Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

In respect of late mother, Davido unveils new university hostel … says talent can open doors, purpose gives meaning to it. Nigerian afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has commissioned an hostel at Clifford University, Abia State, naming it after his late mother. The hostel, was unveiled during the school’s convocation ceremony, where Davido encouraged the graduates to ensure their lives has purpose. He also stated that although talent can open doors, purpose gives meaning to ones talent. “When I looked into their faces, I saw the same fire that built me — that hunger to be seen,…

FCMB, NCDMB, BoI roll out ₦15bn Loan Scheme for local oil, gas contractors MD of FCMB, Mrs. Yemisi Edun. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been named one of the Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) for the newly remodelled Community Contractors Finance Scheme, a ₦15 billion initiative by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI). The scheme aims to close the funding and skills gaps constraining indigenous contractors in the oil and gas sector. It provides loans of up to ₦100 million at a competitive 8% interest rate per annum, empowering qualified…

Jumia Report shows increase in Rural E-Commerce adoption across Nigeria L-R: MR. Manji Pious Lawan, Special Assistant to the Director General/Chief Executive (Strategy), Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON); Oladipupo Adeniyi, Director Admin & Human Resources, Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment; Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Temidayo Ojo; Tejumola Abisoye, Special Adviser and National Coordinator, National Talent Export Programme, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; at the second edition of Jumia’s E-Commerce in Rural Areas Report on Thursday, 9th October in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has unveiled the second edition of its…

Natufe/Animashaun Community Residents Stage Protest Against Proposed Cemetery Project in Surulere Natufe/Animashaun Community … cites threat. Residents of the Natufe/Animashaun Community, Surulere, have staged a massive protest against the construction of a cemetery in their neighbourhood. They recently described such a construction as illegal and dangerous. Carrying placards that read “No to cemetery in Nature Estate,” “Don’t impose cemetery threat,” and “Say no to nightmares” over the weekend, the residents pledged to resist the project and march to the Lagos State Government House in Alausa this week. According to Alhaja Aminat Omolabake Braimoh, Chairperson of the Community Development Association (CDA),…

2025 Hockey AFCON: Nigeria win bronze Hockey Nigeria’s men’s hockey team won the bronze medal at the 2025 Hockey Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 3–1 victory over Kenya in the third-place playoff at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. The win capped a strong finish for the Nigerians in what was the 12th edition of the continental championship, organised by the African Hockey Federation. The tournament, held concurrently with the women’s competition, brought together Africa’s best national sides for two weeks of high-intensity action. Nigeria began the bronze medal clash brightly, taking the lead in the…

Sanwo-Olu, hosting global summit on blue economy, coastal resilience in Lagos Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State • To achieve strategic platform on action towards investment in Africa’s coastal economies. The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on the blue economy and coastal resilience. The summit, scheduled to be held from Nov. 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, and policymakers. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab,…

Finance Minister, Wale Edun recovers, back to Nigeria Wale Edun … resumes duty. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has returned to Nigeria after a brief medical trip abroad. A video circulating on social media on Sunday showed the minister at Fraser Suites, Abuja, where he reportedly held a closed-door meeting with a Qatari delegation, alongside the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. Edun’s return comes weeks after reports surfaced that he had taken ill and left Abuja for Lagos before proceeding abroad for medical attention. Last week, Presidential spokesperson…

First Bank leads as Amstel Malta, MTN, others join WIB trade fair partners The 2025 edition of the Women in Business (WIB) Trade Fair is poised to be exceptional as leading brands and organisations have joined the long list of partners and headline sponsors of the annual business gathering. While Amstel Malta, MTN, Nigerian Breweries, and FIBI are the latest partners, First Bank has emerged as the headline sponsor. These are part of efforts being put in place by the organisers to ensure that the Abuja economy is revitalised. The trade fair, taking place from 31st October to 2nd November…

Mathematics, English remain requirements for O’Level exams – FG Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa .. policy was introduced to ensure inclusiveness. The Federal Government has reaffirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students registering for their O’Level examinations, despite the recent streamlining of admission requirements into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry clarified that the new policy does not exempt any candidate from registering or sitting for the two core subjects, saying rather, it introduces a…

UAE gateway for South African growth as Creative Zone by Encor and Azanyah convene high-level investment briefing in Sandton Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 October 2025 — Creative Zone by Encor, the United Arab Emirates’ largest business setup advisory firm, together with South Africa’s Azanyah Trade Hub and co-host of the event, the UAE Embassy in South Africa, will convene a high-level business engagement on 20 October 2025 at The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton. The event will bring together senior government officials, investors, corporate leaders, and SME champions to explore how South African businesses can leverage the UAE as a springboard…