Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

TETFund gets ₦1.6trn for tertiary education interventions TETFund … funds from the 3% education tax imposed on company. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has received ₦1.6 trillion for various interventions across tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Alh. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with newsmen in Katsina. He said the fund, the highest in recent allocations, was accrued from the three per cent education tax imposed on company profits, as stipulated by the TETFund Act. Masari stated that 40 per cent of the amount,…

AFRIMA 2025: 10,717 record entries, nominees list on Aug. 24 The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has made public the number of entries for its 2025 edition as a record-breaking. A whopping 10,717 entries were received for this year’s Africa’s global music awards, the highest ever in AFRIMA’s history. This marks a significant increase from the previous year’s 9,076 entries, with the surge in entries showing AFRIMA’s position as the continent’s most prestigious platform for developing,celebrating and promoting African music globally. The entry window, which opened on May 27 and closed on August 8, welcomed songs, albums, and music videos…

FIRS commences e-invoicing, electronic fiscal system for large taxpayers The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has inaugurated a new electronic invoicing solution to transform how businesses pay taxes in Nigeria, a move that will make tax compliance faster, easier, and more transparent. The Executive-Chairman, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this in a statement through Dare Adekanmbi, his Special Adviser on Media in Abuja on Sunday. Adedeji said that the e-invoicing solution went live on August 1, following a successful pilot phase which began in November 2024. Adedeji said that large taxpayers, which are companies with an annual turnover of five…

Expect 500 global investors from 40 nations in Abuja for Investment Expo Abuja Investment Company Limited Convened by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL), with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, as chief host, the high-level event holds from October 22 to 25, 2025, at the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Over 500 high-level participants from 40 countries are set to attend this year’s Abuja Business Investment Expo. The annual gathering, which will feature top government officials, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, diplomats, financiers, and innovators within and outside the country, will also showcase…

Okonjo-Iweala set to unveil WEIDE grant on August 14 Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Photo by MARTIAL TREZZINI / POOL / AFP) … giving support to women-led businesses on the global space. The Women Exporter In Digital Economy (WEIDE) grant will be inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja by the Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, made this announcement while giving an update on the Council’s non-oil export performance in the first six months of 2015. Nigeria has been selected as a pilot…

My Single Life Results From Unforeseen Circumstances, Open To marriage – Akintola Bimbo Akintola My Single Life Results From Unforeseen Circumstances, Open To marriage – Akintola Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has unveiled why she remains single and without children at the age of 52. While in an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Akintola explained that her single status is not by choice but rather due to life’s unforeseen circumstances. The Edo and Oyo State native described marriage as a sacred union that should take place in the house of God, surrounded by loved ones. Bimbo naratted that she once met…

Kemi Badenoch: I Rejected God For Not Answering Someone In Grave Danger Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch: I Rejected God For Not Answering Someone In Grave Danger UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said that her faith in God ended when she realized that He was responding to her silly prayers and setting aside the plea from someone in grave danger. Recently she revealed that God answered her trivial prayers and failed to respond to a girl who had been held captive for more than 20 years. Badenoch shared how Josef Fritzl, an Austrian man, kept his daughter imprisoned for…

FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025) FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, and promote inclusive economic development across both continents. As a legacy institution with over 131 years of leadership in financial services, FirstBank’s sponsorship highlights its commitment to fostering cross-border…

Okunbo Honoured with Prestigious Headlamp Award in Canada Founder and Chairman of The Osa Okunbo Foundation, and Executive Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, Dr. Osahon Okunbo, has been honoured with the prestigious Headlamp Award – The Creative Legacy Builder at the 2025 Flavours of Nigeria Festival in Brampton, Canada. President and Convener of the festival, Chuks Anyaduba, said Okunbo’s nomination was inspired by his “unwavering dedication to the advancement of the arts in Africa and his philanthropy through The Osa Okunbo Foundation.” Dr. Okunbo was represented at the event by Mr. Paul Idemudia, who delivered his acceptance speech at…

Oliseh gives details on refusal of top clubs from signing Osimhen Victor Osimhen Oliseh gives details on refusal of top clubs from signing Osimhen Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has explained why many top European clubs withdrew from going for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, pointing to the staggering total financial package required to secure his signature. Oliseh did the analysis of the true cost of acquiring Osimhen at approximately €187 million over four years. In a video circulated on social media, Oliseh provided a detailed analysis of the complex transfer saga that eventually saw Osimhen join Turkish champions Galatasaray…