Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I’m An African Artist – Burna Boy Burna Boy Grammy awards winning Afrobeats super star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made public the fact that he is not a Nigerian artiste and should be addressed as an African artiste. “I don’t want people calling me just Nigerian. That is disrespectful.” Burna Boy said. “I’m not a Nigerian artist. When people call me Nigerian, I feel like my dreams are fa!ling. I’m African, and my dream is to make Africa united,” he stressed on his social media accounts “When I see Nigeria and South Africa fighting every time,…

Fidelity Bank Deepens Push for Non-Oil Exports Through FNITCC Platform Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has implemented policies designed to encourage exporters, boost foreign exchange inflows, and integrate local enterprises into global value chains. Complementing these efforts, Fidelity Bank Plc has steadily positioned itself as one of the private-sector leaders advancing the country’s non-oil export agenda. Through its…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins ‘Commercial Bank Brand Of The Year’ At The Brand Handlers Summit And Awards L-R: Lukman Ishau, Convener, The Brand Handlers Summit; Udeme Ufot, Group CEO, SO&U Limited; Nnenna Iwuagwu, Suite Head, Commercial Banking Lagos Island 1, Stanbic IBTC Bank; and Bidemi Oyewo, Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, Lagos Mainland 1, Stanbic IBTC Bank, during the presentation of the Commercial Bank of the Year award to Stanbic IBTC Bank at the 2025 Brand Handlers Summit and Awards held recently in Lagos. Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been named Commercial Bank Brand of the…

The Doubt Called Africa Lady Diana Ereyitomi Eyo-Enoette Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy Doubt is a dangerous weapon. It is sharper than the sword and more enduring than chains. Once you can make a people doubt their beliefs, question their faith, and look away from what makes them strong, you have defeated them. This is the silent battle Africa has been fighting for generations not always with guns or overt oppression, but with doubt. Propaganda, often dismissed as “political games,” is simply a refined form of doubt: a calculated attempt to make you mistrust your…

Nigeria, S’Africa match holds at Free State Stadium – FIFA Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa…Photo Credit: Flickr | legio09 For the crucial World Cup qualifying fixture between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa next week, the Free State Stadium located in Bloemfontein has been cleared to host the clash by governing bodies FIFA and CAF. There had been uncertainty over which venue would host Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualifying matches at home, after concerns had been raised about the unsatisfactory pitch conditions at the Free State Stadium. However, a joint statement from FIFA and CAF…

Sanwo-Olu gives 50% reduction in Lagos blue rail fare for Thursday Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a Lagos Blue Rail fare slash of 50 percent, valid only for today, Thursday, September 4, 2025. The move comes as part of celebrations marking the second anniversary of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line, a flagship project aimed at reshaping urban transportation in the city. In a statement issued by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Sanwo-Olu thanked riders for embracing the Blue Line and reaffirmed that the rail system belongs to all Lagosians. “It is your belief in…

Foreign support: US commits $32.5m to support food security in Nigeria File picture: US Embassy, Abuja The United States Government has committed $32.5m to the United Nations World Food Programme to support food and nutrition assistance for hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, the funding will enable WFP Nigeria to reach approximately 764,205 vulnerable individuals in the Northeast and Northwest regions of the country. These areas have been severely impacted by ongoing insecurity and displacement, with millions struggling to access necessities. The assistance…

Voter registration: INEC, NIMC to boost partnership on identity management The Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Identity Management Commission are set to deepen their collaboration in a move aimed at harmonising identity and voter registration processes across Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to INEC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, the Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, praised the ongoing cooperation between the two federal agencies, emphasising its potential to transform the country’s electoral system. Highlighting the scale of the cooperation, Yakubu noted that both agencies collectively hold the largest biometric databases in Nigeria—INEC for electoral purposes, and…

NECO streamlines English exam, reduces questions from 100 to 80 The National Examinations Council has declared a reduction in the number of objective questions for the English Language Paper III in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Internal. Effective from the 2026 SSCE Internal exams, the total number of questions will be reduced from 100 to 80. In an official notification made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday, signed by the State Coordinator for Osun State, Sunday K. Bolaji, dated September 1, 2025, stated that the new paper structure includes six sections. Antonyms (10 questions), Appropriateness of Registers (10 questions), Appropriate…

Winners of Glo’s Jolly Cash Awards Smile Home With Cash Prizes Emerged Winners of Glo’s Jolly Cash Awards Smile Home With Cash Prizes. Several lucky Nigerians on Monday received huge cash prizes in Globacom’s Jolly Product Cash Award presentation ceremonies held simultaneously in different cities across the country. The events featured winners from different categories, Jolly Life lottery, Jolly Wheel, Jolly Win, and Jolly Trivia. The star prize of ₦1 million went to Sunday Efenure, a 69-year-old technician from Edo State who won through the Jolly Wheel promo. Efenure who received his cheque in Lagos confessed that he almost ignored…