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.
Elegbede Abiodun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), alongside key stakeholders, has continued to advance conversations on food security, policy communication, and strategic stakeholder engagement at the 2026 Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW) held in Kaduna. The event, themed “Policy making to Public plate”, commenced on 19 April 2026 at the Brigadier General Abba Kyari Banquet Hall, Kaduna, and was graced by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, and the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sanni CON. The event also attracted communication professionals, policymakers, media practitioners, and public relations experts across the country…
L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, National Internet Registration Association, NIRA/ Council Member, during the Inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6, (IPv6) Council Members, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on the 23rd April 2026. Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its digital future with the…
Manny Ita – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed her statement of defence in response to a ₦1 billion defamation suit instituted against her by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, firmly denying all allegations of defamation. The defence, dated April 20, 2026, was submitted by her counsel, Joshua Usman (SAN), countering claims brought forward by Bello through his lawyer, Chief R.O. Balogun (SAN). Bello is seeking ₦1 billion in aggravated and exemplary damages, along with a perpetual injunction to restrain the senator from making further alleged defamatory statements. In her filing, Akpoti-Uduaghan maintained that the statements cited in the suit were…
Manny Ita – A Washington D.C.–based lobbying firm, Van Batten Montague, has claimed that members of the U.S. Republican Party in Congress are seeking updates over alleged election integrity concerns ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. According to the firm, lawmakers within the U.S. House GOP want to be kept informed about accusations linking top Nigerian officials to potential political violence. The development follows a viral video involving Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in which he was seen publicly appealing to lawmaker Leke Abejide to “scatter” the opposition African Democratic Congress. The video, which also…
Elegbede Abiodun • APC’s amended electoral guidelines make no provision for endorsements and recognise only consensus or direct primaries as valid pathways to candidacy. • Party’s guidelines require all aspirants vying for a position to individually sign a consensus form, formally agreeing to the consensus arrangement before it can be considered binding on any party. Prominent leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun East Senatorial District have declared that the April 20 endorsement of Governor Dapo Abiodun as the party’s consensus senatorial candidate for the 2027 elections is legally void and politically illegitimate, arguing that the APC’s…
Elegbede Abiodun In line with its commitment to accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has rolled out a series of high impact masterclasses designed to equip business owners with practical skills, improve operational efficiency and expand market access throughout the month of April 2026. The first in the series, titled “Pricing That Works: How to Charge Right and Earn More,” held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. The session focused on helping entrepreneurs set profitable, sustainable prices without losing customers, an essential…
Elegbede Abiodun • Cost of ATM transactions on Merchants’ PoS will be borne by the Merchant and not the customers. The entral Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has increased the fee for issuance and replacement of Automated Terminal Machine (ATM) debit/ credit cards by 50 per cent to N1,500 from N1,000. The apex bank also scrapped the N50 monthly charges for Naira Debit/ Credit Card maintenance, which usually includes 7.5 percent Value Added Tax, but said customers with foreign currency-denominated debit/credit cards will continue to pay a maintenance fee of $10 per annum. CBN disclosed this in its Exposure draft of…
Elegbede Abiodun Laffmattazz, one of Nigeria’s foremost comedy and live entertainment brands, is pleased to announce its official partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for the highly anticipated Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour, themed “Next Chapter: A New Season of Laughter.” Now in its 15th year, Laffmattazz—the brainchild of renowned Nigerian comedian Gbenga Adeyinka (Gbenga Adeyinka 1st)—has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its seamless fusion of comedy, music, and live stage performances. The 2026 tour, which kicked off on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey. Building…
Elegbede Abiodun What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+ year-old institution, the story was simple: a young bank buying a legacy giant. But fresh documents are now pointing to a shocking twist that raises serious questions about how the deal was actually done. According to findings, Titan Trust Bank allegedly secured a $300 million loan from African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to fund the acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria. On paper,…
Elegbede Abiodun Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. Having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local enterprise, deepen financial inclusion, and bring banking services closer to individuals and businesses. Speaking at the commissioning, the Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, Deoye Ojuroye, noted that the expansion is part of a broader plan to strengthen the Bank’s presence nationwide over the next 12 months. “Our approach is deliberate—we are…