Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Manny Ita – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new enforcement framework mandating telecom operators in Nigeria to compensate subscribers with airtime credits for poor network quality and service disruptions. Under the directive, mobile network providers will now be held more accountable for issues such as dropped calls, slow internet speeds, and prolonged outages. The NCC stated that affected customers will automatically receive compensation in the form of airtime once service quality falls below the approved standards. The commission explained that the move is part of broader efforts to improve consumer protection and enhance the overall quality of…
Nigeria’s comedy scene is heating up, and there’s one event that promises to deliver laughter, bold conversations, and unforgettable performances: “Mr Talk Unbothered – The Fearless Edition”. Set for 26 April at Neca House, Ikeja, Lagos, this fourth edition of the acclaimed comedy show is already generating buzz. Here’s why fans of good comedy should mark their calendars. 1. Star-Studded Line-Up One of the biggest draws of the “Fearless Edition” is its carefully curated roster of performers. Audiences can expect appearances from Nigeria’s leading comedy stars alongside emerging talents. While the full list of comedians remains under wraps, past editions…
Manny Ita – Global music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been officially appointed as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The announcement, made via the artist’s social media platforms earlier this week, confirms his high-level placement within the campaign council of the Accord Party, the platform under which the Governor is seeking a second term. Davido confirmed the appointment with an enthusiastic post directed at his millions of followers, pledging his full support for the upcoming electoral cycle with the slogan “4+4,” signaling a push for…
Manny Ita – The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially approved a $10.3 billion investment by the Italian energy giant Eni to develop the Zabazaba and Etan deepwater fields. This landmark decision, confirmed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Africa Energy Council, marks a major turning point in Nigeria’s offshore oil strategy. The total investment is divided between two primary assets located in the offshore OPL 245 block, which has recently been restructured following years of legal disputes. The Zabazaba Project (PML 103) has been allocated $7.3 billion and is expected to yield approximately 320 million…
In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Sunbeth, community volunteers, and partner organizations, are set to launch The Great Nigeria Cleanup, a nationwide environmental movement taking place on April 25, 2026. Spanning all six geopolitical zones, and aligned with the United Nations Decade of Action, this initiative will mobilize citizens across Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Osun, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Abia, Enugu, Imo, Sokoto, Kano, Benue, Plateau, Kogi, and Katsina, reinforcing the urgency of sustained, community-led efforts to combat plastic and waste pollution and restore…
President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu on Thursday welcomed Nigeria’s 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation. According to a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it is the highest score the country has ever recorded in the UN body’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme and places Nigeria well above regional and global benchmarks. The rating was announced by the lead ICAO auditor during a debriefing session at the Abuja headquarters of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, where the audit team presented its Effective Implementation score…
File photo: MTN Nigeria MTN Nigeria said on Thursday it will comply with a directive from the telecom regulator ordering compensation for subscribers affected by service shortfalls while pledging fresh investments to improve network quality across Africa’s largest mobile market. The move follows an order from the Nigerian Communications Commission, which instructed mobile operators to compensate customers in areas where quality-of-service benchmarks were not met during the months of November, December, and January. In a statement, the country’s biggest operator said the decision reinforces the regulator’s focus on consumer protection and places “customers at the centre of regulatory decision-making”. “At…
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Photo: File Elegbede Abiodun The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks and other financial institutions to submit monthly reports on failed electronic transactions across digital channels, as part of new compliance measures introduced in its revised Guide to Charges. The directive was contained in a circular issued on April 21, 2026, titled “Exposure Draft of the Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria, 2026 (The Guide)” and signed by the Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr Rita Sike. According to the apex bank, Chief Compliance Officers and Heads…
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. Credit: Palace Media Elegbede Abiodun • Kwara governor gave assurance of his readiness to prioritise security. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Thursday called for stronger inter-agency collaboration, timely intelligence sharing, and coordinated community engagement as part of efforts to prevent terrorism and other security threats. Oba Owoade made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in Ilorin. The monarch said effective security management required synergy between communities and government authorities, noting that both local knowledge and state capacity must be properly integrated. In…
Elegbede Abiodun A critical diagnosis gap in Nigeria currently leaves the vast majority of children on the autism spectrum without access to early intervention. This failure to identify neurodiversity at an early stage creates significant long-term consequences for families and the national healthcare system, as many children miss the window for effective support. In response, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has launched its 2026 World Autism Month campaign, ‘It’s How You Show Up’, in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), Sterling One Foundation, and Eliakim Foundation. While conservative estimates suggest that over 600,000 Nigerian children are on…