Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

CBN presents global payments system to secure financial ecosystem The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has inaugurated a payments system for a more inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive digital financial system. At the launch meeting of the PSV 2028 Project Committee in Lagos, the Director of the Payments System Policy Department (PSPD), Musa Itopa Jimoh, said the initiative tagged, ‘Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028)’ has the potential to transform how individuals, businesses and governments interact within the financial ecosystem. While reflecting on the journey from the early reforms of 2006 through the milestones of PSV 2020 and PSV 2025,…

Sterling HoldCo projects N149.27 billion earnings in Q4 Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has projected gross earnings of N149.27 billion for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025, to sustain the growth momentum recorded in the first half of the year. The group, in a filing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), said it expects profit after tax to close at N16.25 billion for the period, supported by stronger operating income and disciplined cost management. Sterling HoldCo had earlier reported a 157 per cent rise in profit after tax in the first half of 2025, with gross earnings climbing…

Julius Rone Powers His Dream To Reality As He Attends Gastech Exhibition And Conference In Italy Julius Rone Powers His Dream To Reality As He Attends Gastech Exhibition And Conference In Italy Julius Rone, boss of UTM Offshore Limited, UTMOL, has spent past 13 years as an active player in the nation’s oil and gas industry. Right from the onset of his venture into the sector, he had been with a clear vision,  achieving several feats that have made him the envy of his competitors. The Delta State- born oil guru is known to have consolidated his preeminence in the…

WeInHR Conference 2025 – Shaping the Future of Work in Africa The WeInHR Conference 2025 convened some of the finest HR leaders across Africa and beyond, creating a powerful platform to exchange brilliance, share practical strategies, and mentor the next generation of professionals shaping the world of work. The conference was hosted by Oluwatobi James Taiwo (Akinwande), Founder of WeInHR, who welcomed participants from across the continent and the diaspora, reminding them of the vital role HR plays in shaping Africa’s future. His opening remarks set the tone for a gathering that celebrated the brilliance of HR professionals while also…

Oyo highlights investment potential at 2025 intra-African trade fair …exploring trade and investment opportunities. The Oyo State government has showcased its investment potential at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria, joining other Nigerian states in projecting the nation’s economic strengths at the continental level. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, who led the Oyo State delegation to the trade fair, reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for business and investment. In a statement on Wednesday, issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Adebisi explained that Oyo…

Tinubu with Macron in private working lunch meeting in Paris President Tinubu meets President Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, held a private working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, as his 10-day working leave entered its fifth day. With release by the State House, photos showed both leaders in a warm handshake before proceeding into the palace. President Tinubu is currently on the second tranche of his annual leave, which he is spending between France and the United Kingdom. This,…

NIWA settles for recruitment of 800 water marshals to enhance safety The National Inland Waterways Authority, says plans are ongoing to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across the country by December. The recruitment, according to the Managing Director of NIWA, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, is part of efforts to boost safety and regulation on Nigeria’s waterways. Oyebamiji, while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, said the move was aimed at curbing incessant boat mishaps, enforcing life jacket compliance, and monitoring unauthorised loading points. According to him, part of the responsibilities of the water marshals is to sensitise passengers and…

LAWMA receives commendations for cost-effective waste services in Lagos Lagos State Wastewater Management Office People in FESTAC area of Lagos State have lauded the Lagos State Waste Management Authority for its prompt and efficient waste collection services. The commendation came in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos, with residents highlighting the improvements over previous arrangements. Before LAWMA’s consistent presence, residents largely relied on informal waste collectors, popularly known as Abokis, to dispose of domestic waste. However, they noted that LAWMA has proven more reliable, with scheduled waste pick-ups every Thursday and occasionally on…

MultiChoice Leads, Champions Literacy In The Digital Era Literacy has always been a gateway to freedom. It is the skill that unlocks knowledge, gives people access to opportunity, and helps communities rise above inequality. UNESCO calls literacy a basic human right because it is the foundation for all other rights; without it, doors remain shut. But today, literacy is no longer just about reading words on a page. The digital age has redefined what it means to be literate. Access to information now often depends on digital tools, from online classrooms to mobile learning apps. That means bridging the digital…

Oyo to spend ₦110m to host Falconets for World Cup qualifier File: Lekan Salami stadium The Oyo State Government has approved the hosting of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The return-leg fixture is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The approval was announced after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Acting Governor Bayo Lawal at the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works, Abdulmojeed Mogbojubola, said N110m had been…