Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

OBUMNEME AKUNYILI, THE PROUD SON OF LATE DR. CHIKE SETS TO REMEMBER DAD… Obumneme, the last son of late Dr. Chike and Prof. Dora Akunyili has organised his older siblings to remember their patriarch on the anniversary of his fourth year of demise with a free medical outreach. The free medical consultation and counselling, an annual outreach billed for every 28th of September to commemorate the passage of the deceased who died in Sept 2021. In his honour, the memorable humanitarian outreach which usually provide free healthcare services for those who are challenged and are in dire need is to…

El-Rufai’s Confusion Stance On Bandits Negotiations Bayo Onanuga The presidency has pointed accusing finger at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for acting contradictory on negotiations with bandits. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on X, described El-Rufai as a master of ambivalence. He said that while the former governor once disapproved non payments to bandits in pursuit of peace, he now condemns such measures for political reasons. Onanuga claimed El-Rufai previously supported compensating criminal groups to restore calm but has recently criticized the current administration’s refusal to engage in ransom settlements. For some weeks, El-Rufai has openly disagreed…

National Grid Collapses Again, Disrupts Power Supply The national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday. This was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. According to AEDC, the power outage currently experienced was due to a loss of supply from the national grid. The post reads, “Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas.” The company, however, assured the…

Ecobank Nigeria hosts second Design & Build showcase Ecobank Nigeria is set to host the second edition of its flagship Design & Build showcase. According to the bank, the five-day event, themed ‘How We Build, How We Live’, will be held later this month at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos. The Design & Build showcase spotlights Nigerian creativity in design, building, and construction, and its maiden edition was held last year. This year’s edition will feature just over 40 exhibitors from the design, construction, and real estate sectors. Head of SMEs at Ecobank Nigeria, Omoboye Odu, highlighted the…

CreditPRO Expands SMEs Lending As It Obtains Operating License from CBN CreditPRO Finance Company Limited has officially become one of the league of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed financial institutions, following its formal launch in Lagos. The firm, which began operations in 2019 under the name CreditPRO Business Support Services Limited operating with a Lagos State money lender licence, said the new milestone would enable it to scale its operations nationwide and deepen its role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While speaking at the official launching event, the Chairman of CreditPRO, Dr. Edwin Idegwu, said the journey to…

Ekiti set for 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km marathon, expecting 5000 athletes The organisers of the 2025 Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race The organisers of the 2025 Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race have said that about 5000 participants are expected at the second edition of the race, which will be held at Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti State, on November 8. The Race Consultant, Femi Abegunde, said at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday that the event, organised by the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative in partnership with Ekiti State Government, would feature both elite and local runners. Ikogosi warm spring is a…

FG launches safe blood transfusion project in Kano, to curb losses of lives The Director Hospital Services, Salaudeen Jimoh, and other officials at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital during the launch of the Safe Blood Project in Kano…Photo credit: NBSA … initiative to be replicated across the country. The Federal Government has unveiled an initiative to overhaul blood transfusion services across Nigeria, with a commitment to ensuring that no citizen loses their life due to the unavailability of safe blood. The initiative, tagged “The Safe Blood Project,” is Nigeria’s first national training programme dedicated to transfusion safety. Nigeria has long…

CiA, Carbon Direct, Present Comprehensive Carbon Credit Management To Africa CSR-in-Action, a sustainability and ESG consultancy with global multi-stakeholder convening expertise, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Carbon Direct Inc., a leading science-based carbon management firm, to accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon pathway. The new collaboration, under a Memorandum of Understanding, will provide African businesses, investors, and governments with access to advanced carbon accounting, reporting, and risk management support, as well as tools in line with and beyond international frameworks such as the GRI, TCFD, and ISSB. Importantly, it will extend beyond strategy to support practical implementation, helping…

NUPENG, Dangote sign MoU, calls off strike action * Workers allowed to unionize without victimization. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike. The suspension followed an agreement reached on Tuesday with the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals on the contentious issue of workers’ unionisation. Several fuel stations across the country were shut down on Tuesday following the two-day industrial action by members of NUPENG. The strike followed allegations against the Dangote Group, stating that the company denied its employees the right to join recognised labour unions. At a…

Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry, A Significant Contributor To Nigeria’s Economy Through music, movies, comedy, video content, and fashion, entertainment has grown into a powerful sector and channel for exporting Nigeria’s cultural identity globally by nearly 91%. Nollywood produces over 2,500 movies yearly and contributes over ₦154 billion to Nigeria’s GDP. As of 2024, the industry contributes significantly to Nigeria’s economy, projected to grow from $9 billion in 2023 to $13.6 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The industry employs over 4.2 million people and is expected to add 2.6 million more jobs by the end…