Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tinubu set to address Nigerians on October 1 broadcast President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, at 7a.m. to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. This was according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga about the broadcast The statement is titled, “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses The Nation.” The statement added, “All television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast.” Independence Day speeches…

FG gets over N1.26tn subscription through bond auction • FG raises N576.62bn from auction. The Federal Government of Nigeria recorded investor desire at its September bond auction as subscriptions crossed N1.26tn, far exceeding the N200bn initially offered. According to the Debt Management Office, the auction, conducted on September 29, featured two reopenings: the 17.945 per cent FGN August 2030 (five-year bond) and the 17.95 per cent FGN June 2032 (seven-year bond). Both bonds were settled on Wednesday, October 2, 2025. For the five-year bond maturing in August 2030, the government offered N100bn but received 66 bids worth N231.79bn. Out of…

Sterling Holdco’s public offer price spurs investor interest The public offer of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has recorded a positive response from the investing public. The public offer opened on September 17, 2025, and is one of the avenues through which the holding company is seeking to meet the fresh capital threshold set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Sterling Financial Holdings Company is offering for subscription of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N7.00 per share. The HoldCo stated that the proceeds of the public offer would go towards capitalising its asset management company, SterlingFi, to…

UBA reaffirms pan-African growth drive United Bank for Africa Plc has reaffirmed its commitment towards delivering sustainable long-term value to its shareholders and stakeholders and its drive to deepen operations across the African continent. The UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, said this on Tuesday during the 2025 Half-Year Investors’ Conference Call. He noted that together with its diversified business model and keen ventures into key markets in Africa and beyond, investors of the bank will continue to enjoy huge financial benefits and dividends in the current financial year and beyond. The 2025 Half-Year Investors’ Conference Call followed…

UAE pledges stronger relationship as Nigeria celebrates independence The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Lagos, Mr Salem Aljaberi with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Credit: X | UAE Consulate in Lagos … commends the progress of bilateral relations since 1982. The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Lagos, Mr Salem Aljaberi, has congratulated Nigeria on its 65th Independence anniversary, pledging that the UAE will continue to strengthen its partnership with the country in key sectors of development. Already this year’s celebration was scaled down following the Federal Government’s cancellation of the traditional parade. In…

Strengthening partnership, Nigeria, China present 2025 commodities expo China-Nigeria Expo … hosting over 250 Chinese manufacturers, 5,000 business reps. Nigeria and China are set to deepen their trade and economic relations through the 2025 edition of the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria, scheduled from Wednesday, November 5, to Friday, November 7, 2025, in Lagos, organisers said on Tuesday. The annual Expo, organised by the Trade Development Bureau of China’s Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with Brightway International Exhibition, enjoys the support of various Chinese provinces, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, and the Nigerian federal and state governments.…

Nigeria @ 65: We have not strayed too far from founding fathers dreams —Tinubu Nigeria @ 65: Tinubu As Nigeria marks 65th anniversary, Tinubu recalled the sacrifices and vision of the country’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Tafawa Balewa, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Michael Okpara, Aminu Kano, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and others, saying “they believed it was Nigeria’s manifest destiny to lead the entire black race as the largest black nation on earth.” We have not strayed too far Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since October 1, 1960, Tinubu said: “While we may not have achieved all…

2025 Megastar Man of the Decade Awards: Senator Imasuen set for Recognition for Grassroots Representation ABUJA – The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, will be honoured with the Award for Excellence in Grassroots Representation at the 2025 edition of the Megastar Man of the Decade Awards (MMTDA). Organisers said Imasuen was selected for his “superior legislative representation and consistent advocacy for grassroots development,” which they noted has positively impacted communities across Edo South. In a letter co-signed by Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, Executive Producer of the awards, and Seunmanuel Faleye, Chairman of the awards committee, the organisers explained…

Jandor Takes New Bride, Dumps Ex-Wife Jandor and Bukola Jandor Takes New Bride, Dumps Ex-Wife Former Lagos People Democratic Party guber candidate, Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, has tied the knot with his heartthrob, Bukola in faraway Qatar. The destination wedding, which took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Doha, Qatar, was attended by his close friends, family and political associates. It was an emotional night for the couple as Jandor and his stunning bride exchanged vows in an intimate but classy ceremony. Guests were treated to a mix of traditional Nigerian warmth and Middle Eastern aura. With a beautiful…

“Armed Robbers Didn’t Kill Her, Police Negligence Did” – Family Friend Reacts To Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s Death Somtochukwu Maduagwu Popular Nigerian news channel Arise TV is still mourning the tragic loss of its young journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, following a violent armed robbery at her home in the Katampe area of Abuja. The 29-year-old broadcaster, popular known as Sommie, was a news anchor, reporter, and producer who had quickly become a known face to several Nigerians who rely on Arise TV to stay informed. However, while widespread reports have said that…