Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

LASRRA registers Seven Million, drive wider Coverage with LASCOTA L-R: Permanent Secretary, Science and Technology, Ibilola Kasunmu; Hon. Seyi Lawal; LASRRA’s General Manager, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola and another stakeholder at the event The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has successfully captured seven million residents in its database. This milestone was highlighted during its maiden jamboree programme with the Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA) on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, LASRRA’s General Manager, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, said the jamboree programme was part of the agency’s proactive strategy to bring registration services closer to residents. “While our…

Nigeria should beware of the Kremlin’s Disguised War Undertone … with Angolan authorities claiming far darker mission. It began not with a bang, but with a flag. In August 2024, on the sun-baked streets of Kano, Nigeria, a protest against economic hardship took a bizarre turn. Amid the crowd, the white, blue, and red of the Russian flag fluttered unexpectedly, a stark symbol of a discontent that was being subtly redirected. This was not an isolated incident. It was the faint echo of a strategy that had rumbled across the Sahel, toppling democracies and drawing a new, alarming geopolitical map.…

Marking 65th birthday, First Lady raises N20bn for national library File Copy: First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Marking 65th birthday, First Lady raises N20bn for national library First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday said the National Library fund had raised N20.4bn since it was launched last Thursday, September 18, 2025. “So far we have raised N20.4bn since this fund launched last week, and more are still coming,” the First Lady told journalists at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Ahead of her 65th birthday on Sunday, September 21, Mrs Tinubu announced plans to raise funds for the completion…

CBN stimulates economy, drops interest rate to 27% CBN building The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared a 50 basis point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, lowering it from 27.5% to 27%. This marks the first rate cut since 2020, signaling a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy. Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso attributed the decision to a consistent decline in inflation, with the latest data showing a year-on-year rate of 20.12% in August. This represents the fifth consecutive monthly decrease, following a period of elevated inflation in 2024. The CBN‘s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…

FG sets plans for worldwide recognition for artisans — Ogun-DG The Industrial Training Fund Director-General, Oluwatoyin Ogun *Says artisans constitute about 80% of Nigeria’s workforce. The Industrial Training Fund Director-General, Oluwatoyin Ogun, has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to scale up the skills and recognition of Nigerian artisans to International Standards through strategic partnerships. The ITF boss said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to working with artisans across the country to formalise and upgrade their trades to international standards. The DG made this known at the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Exhibition and Fair held on…

Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume as Senate unseals office Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume as Senate unseals office. The Senate has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate wing. The action was carried out by a Deputy Director of the Sergeant-At-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, according to a video of the unsealing seen by our correspondent. Sources close to Akpoti-Uduaghan also confirmed the development. This development apparently paves the way for Akpoti-Uduaghan to access the National Assembly and resume legislative duties. She was suspended for six months by the Senate for alleged misconduct in March…

FX reserves, strongest in six years, stand at $42bn File Copy of CBN headquarters, Abuja Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to their highest level in six years, crossing the $42bn mark for the first time since September 2019. Latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria show that reserves hit $42.03bn on September 19, 2025, representing a significant rebound from earlier lows this year and providing renewed optimism for the nation’s foreign exchange stability. The latest figure marks a new 72-month peak and underscores the steady improvement in Nigeria’s reserve position since July, when the stock fell to its lowest…

Nigeria, 27th at World Athletics Champs Athlete Tobi Amusan 193 countries competed.  The nation – Nigeria has finished 27th on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing the competition with one silver medal as the event set new records for global participation and reach. The country’s sole medal came from Tobi Amusan, who won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles to continue her consistency as Nigeria’s most reliable international performer. Ezekiel Nathaniel also joined her on the podium, breaking his own national record in the men’s 400m hurdles by clocking 47.11s to finish fourth in a…

2025 Lagos Comic Convention: Rite Foods Limited Excites Fans Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, brought an extra spark of energy and bold flavor to the 2025 Lagos Comic Convention, held at the Landmark Convention Centre, Victoria Island. As one of the most anticipated annual gatherings celebrating comics, animation, film, and pop culture, the convention provided the perfect stage for Sosa Fruit Drink Bigi and Rite Sausage Rolls, three of Rite Foods’ flagship brands, to connect with thousands of fans, creators, and industry stakeholders. Rite Foods made its mark with a dynamic mix of experiences that matched…

Culture/Tradition: Adron Homes Sponsors Olojo Festival 2025, Celebrates Heritage And Tourism Development Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival, themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.” In a press conference held recently at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development. Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing…