Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Zuma Festival Partners EU to Showcase Nigerian Youth in Short Film Competition The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, in partnership with the Zuma International Film Festival, has announced the 2025 edition of the EU Short Film Competition. The initiative is designed to support and showcase emerging Nigerian filmmakers. The competition aims at enriching participants’ knowledge in modern filmography and exposing them to emerging trends in the industry. A press release issued by the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said the top ten entries in the competition would be screened at the festival. The overall top entry…

2025 ANNUAL LEAVE OF TINUBU BEGINS, DEPARTS ABUJA Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to commence a working vacation in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave, has departed Abuja on September 5. Following the release of State House Press Statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the vacation will take 10 working days. “President Tinubu will spend the period between France and the UK and then return to the country,” Onanuga declared.

FCMB Millionaire Promo Produces 4 New Millionaires A mechanic in Lagos, a computer technician in Osun, a retired civil servant in Abuja, and a wood merchant in Imo are the latest everyday Nigerians to become millionaires through First City Monument Bank’s (FCMB) ongoing Millionaire Promo Season 10. An automobile mechanic; Yusuf Abdulrasak; a computer technician, Taiwo Adeagbo; a retired civil servant, Victor Ifeachor and a wood merchant, Kingsley Nnadi; each received N1 million at the sixth draw of the promo, held nationwide on August 13, 2025. The promo rewarded an additional 1,000 customers who received up to N50,000 in cash…

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers Set To Host Webinar On Marine And Goods-In-Transit Insurance For Businesses As Nigerian businesses deal with rising supply chain risks, Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, will host a webinar on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Titled “Smart Insurance for Savvy Businesses: Understanding Marine and Goods-in-Transit Insurance,” this event aims to provide business leaders with practical strategies to protect their goods in transit and maintain operational continuity. The webinar is designed to address the growing vulnerabilities businesses face in logistics and transportation, where theft, accidents, delays, and damage to goods often result in…

Burna Boy partners Swiss sportswear brand On Burna Boy Global Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has signed a multi-year partnership with Swiss sportswear brand On, in a collaboration that seeks to fuse sport, culture, and creativity on a global stage. The Grammy-winning artiste, who continues to redefine African music worldwide, was announced as the newly appointed Clubhouse President of On, a symbolic role that places him at the heart of the brand’s fast-growing tennis universe. Speaking on the collaboration, Burna Boy emphasized the shared values that unite his artistry and On’s mission. “For me, everything I do comes from the same…

FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES FIRSTMONIE MERCHANT SOLUTION TO ADVANCE DIGITAL PAYMENTS ACROSS NIGERIA FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease. The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for dependable digital payment systems by offering a streamlined and automated onboarding process, an integrated referral system, and customizable features such as Pay with Transfer and Purchase. Additional capabilities include instant settlement, concession management with flexible and competitive…

Nigeria–China strategic partnership on marine and blue economy strengthened … says agreement underway for export of Nigerian aquacultural products to China. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed commitments to partner for the advancement and sustainability of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said this on Thursday, when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit underscores the growing recognition of the marine and blue economy as a critical…

Nigeria’s resources reside with primitive wealth accumulators – Osinbajo Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo … displeased with believe that Manna would fall from heaven. Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has given the reasons why the nation’s resources are stacked in the hands of a few citizens, saying those entrusted with the distribution are bereft of godliness to do the needful and that they see primitive accumulation of wealth as what gives them joy. Delivering the keynote address at the 80th birthday of Bishop Mike Okonkwo of the The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, in Lagos on Thursday, Osinbajo,…

Strike Balance Between AI, Individual Writing Skills to Avoid Undermining – National Librarian Prof. Chinwe Veronica The Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Prof. Chinwe Veronica, has said that excessive reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning could undermine individual’s writing skills. She disclosed this on Tuesday in Katsina, at the 9th Annual Conference for National Librarians, State Librarians, and Chairmen of State Public Library Boards, organised in collaboration with the state government. The National Librarian, therefore, stressed the need to balance the technology with the traditional learning system. The News Agency reports that the theme…

IG Promotes Hundeyin With Appointment As New Force PRO The new Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. Credit: Force Headquarters The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has given approval for the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer. This was according to a statement issued by the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday. Stating that Hundeyin is a well-qualified officer with solid academic and professional credentials. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). “‎CSP Hundeyin…