Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Stakeholders ask FG to strengthen DBI, instead of telecom academy The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  …solution lies in improving DBI’s scope, not establishing more institutions. Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecom and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have asked the Federal Government to improve on the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and expand its mandate to bridge skill gaps in the industry. They claimed that instead of setting up a new National Telecom Academy, as proposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the government should build on the existing capacity of DBI. The call was made at a recent Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum…

Moniepoint appoints Victor Osimhen as brand ambassador Moniepoint has declared Nigeria football star, Victor Osimhen as its brand ambassador. Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB) has declared Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as its brand ambassador as part of its newly inaugurated campaign, Made for Your Progress. The company said the initiative is designed to emphasise its support for Nigerians pursuing personal and business growth. Managing Director of Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin, said that the campaign highlights the contributions of individuals and small businesses to the economy. “At Moniepoint, we have always believed that the ambitions of Nigerians are the bedrock of our…

Amb. Wahala Marks 20 Years On Stage With Performance Of Seyi Law, Akpororo, Chuks D’General, Others Seyi Law All is now set for the ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary on stage of Abuja popular radio presenter and comedian, Oni Lukuman Olanrewaju popularly known as Amb. Wahala. The grand ceremony of anniversary is tagged, “Uncontrolled” where notable comedians, such as Seyi Law, Akpororo, Chuks D’General, Koboko Master, MC Bob, Shortcut, Waffy, Washington, MC Nappy, Loud Voice, and Mazi Prospa. Others are, Funny Razaq, Makinde David, Danny Sprite, MC Sam, Deacon Albino, Wale Baba and Nick B. There will also be…

Misleading report: There’s No need for separate TIN to operate bank accounts — FIRS official Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, the Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji. Credit: X | Aderonke Atoyebi The Federal Inland Revenue Service has set aside claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number before they can own or operate a bank account, insisting that the new framework integrates seamlessly with existing national registries such as the National Identification Number and Corporate Affairs Commission records. This clarification comes amid widespread debate following media reports suggesting that from January 2026,…

Validate Your Email Address for Customs 2025 Recruitment – Nigeria Customs A file photo: Officials of the Nigeria Customs Service The Nigeria Customs Service has instructed all shortlisted applicants to validate their email addresses on their profiles as part of the requirements for its ongoing recruitment exercise. The directive was issued via an announcement made on the official X (formerly Twitter) page of the Nigeria Customs Service on Saturday. The service had shortlisted 286,697 candidates for the CBT phase of its recruitment. According to the statement, all applicants who have successfully advanced to the next phase of the ongoing…

FG plans feeding 50 million pupils in 2026 File: A cross-section of pupils FG plans feeding 50 million pupils in 2026. The Federal Government has said it is working to expand the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme to 50 million primary school pupils in 2026. Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager, National Social Investment Programme Agency disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. “We are working to include early years – primary 1 to 3, primary 4 to 6 – in the school feeding programme, and also out-of-school children, which we are handling step by…

Naija Times celebrates 5th anniversary, inaugurates nonprofit arm to promote quality journalism and social impact Ehi Braima Naija Times, Nigeria’s leading independent online newspaper, proudly celebrates its 5th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the management is excited to announce the inauguration of Naija Times Journalism Foundation, its nonprofit arm, reinforcing its commitment to quality journalism and social impact. Founded on September 15, 2020, by Ehi Braimah, a notable PR expert and media personality in Nigeria, Naija Times has delivered high-quality, unbiased, and informative content to its readers. Akpandem James and Jahman Anikulapo – two senior and highly respected journalists –…

The Story of Nigerian Banker who blends as UK Strategic Planner Olaniyi Obanisola Olaniyi Obanisola, a finance professional who built a rock-solid foundation in the bustling heart of Nigerian banking and now applies that expertise to his role in the United Kingdom. Olaniyi’s story is rooted in a strong academic pursuit. He is a proud alumnus of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, where he earned his Higher National Diploma and went further to earn a Postgraduate qualification in Accounting and Finance from Ahmadu Bello University. Never one to stop learning, he is currently advancing his global credentials as a student member of…

“Reputation, Reality, and the Risk of Automation” Takes Center Stage At EvaluatePR 300 P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s foremost independent media intelligence and PR measurement agency, will host the 30th edition of EvaluatePR on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (WAT) on Google Meet. This edition, themed “Reputation, Reality, and the Risk of Automation,” will examine how the rapid rise of automation and AI in media and communications is reshaping reputation management. While automation promises speed and efficiency, it also introduces new risks, from algorithm-driven bias to the erosion of authentic human storytelling. Since its launch, EvaluatePR…

Dangote Refinery Polypropylene Takes Spotlight At PROPAK West Africa 2025 L-R: Dr Segun Alabi, Assistant Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria; Shridhar Krishnamurthy, General Manager, Export Operations (Nigeria), Vinmar International, LLC; George Pearson, West Africa Regional Director, Montgomery Group Afrocet/Event Organiser, and Leonard Segooa, Head of Sales and Marketing, Dangote Refinery Polypropylene, at Propak W/A Exhibition held at Landmark Centre, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos… recently. Polypropylene products from Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals took centre stage at the 12th edition of PROPAK West Africa 2025, the region’s leading exhibition and conference for the packaging, plastics, printing, and processing…