Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

RCCG parish gives scholarships to students in Abuja Beneficiaries of the scholarship Photo Credit: Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, Abuja, As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, Abuja, has empowered 20 Nigerian students in its ongoing scholarship programme, noting that the scholarship programme is aimed at promoting education and empowering Nigerian youth both within the church and across the country. The initiative, launched approximately three years ago, aligns with the broader CSR vision of the RCCG, led by its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.…

SDNON Felicitates Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Her 65th Birthday First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, SDNON president Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has extended warm felicitations to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. In a goodwill message issued in Lagos on Monday, SDNON president Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo described Senator Tinubu as “a mother of the nation whose life of service, compassion, and dedication to the upliftment of women and youths continues to inspire hope across the country.” The association…

Stanbic IBTC, Lagos Business School Partner For Climate Finance Summit Stanbic IBTC Holdings, in collaboration with the Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre (LBSSC), has announced the highly anticipated Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0. Scheduled for Tuesday, 23 September 2025, this year’s event is themed “Financing Resilience: Digital innovation and AI for climate-smart communities.” The hybrid summit will be held at the prestigious Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, ensuring global accessibility and participation from international stakeholders. The Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0 represents the definitive platform for understanding and shaping the future of finance and climate resilience in the digital age. As a…

For Regional Economic Transformation, Nigeria Customs, South-South Development Commission Agree The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (left), presenting a souvenir to the Managing Director/ CEO South South Development Commission (SSDC) Ms.Usoro Akpabio, when she paid a courtesy visit to the Service … proposes creation of a joint working group. Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has thrown the weight of the Service behind the fledgling South-South Development Commission, describing it as a potential engine for regional economic transformation. While hosting the Commission’s Managing Director, Usoro Akpabio, and her team at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja,…

Mayor Of Atlanta Applauds Fidelity FNITCC Conference From left: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON; Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, Andre Dickens; and Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo at the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) held in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend. Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian businesses in scaling up and competing effectively on the global stage. This commitment was underscored at the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC), held over the weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Reflecting on…

Falconets prevail over She-Amavubi in preparation for 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Falconets prevail over She-Amavubi in preparation for 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Nigeria’s U20 ladies, Falconets, defeated host Rwanda 1-0 in a 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifying match in Kigali on Sunday. Both teams fought hard on the pitch of the Kigali-Pele Stadium, located in the Nyamirambo district of the city, but there was no breakthrough for either side in a gritty first 45 minutes. Alaba Olabiyi scored from a goalmouth scramble off a corner kick in the 70th minute…

Police to start enforcement of tinted glass permit in October File Copy: Police officer The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared that the enforcement of tinted glass permits will commence nationwide on October 2, 2025. This was disclosed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital. According to him, online registration and application for the permits is ongoing, and members of the public are urged to follow the stepwise process on possap.gov.ng for a smooth application. He explained that applicants must…

Lagos generates 6,500 tonnes of organic waste daily – LAWMA Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegeshin. | Credit: LAWMA. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has said nearly half of the 13,000 tonnes of waste generated daily in Lagos was organic, adding that roughly 6,500 tonnes posed a serious environmental risk. He noted this at the unveiling of a new organic waste management initiative aimed at cutting methane emissions, boosting recycling, and supporting the state’s climate action goals. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Proganics Limited, was announced at a stakeholder forum in…

Tinubu to honour editors’ conference in Abuja President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House … discovering best practices and strategies for editors. Nigerian Guild of Editors is set to discuss “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors,” at its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference from November 3-6, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to a press statement on Sunday by the NGE President and General Secretary, Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, respectively, the annual conference, which will be declared open by President Bola Tinubu, has the sub-theme: “Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit: What Nigerians Expect in 2027.”…

DAPPMAN: Embrace Change in Oil Sector, Economy, from Dangote Refinery – Otedola Chairman of First Holdco Plc, Femi Otedola… File Copy * DAPPMAN has a clear mission to challenge the dominance of the major marketers… * Dangote refinery brings historic leap for Nigeria’s energy independence. Nigeria’s billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday waded into the ongoing fuel supply disagreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), advising the association to innovate or perish The philanthropist stressed that he had followed the debate around the fuel supply issues between both parties recently, noting…