Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dual mandate, strength to teachers in Colleges of Education – FG The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Credit: X | Maruf Tunji Alausa Colleges to legally run NCE and degree programmes simultaneously. The Federal Government said the dual mandate now given to Colleges of Education will strengthen teacher education in Nigeria. Recall that the Federal Government recently gave permission to colleges of education to offer degree programmes. Speaking at the National Summit held in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa-represented by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, on Thursday, described the initiative as “a…

Youth talent hunt: Abuja investment firm presents ₦6m prize Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno Credit: AICL Information Technology, Agriculture, and Creative Enterprise are focal areas The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs with practical skills and resources rather than offering mere handouts. A statement by the Acting Head Public Relations and Communications of AICL, Fatima Nadada stated that she made this known on Wednesday at the official opening of the maiden edition of the Abuja Youth Talent Hunt, an innovative…

New Directive on NELFUND Upkeep Loan Disbursement The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that upkeep loan disbursement is now strictly tied to the academic session of each institution. NELFUND disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. “In line with this directive, students shall only be entitled to upkeep loans for their current academic session. “Upon the conclusion of an institution’s academic year, upkeep payments for that session shall automatically cease,” she said. According to Oluwatuyi, students who transition into a new academic year would no longer receive…

Cardoso lauded for CBN’s credibility … shows commitment to pursuing strengthening international partnerships. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has praised the restoration of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, describing the reforms since 2023 as “impressive to witness.” Montgomery, in a post on his official X page, said Cardoso and his team had restored the bank’s credibility and strengthened monetary policy in ways that were crucial for investor confidence and trade. He added that the peer relationship between the CBN and the Bank of England was fostering “excellent mutual exchange…

The Duo – Shortcut, MC Bob Shine as Most Consistent Comedians, Winning Year Award … making headlines at the comedy club at Abuja Veteran Nigerian comedians, Onwunakugwu Ndubuisi Joseph known by the stage name Shortcut along with his colleague Bob Assiga popularly known as MC Bob have been honoured as the Most Consistent Comedians of the Year. The award was conferred on them at the recently concluded Africa CEO Merit Awards which took place at Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja. “The Africa CEO Merit Awards is proud to confirm Shortcut and MC Bob as recipients of the Most Consistent Comedians of…

House of Estree Electrifies African Fashion Week London 2025 with Daring Afro-Military Fusion The runway lit up with unapologetic energy as House of Estree made its unforgettable debut at the 15th Edition of African Fashion Week London (AFWL), unveiling a groundbreaking collection that fearlessly fused Afrocentric elegance with military precision. Commanding the stage with ten powerfully sculpted looks, the collection redefined modern African fashion — blending bold, structured silhouettes with authentic West African textiles and prints. Every piece carried the House of Estree signature: fearless, unapologetic, and deeply rooted in heritage. In a powerful expansion of its creative universe, the…

Wells Carlton Hotel Announce Afro-themed Independence Celebration in Abuja Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments has announced plans for a four-day event to mark Nigeria’s Independence, combining cultural entertainment with discounted luxury accommodation. The celebration, tagged “Afro Independence Staycation,” will run from September 29 to October 2 2025 at the hotel in Abuja. According to details released by the management, the event will feature a Nigerian Afro-fusion buffet, performances by an Afro-classic live band, and karaoke sessions with Afro-inspired songs. The hotel disclosed that tickets are priced at ₦50,000 for singles and ₦90,000 for couples. In addition, guests booking two nights…

GLO CUSTOMERS REPORT SERVICE ENHANCEMENT ACROSS NIGERIA AS TELCO MARKS ANNIVERSARY For Globacom, continuous re-engineering and system upgrade is a ritual that has stood the company on its feet for 22 years. Its recent system upgrade has started yielding dividends as some of its satisfied customers from across Nigeria recently attested to the enhanced quality of voice and data on the network. People of Lagos who are on the Glo network confirmed that voice and data services have improved tremendously. Stephanie Ifeatu, a resident of Costain in Lagos Mainland, relies on Glo for her everyday communication needs, and her experience…

NCC Partners with NGF to Drive Digital Growth The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have pledged their commitment to enhancing broadband connectivity and safeguarding critical national information infrastructure (CNII) across states. The two institutions made the pledge when the NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, paid a courtesy visit to NGF Director-General, Mr Abdulateef Shittu at the forum secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. NGF Director, Media and Strategic Communications, Yunusa Abdullahi in a statement quoted Maida pledging the NCC’s technical leadership and regulatory clarity to ensure rapid and secure broadband expansion. Maida, however, emphasised…

Adron Homes Chairman Hosts NSE Ibeju-Lekki Executives, Explores Strategic Partnership Adron Homes Chairman Hosts NSE Ibeju-Lekki Executives, Explores Strategic Partnership The newly approved Ibeju-Lekki Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), which recently emerged as the 91st branch of the Society, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing KOF, at the company’s headquarters. The delegation of engineers, led by Engr. Olufemi Dare, FNSE, the Chairman of the Branch, described the visit as a strategic step towards strengthening relationships with corporate organizations that have consistently upheld professionalism and structural…