Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Fidelity Bank to Host Eduthrive Conference to Empower School Owners Ahead of New Academic Session Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to convene key stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector for Eduthrive, an inspiring two-day conference designed to equip school owners with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the upcoming academic session. Themed “Positioning Your School for Growth,” the event will take place from August 28 to 29, 2025, at the Fidelity SME Hub, 22 Lanre Awolokun Street, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos. It will feature panel discussions, stakeholder engagement sessions, and networking opportunities, including participation from the…

President Lula attends to Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka in Brazil Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nigerian Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, sharing pleasantries on Monday Photo Credit: X … connecting cultures bilaterally Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday hosted Nigerian Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, in a meeting that highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy and Afro-Brazilian heritage. The visit marks a significant moment in strengthening ties between Brazil and Africa, particularly through the shared history and cultural connections rooted in the African diaspora. During the engagement, President Lula and Professor Soyinka discussed the…

Guinness World Record broken as 102-year-old man climbed Mount Fuji Kokichi Akuzawa….CREDIT: Guinness World Records Japan 102-year-old man with serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji. Kokichi Akuzawa, who was born in 1923, summited Japan’s highest peak after climbing a mountain on an almost weekly basis as part of his training. His achievement in early August was recognised by Guinness World Records. “I am six years older than the last time I climbed,” Akuzawa told AFP, referring to his hike up the 3,776-metre (12,388 feet) peak at the age of 96. “I have…

Japan clarifies misunderstanding surrounding special visa reports for Nigerians in ‘Hometown’ initiative Nakanoshima Ohashi Bridge, Kisarazu…Photo Credit: Trip Advisor Web The Japanese government has said that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative does not include granting Nigerians or other Africans special visas or immigration privileges. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said reports suggesting that Nigerians moving to Kisarazu city would enjoy a new visa category were “contrary to the facts.” The ministry explained that during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, the Japan International Cooperation Agency revealed the Africa…

NELFUND on guidelines for implementation of student loan The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released guidelines for the administration of the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme in public tertiary institutions, setting out rules for eligibility, application, disbursement, and repayment. According to a statement on Tuesday signed by Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications, applicants must be Nigerian citizens with valid admission into an eligible institution and provide their National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) details. She noted that loan requests will be processed exclusively through the NELFUND online portal…

African Cultural Festival: LASG, 2Baba, others to feature in September, US African Cultural Festival: LASG, 2Baba, others to feature in September, US Lagos government and Afrobeats musician Innocent Idibia, known as Tuface 2 Baba, and other renowned Nigerian musicians have been invited to promote African art and culture at the forthcoming African Cultural Festival (ACF2025) in Pennsylvania, United States of America. The organisers said Lagos State will be represented by a delegation of creatives, entrepreneurs and innovators passionate about culture and its global relevance. At the same time, Tuface and other musicians will electrify the event with their musical skills.…

Lagos Begins Fresh Registration of Vulnerable Households Lagos State Government has begun a fresh round of data capture to enrol poor and vulnerable households that were missed in its earlier database. This move is meant to boost social protection and welfare delivery across all 57 LGAs/LCDAs. The programme, led by the Lagos State Office of Social Protection, targets delivery support, including money transfers, healthcare access, and social welfare services. This is part of the state’s ongoing effort to decrease poverty and enhance the living conditions of its most vulnerable citizens. While speaking at the flag-off event, the Director of the…

YABATECH, for food security research, secures €117,000 EU grant The lead Researcher/Project Coordinator, Integrated Aquaponics System for Sustainable Catfish Production and Dual-Crop Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables and Corn and Director, Centre for Research Support and Grants Management, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Funmilayo Doherty. PHOTO: YABATECH media team Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, has secured a research grant of €117,000 (over N200m) from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme to drive innovation in food security. The project, titled “Integrated Aquaponics System for Sustainable Catfish Production and Dual Crop Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables and Corn,” seeks to pilot a solar-powered aquaponics…

Urgent Capital formation, a necessity to $1tn goal – CIS to FG The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers has asked the Federal Government to implement urgent economic reforms to reposition Nigeria’s capital market as a key driver for achieving the country’s $1 tn economic target. According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers said the call follows a one-day workshop held at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Rock, Abuja, themed ‘Capital Formation in Nigeria: Empowering Industry, Institutions, and Markets to Drive a $1 tn Economy’. The Institute urged deliberate and coordinated actions…

FCMB aims fresh equity capital for expansion FCMB Group Plc has announced plans to raise equity capital to strengthen its financial base and support its regional and international expansion strategy. The development was filed recently with the Nigerian Exchange and communicated to stakeholders, including the investing public. According to the company, the Board of Directors, acting on approval granted by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 19, 2024, has resolved to undertake an Offer for Subscription. The proceeds from the offer will be remitted as equity into First City Monument Bank Limited. “FCMB Group Plc hereby notifies…