Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Spotify Unveils Greasy Tunes Café, Sets Scene for Brand in Lagos … customers who order for meals get personalised Spotify playlist. September 30th, the energy was off the charts at Fired & Iced, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as Spotify officially unveiled its Greasy Tunes Café. This three-week experiential pop-up celebrates the connection between Nigerian culture, food, and music. The venue, packed with a mix of media, influencers, podcasters, music artists, and fans, set the perfect scene for the brand’s immersive new experience. This campaign is backed by new Spotify data showing that for Nigerian Gen Z, music and food are…

Rite Foods Celebrates Nigeria @ 65, Refreshing the Nation with Iconic Brands Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s market leader in the food and beverage industry, joins millions of citizens in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, themed “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands-on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The day not only commemorates the country’s hard-won freedom from colonial rule but also reflects the shared spirit of unity and progress. Staying true to its promise of refreshing moments, Rite Foods continues to delight consumers with an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands that set the pace across their market segments. As a company…

Commercial sex workers will pay tax in 2026 – FG Taiwo Oyedele … taxation will be dependent on income generation. Federal Government has said that commercial sex workers ( runs girls ) will pay tax under the new laws. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, made the statement during a tax education session held by the The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos. In a video that has since circulated widely, Oyedele explained that gifts or upkeep money sent to dependents or relatives are exempt from tax, describing such…

Nigeria’s Diversity Remains Our Greatest Resource at 65 – Seunmanuel Faleye As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, leading lifestyle and culture publication Apples Bite Magazine publisher Seunmanuel Faleye, has spotlighted the nation’s diversity as its most enduring strength, arguing that the country’s multiplicity of cultures, languages, and traditions continues to drive innovation and resilience in the face of contemporary challenges. In a special independence edition released this week, the magazine examined how Nigeria’s over 250 ethnic groups have collectively contributed to making the nation a continental powerhouse in entertainment, technology, commerce, and culture, despite persistent economic and security challenges.…

Adron Homes Hails Nigeria at 65, Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Africa’s leading Pan–African real estate company, joins millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, the company’s Group Managing Director, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, lauded the resilience, unity, and indomitable spirit of Nigerians, which have continued to sustain the country through six and a half decades of challenges and triumphs. “As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, we salute the courage of our founding fathers and the collective will of…

LAGOS FLAGS OFF FREE EYE SCREENING, CATARACT SURGERY TO RESTORE HOPE …with surgeries to hold today and tomorrow at Orile Agege General Hospital. … says many Nigerians live with preventable visual challenges. The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Attom Foundation, on Monday flagged off a three-day free eye screening and cataract surgery programme at Philip Junction, Olusosun, Ojota, with surgeries scheduled to hold today and tomorrow at Orile Agege General Hospital. The initiative, coordinated by the Blindness Prevention Program Unit of the Ministry of Health, is expected to restore sight, dignity, and hope to residents across the…

Mandy Kiss Now Lagos Ambassador for Anti-drug Abuse – Commissioner …t o be a voice to youth on how to curb drug abuse Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, has explained the rationale behind the appointment of popular content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, known as Mandy Kiss, as an ambassador for the Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse initiative. Ogunlende, in a viral video on Tuesday, conferred the ambassadorship on Mandy Kiss. He said, “We’re here with Mandy Kiss, and you know, she’s actually agreed to become one of our LASKADA brand ambassadors, Lagos State Kicks Against…

Sterling Bank cancels account maintenance fees ‎Sterling Bank has announced the removal of account maintenance fees on all personal accounts, a move it described as a “gift” to Nigerians as the country marked its 65th Independence Day on Wednesday. ‎The announcement, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, comes barely six months after the lender scrapped transfer fees on local online transactions. ‎This was contained in a press statement by the company made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. ‎The statement read, “Just months after abolishing transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025, the bank has dismantled yet…

PENGASSAN, Dangote misunderstanding terminated – FG The Minister of Labour & Employment, Muhammed Maigari Dingyadi. … sacked workers to be redeployed. The Federal Government has brokered peace in the face-off between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, after two days of conciliation meetings. A statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed that the matter was resolved following lengthy discussions. According to the statement, the resolutions reached included: “The Honourable Minister of Labour informed the meeting that unionisation is…

FULL TEXT: Tinubu Addresses Nigeria on 65th Independence Day Celebration File Copy: President Bola Tinubu Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar…