine” call to serve the nation. Speaking shortly after his inauguration by the President at the State House on Thursday, Amupitan declared that his mission was clear — to deliver free, fair, and credible elections while deepening democratic values across the nation. During his…

Lagos Tourism Ministry in partnership endorses Eko Fiesta, lauds organisers Arebe • … blending celebration with purpose. The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has thrown its weight behind the upcoming Eko Fiesta, describing it as a well-structured initiative that captures the essence of Lagos’ creative and cultural vibrancy. The event, scheduled to hold from December 22 to 24, 2025, is being organised by Dosh and Wales Company, promoted by Damilare Osho and Dr. Wale Oyebanji, in partnership with the Ministry. Speaking during a meeting with the organisers, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and…

Wema Bank to host NBC Trade Fair in Ikeja, Lagos Wema Bank is set to host the NBC Trade Fair in Ikeja, Lagos, from October 24 to 26, 2025, at the Whitestone Event Centre. Following the success of its Island edition earlier this year, the fair is returning to Lagos with an even bigger and more vibrant experience for entrepreneurs, shoppers, and small business owners. The three-day event will feature businesses and vendors from various sectors, including fashion, food, skincare, and lifestyle, providing a platform for them to showcase their products, connect with customers, and explore new opportunities. Visitors can…

Lagos launches 24-hour traffic management initiative for commuters • Unauthorized structures and multiple environmental infractions were removed. The Lagos State Government has launched two transformative initiatives designed to recalibrate traffic governance and restore environmental sanctity across the metropolis. In a visionary bid to guarantee seamless mobility and safe commuting at all hours, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has formally instituted a 24-hour operational framework for traffic management and enforcement across Lagos State. The groundbreaking initiative, officially commissioned by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, constitutes a seminal moment in the evolution of Lagos’s transportation…

The Journalism Clinic Celebrates Media Elders, Honours Legacy of Integrity and Service … giving tribute to those whose work has helped to uphold the ethics of the profession. The Journalism Clinic has held an Appreciation Day to honour Nigeria’s media elders, celebrating their decades of dedication, mentorship and invaluable contributions to the growth of journalism in the country. The event, which attracted veteran journalists, media practitioners, and communication scholars, was a heartfelt tribute to those whose work has helped shape the nation’s media landscape and uphold the ethics of the profession. Speaking at the ceremony, Lagos State Commissioner for Information…