Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tinubu Strengthens Strategic Partnership On Health, Education, Innovation; Confers National Recognition On Bill Gates Tinubu Strengthens Strategic Partnership On Health, Education, Innovation; Confers National Honour On Bill Gates * Described Gates’ disposition as a remarkable inspiration to leaders worldwide. Tuesday 3rd, June 2025, President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, conferred Nigeria’s national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates. The CFR title is one of Nigeria’s highest national honours awarded to individuals in recognition of exceptional service to the nation. The Presidency, in a post on X, said the…

Nigerian Can Renew Passport Abroad Seamlessly – FG Nigerian passport Nigerian Can Renew Passport Abroad Seamlessly – FG To renew or apply for international passport abroad, including in North America, can now be done seamlessly for Nigerians aged 18 and above. This development is part of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo’s progressive reforms adopting technology to remove bottlenecks associated with visas and passports issuance in Nigeria and diaspora. Under the new system, there will be no more visits to the embassy required. To access the service, simply download the NIS Mobile App from the Google Play Store on…

PayPal boosts physical store presence through introduction of new credit card PayPal PayPal boosts physical store presence through introduction of new credit card PayPal Holdings Inc. is set to launch a new credit card as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in physical retail locations. The card, issued by Synchrony Financial, will expand PayPal’s lineup of financial products, which already includes a long-standing debit card and a 3% cash-back credit card. The California-based company said the new credit card will feature a six-month promotional offer of no-interest financing on eligible travel purchases, such as flights and hotel bookings.…

Olusanya achieves longest trumpet playing marathon victory, sets Guinness World Record Screenshot of Olusanya Olusanya achieves longest trumpet playing marathon victory, sets Guinness World Record * Recovering what he lost in 2024, Olusanya shines as the longest player on trumpet this year. * Seeks better recognition of instrumental musicians and music. A Nigerian trumpeter, Joshua Olusanya, known as Trumpet Influencer, has been officially confirmed by Guinness World Records as the holder of the record for the ‘Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet’, following a previous disqualified attempt in February 2024. Olusanya’s initial attempt was disqualified for disrupting his performance to drink…

Indiscriminate waste disposal costs N250,000 fine or three-month jail — Tokunbo Wahab L-R; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji; Honourable Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr.Tokunbo Wahab; Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu and Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite, during the Press Briefing on the State of the Environment and Sallah Preparations/ World Environment Day Celebrations and all other Environmental infractions in Lagos State, held on 3rd of June, 2025, at the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources Conference room, Alausa Secretariat Ikeja, Lagos State. Indiscriminate waste disposal costs…

Actress Biola Adebayo focuses on co-parenting child, confirms separation from husband Biola Adebayo and ex-husband, Akinrinde. Credit: Instagram Actress Biola Adebayo focuses on co-parenting son, confirms separation from husband Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo has revealed her separation from her husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, saying that they parted ways over a year and now co-parent their son. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the actress extended warm birthday wishes to her ex-husband, publicly acknowledging their separation, which took place in April 2024. She wrote, “Happy birthday to my ex-husband and my baby daddy. I pray that grace will abound unto you, I…

Nigeria-Malaysia Trade Partnership Unveiled, An Alert To Business Revolution In Nigeria’s Economy Nigeria-Malaysia Trade Partnership Unveiled, An Alert To Business Revolution In Nigeria’s Economy * Megastar Magazine was told of historical relationship between both countries since 1965. History was made at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference Centre, Ikeja, on Monday, June 2, 2025, as the Malaysia Traders Market (MTM) officially unveiled its revolutionary digital platform designed to transform bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and Malaysia. The ceremonial launch brought together distinguished dignitaries, business leaders, and government officials from both nations, marking a pivotal moment in six…

ICAN swears in Haruna Yahaya as new president Haruna Yahaya ICAN swears in Haruna Yahaya as new president The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has sworn in its 61st president, Haruna Yahaya. Yahaya was sworn in at the investiture ceremony held at the ICAN head office in Lagos on Tuesday. He succeeds Davidson Alaribe, who was the 60th president of the Institute. In his valedictory speech, Alaribe revealed that during his time in office, ICAN expanded its footprint across Nigeria as it opened 26 District Societies and 24 of these were inaugurated. Present at the event were the governor…

We’re training 100,000 artisans under FG’s skill-up programme – Afiz Ogun President Bola Tinubu We’re training 100,000 artisans under FG’s skill-up programme – Afiz Ogun The Federal Government has said that it will train at least 100,000 artisans in the country in the Skill Up Artisan Super programme of President Bola Tinubu’s current administration. The FG, through the Industrial Training Fund, said the programme was part of the administration’s plan to upgrade artisans of various occupations to international standards. The Director-General of the ITF, Mr Afiz Ogun, disclosed this at the inauguration of the South-West Secretariat of the Association of…

USSD banking services charges will be from airtime – NCC USSD banking services charges will be from airtime – NCC In compliance with a new directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced a change in the billing method for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking services. Beginning June 3, 2025, charges for USSD transactions will no longer be deducted from customers’ bank accounts but directly from their mobile airtime balance. The bank disclosed this in a customer notice titled “New NCC-Mandated USSD Billing Process” sent out on Tuesday. The change aligns with the…