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.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, lowering the rate from N1,175 per litre to N1,125 per litre. The latest price adjustment represents a reduction of N50 per litre and is expected to provide some relief to fuel marketers, distributors, and ultimately consumers across the country. The development also reinforces the refinery’s commitment to promoting affordability and stability within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. According to the refinery, the decision to review the price downward aligns with its broader objective of ensuring that petroleum products remain accessible…
L-R: Ishmael Nwokocha, Group Head, Mobility Business, Access Bank Plc; Chizoba Iheme, Group Head, Product and Segment, Access Bank Plc; Eniola Olutimilehin, Chief Operating Officer, CIG Motors; Gaurav Vashisht, Hyundai Manager, Stallion Motors; Gaurav Kaul, General Manager, Kewalram Motors; Iyabo Soji-Okusanya, Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking, Access Bank Plc; Giselle Bejjani, Media and Marketing Manager, Mikano Motors; Oluyinka Osoba, Sales Manager, CFAO Motors; and Olumide Olatunji, Head, Retail Banking Division, Access Bank Plc, during the launch of AutoFest, held recently at Access Bank’s Head Office, Lagos. Nigerians will be able to purchase vehicles with as little as a 10…
L-R: Baale of Kajola Community, Chief Amanda Morenikeji; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ogun State, Hon. Bolu Owotomo; Vice- Chairman, Ewekoro LGA, Abisola Aliyu and Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant Director, Ayyagari Subbaraidu; during the Dangote Cement Ibese’s Commissioning and Handover Ceremony of Garri & Fufu Processing Plant, at Kajola, Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State. Dangote Cement Ibese commissions Cassava Processing Plant, tackles increase in food processing. Amid rising food prices and growing concerns over food security in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant has commissioned and handed over a multi-million Naira state-of-the-art garri and fufu processing plant to…
Not less than 30,000 Lagos primary pupils to benefit from feeding initiative. The National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Aderemi Adebowale, speaking at the launch. The National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Aderemi Adebowale, speaking at the launch. No fewer than 30,000 pupils in public primary schools across Lagos State are set to receive daily nutritional support under a new intervention aimed at reducing classroom hunger and improving learning outcomes. The initiative, tagged “Adopt A School for Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS!,” was unveiled on Wednesday by…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Logo. Photo: JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has defended the 16-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions, saying the policy is backed by existing education laws and informed by evidence linking maturity to academic success. The board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, stated this on Thursday during a dialogue organised by the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria via Zoom. The dialogue, themed “2026 Admission Policy Review and JAMB Scorecard: A Conversation with the Registrar,” examined key issues surrounding admissions and tertiary education in Nigeria. There have been calls in some…
King of Gas ~ Julius Rone Celebrates 52nd Birthday, Gets Industry’s Accolades Julius Rone, Chief Executive Officer of UTMOL, was on Thursday, June 25, 2026, widely celebrated by friends, colleagues and industry stakeholders as he marked his 52nd birthday, with tributes highlighting his influence in Nigeria’s natural gas sector and his widely recognised nickname, the “King of Gas”. Rone, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s energy industry, has spent decades building a reputation rooted in operational discipline and long-term strategic thinking, positioning himself as one of the most visible private-sector voices in the country’s evolving gas economy. Known for a leadership…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, payment service banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze all accounts, funds and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators recently designated for terrorism financing, as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt financial networks supporting extremist activities. The directive, contained in a circular issued to all regulated financial institutions, followed recent sanctions imposed by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) and the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under Executive Order 13224, as amended. The CBN action comes days after the…
L-R: Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank University of Jos Branch; Ms. Caroline Dafur, Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development; Hon. Sunday Amuna, Executive Chairman, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Mr. Saje Joseph, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Plateau State Ministry of Education; and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Back-to-School outreach in Plateau State recently. In a significant demonstration of its commitment to the development of education…
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, is driving awareness and adoption of innovative pension solutions introduced by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). These initiatives, the Personal Pension Plan (PPP) and the Foreign Currency Pension Plan (FCY) are designed to expand access to retirement savings, preserve long-term value, and enhance financial security for Nigerians. These initiatives reflect a broader effort to deepen financial inclusion and adapt retirement planning to the evolving realities of today’s workforce, where income patterns are increasingly flexible and, in many cases, global. The Personal Pension Plan (PPP) offers individuals a simple and…
The scorching sun rises over Gusau, Zamfara State, casting golden rays of light on a city that once knew only bleak shadows. Construction cranes, heavy-duty lifting machines adorn the skyline like mechanical giraffes, their arms dangling gracefully as they lift heavy steel and pour concrete into place. The rhythmic sound of hammers, rammers, and drilling machines, and the steady hum of generators fill the air; the unmistakable symphony of a state being reborn becomes all too visible. This is the vivid picture of the Zamfara of today made possible by the Chief Rescuer; Governor Dauda Lawal. As Machiavelli said; “Whoever…