Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi The Argentine Football Association has said that every match across its men’s and women’s competitions on the next matchday will stop in the 10th minute to honour Lionel Messi. The stoppage will last for one minute and will feature a round of applause in recognition of Messi’s outstanding career with the Argentina national team. The AFA said the tribute recognises the legacy of the Argentina captain and his contribution to the national team over the years. As reported by ESPN on Thursday, “Every game will stop in the 10th minute for a minute of applause in…

… observing a shift from the development of isolated transportation projects to the creation of an integrated national network. The Federal Government has unveiled Nigeria’s first National Land Transport Policy, describing the framework as a major step towards building an integrated, efficient, safe, affordable and sustainable transportation system capable of supporting economic growth and national development. Unveiling the policy in Abuja on Thursday at the 19th National Council on Transportation, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said transportation remained central to the nation’s economy because it connects workers, families, businesses, markets and communities. He said that the Federal Government’s transportation strategy was anchored…

… to promote Africa’s broader creative and economic potential. The Headies has officially started preparations for its 18th edition in Toronto, Canada, launching its “Road to Toronto” campaign during a pre-awards media briefing and reception hosted by the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos. The event brought together stakeholders from the entertainment, media, business, government and creative sectors to discuss the growing global influence of African creativity and opportunities to strengthen business, investment and international partnerships around the continent’s creative economy. Speaking at the event, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Headies, Ayo Animashaun, said the awards ceremony…

The 6th South West Investment Summit and Advancement Awards 2026 is set to hold on Friday, September 4, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, with political leaders, policymakers, business executives, investors, traditional rulers and other stakeholders expected to attend. The annual event, organised by ASo Multimedia, is expected to bring together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to discuss investment, economic development, entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and regional advancement. The summit is expected to feature the Governor of Lagos State, the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, the Chairman of the Management Board of the Nigerian Communications…

By Elegbede Abiodun General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has donated three complete sets of dialysis machines to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). This is coming 48 hours after the hospital took delivery of a state of the art ambulance from the Federal Government. Presenting the equipment on behalf of ‘His Love Foundation’ (HLF), the RCCG’s official global Christian Social Responsibility arm, Pastor Bode Olojede said they were donated by Pastor Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye. Olojede said, ‘His Love Foundation’ remained committed to addressing hunger, health, education,…

By Elegbede Abiodun The campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has reacted to a viral video showing a student of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, sitting on his lap during an interaction at his campaign office. The campaign team said the incident was a misunderstanding that had been taken out of context, insisting that there was no inappropriate motive behind the encounter. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the students, who were from the Department of Banking and Finance at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, visited Alli’s office in Mokola, Ibadan, to invite…

World Bank building. Photo: World Bank The World Bank Group has said it will support reforms to Nigeria’s electricity tariff and subsidy frameworks as part of efforts to restore financial sustainability in the power sector. The World Bank disclosed this in its Country Partnership Framework for the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the period FY26-FY32. According to the document, the World Bank’s intervention will focus on improving electricity access and reliability for households and businesses through both on-grid and off-grid solutions, in line with Nigeria’s Mission 300 Compact targets. “The WBG will also support reforms to restore financial sustainability, focusing…

APM Terminals Apapa. Photo: APM Terminals Apapa APM Terminals Apapa said it recorded a six per cent increase in export volumes in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the country’s non-oil export growth and improving access to international markets. The Terminal Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa, Kamal Alhraishat, attributed the growth to the resilience of Nigerian exporters, supported by a series of operational and service improvements designed to facilitate export trade. “Over the last five years, exports through our terminal have maintained a positive growth trajectory. The terminal recorded a six per cent increase in…

The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour. Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, with over 250 students from its host communities participating in the 2026 pre-test exercise. The power generation company said in a statement that the programme would provide free quality education to outstanding students selected from primary and secondary schools across its host communities. The scholarship scheme, established under what the company called its Personal Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, is aimed at advancing quality education and creating opportunities for young people in the communities. The company noted that the programme…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a new arrangement to end repeated charges for the verification of candidates’ West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other O’Level results. Under the new policy, candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through JAMB will pay N4,000 once to verify their WAEC results. The verified result will then be made available to the candidate’s preferred institution for screening, admission processing and other administrative purposes. The move is aimed at reducing the financial burden on admission seekers, who have previously been required by…