Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File photo: The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. • FG expects the application to rise for the SVCG in the next cohort. The Federal Government on Sunday disbursed N2.25bn to 45 students across the nation’s tertiary institutions. The beneficiaries are among 65 student innovators shortlisted for the Student Venture Capital Grant initiative of the government. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, presented the cheques to the select 45 at the event held at the UNDP Innovation Hub, Ikoyi, Lagos. The SVCG is an initiative of the Federal Government aimed…

Nigerian Ports Authority The Nigerian Ports Authority, on Sunday, has revealed its comprehensive arrangement to strengthen Nigeria’s non-oil exports, anchored in infrastructure renewal, export process simplification, and the full automation of port operations. It stated that the authority’s Managing Director of NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, while speaking at the 37th Enugu International Trade Fair, held recently in Enugu State, said the NPA is repositioning the nation’s port system to connect local producers, especially small and medium-scale enterprises, to global markets. Dantsoho highlighted the strategic importance of Enugu as a commercial gateway to the South-East, noting that its location presents vast opportunities…

Tems Music sensation Tems has emerged the most listened-to African artist on Spotify, with over 40.1 million monthly listeners. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s unique sound has made her outpace her peers in global listenership, taking her to top of Africa’s streaming chart. Tems’ collaborations with international stars like Drake and Future, as well as her work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, have fueled her global success. Her Grammy Award for Future’s “Wait for U” and multiple award nominations solidify her position as a leading African artist.

Confederation of African Football. Photo: CAF Elegbede Abiodun CAF has increased team participation in AFCON to 28. The Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe announced on Sunday that the governing body will increase the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams from 24. Speaking at a press conference after an executive committee meeting, Motsepe said the expansion reflected his organisation’s “commitment to world-class football with the best African players from all over the world returning to compete on the continent.” He did not, however, provide details on how the tournament format would accommodate the four additional teams or when…

Itsekiri youths, under the auspices of Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance (IYGG), have called on former two-time President of the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), Prince Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin, to contest the Delta South Senatorial Seat in the 2027 polls. The call was contained in a statement signed by the Delta South Coordinator and Secretary of IYGG, Sam Oki Metsh, and George Omatsuli, respectively. The statement reads in part: “The call was made after a strategic meeting of the group’s leadership. Prince Edema is a transformational leader whose track record in both the private sector and community service makes him…

Newly appointed CAF Secretary-General, Samson Adamu, standing behind CAF President’s Special Adviser, Amaju Pinnick and NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, in Cairo on Sunday. Credit: NFF via NAN Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been named acting secretary-general of the Confederation of African Football. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago. A statement on Sunday by the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, said that Adamu replaced Veron Mosengo-Omba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. “He replaces DR Congo’s Veron Mosengo-Omba, who…

Senator Gbenga Daniel has expressed warm congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, commending his leadership and dedication to national development. In a message dated March 29, 2026, the Ogun East lawmaker described Tinubu as a visionary statesman whose life has been marked by resilience, courage, and a strong commitment to public service. He joined family members, political allies, and Nigerians across the country in celebrating the President’s milestone. Daniel praised the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” noting that ongoing economic reforms and investments in infrastructure, security, and human capital reflect bold leadership aimed at…

The ancient city of Abeokuta came alive in a grand display of culture, history, and unity as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged at the iconic Ake Palace Ground for the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival, an annual celebration deeply rooted in the Egba people’s heritage. The event, proudly supported by Adron Homes and Properties Limited, witnessed an impressive parade of distinguished personalities, traditional rulers, government officials, business leaders, and cultural enthusiasts, all captured in vibrant pictures that tell the story of a people united by history and pride. From richly adorned monarchs in regal attire to elegantly dressed guests…

Governor Dauda Lawal will attend a high-level workshop on strategic governance and resilience as part of his administration’s broader initiatives to improve Zamfara. The workshop organised by the Centre for Resilient Business and Society is scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2026, at Coventry University in the United Kingdom. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the high-level workshop is supported under the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) Institutional Support framework. He added that the workshop also reflects a shared commitment to advancing research-driven solutions for governance, resilience, and societal development in institutions in Zamfara…

Manny Ita – A recent investigation has revealed that the late Nigerian banking executive, Herbert Wigwe, was linked to 106 properties in London, placing him seventh among billionaires with the largest real estate holdings in the city. The report, published by The Londoner and titled “Revealed: The billionaires who really own London,” identified a total of 32,611 properties across London owned by overseas entities. This disclosure followed a change in UK law mandating foreign companies to reveal their beneficial owners. With access to newly available data, researchers were able to uncover the individuals behind previously concealed property ownership structures, including…