Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

OPay has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria, dismissing reports circulating on social media that the fintech company planned to suspend or discontinue its operations in the country. The company gave the clarification at its Live Town Hall recently held in Lagos, where its senior executives, industry stakeholders and media representatives addressed the misinformation and reassured customers and merchants of the continuity of its services. Speaking at the event, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, OPay, Dotun Adekunle, said the company remained fully operational, describing the reports of its planned exit as false. “OPay is here, OPay is operating,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima with Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and Executive Director, International Energy Agency, Dr Fatih Birol during the signing of the agreement for the Joint Work Programme between Nigeria and International Energy Agency (IEA) in the Office of the Vice-President on Thursday. Nigeria and the International Energy Agency have signed an agreement for a Joint Work Programme to strengthen strategic cooperation in energy policy, investment, economic growth and energy security. The agreement was signed on Thursday, with Vice President Kashim Shettima describing Nigeria’s formal admission into the IEA as an Association…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asked journalists in Nigeria to uphold accuracy and professional standards, warning media men not to allow rapid technological advancement, and technology to replace truth and fairness. Idris gave the charge during the commissioning of a newly installed modern government printing press in Calabar Cross River State, on Thursday, I saying that the faster information travels, “the greater the period we must place on verification.” “Technology may change the tools of journalism, but it cannot replace truth,” the minister stated. “It should…

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State Dr Dauda Lawal has received the Outstanding Governor Award from the Daily Times in the North–West region during its centenary anniversary in Abuja. The governor accepted the award today at the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards, organised by Nigeria’s oldest newspaper to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Governor Lawal was recognised for his leadership, public service, and contribution to national development. The award was part of activities celebrating the centenary of the newspaper, which was first published in 1926 and has chronicled Nigeria’s political, economic, social, and cultural progress over the past century. Chairman of the…

The Federal Government has sent warnings to parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students involved in examination malpractice that they will face the consequences as it intensifies efforts to restore credibility to Nigeria’s public examination system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) and other education stakeholders. Alausa declared that the era of allowing dishonest candidates to gain an unfair advantage over students who prepared genuinely for examinations must end. He said examination malpractice had become deeply rooted in…

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,…