Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG partners EU to unveil $220m youth employment initiative Vice President Kashim Shettima … to equip young Nigerians with the tools needed to thrive. … lauds the EU and UNDP for their support towards youth empowerment. The Federal Government has unveiled a $220 million employment initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment and expanding job opportunities for young Nigerians. The programme, known as the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0, seeks to empower graduates through structured work placements, skills development, and mentorship. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the launch on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He noted that the initiative…

Morocco’s U-20 World Cup champions receive warm welcome from crowd Moroccan’s gather to welcome Morocco’s U-20 national football team, who were crowned 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup champions, as they are paraded in Rabat on October 22, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) The Moroccan team were greeted by thousands of fans in Rabat on Wednesday for a parade to celebrate their historic victory in the Under-20 World Cup last week. Morocco became the first Arab country to win the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over favourites Argentina in Sunday’s final in Chilean capital Santiago. Before the parade,…

Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Photo: Osimhen via Instagram Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace in the first half as Galatasaray beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in match day three in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Nigerian striker scored twice in the first half, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute with a clinical right-footed finish from a Mario Lemina pass, and doubling the lead in the 33rd minute after capitalising on a defensive error by Bodø/Glimt’s Fredrik André Bjørkan. Yunus Akgün added a third goal in the…

LG Expands AI Ecosystem: From Smart TVs to Connected Home Experiences L to R —Mr. Paul Mba, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa; Dr. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Distribution Channels/Sales, Ecobank Nigeria; Mr. Choongbae Seok, General Manager, Media Solutions, TV Division, LG Electronics West Africa; and Mr. Moses Osime, Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa, at the LG/Ecobank partnership press conference themed “From Screens to Scenes with AI Smart TVs,” also a “Buy Now, Pay Later” Scheme held today at Ecobank Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos. …as Partnership with Ecobank Makes Smart Living Affordable Through AI TV Financing.…

LG Electronics and Ecobank Unite to Transform Homes: From Screens to Scenes with AI Smart TVs From left to right—Mr. Paul Mba, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa; Dr. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Distribution Channels/Sales, Ecobank Nigeria; Mr. Choongbae Seok, General Manager, Media Solutions, TV Division, LG Electronics West Africa; and Mr. Moses Osime, Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa, at the LG/Ecobank partnership press conference themed “From Screens to Scenes with AI Smart TVs,” also a “Buy Now, Pay Later” Scheme held today at Ecobank Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos. …Think Smart. Live Smarter. Experience the Future…

Rivers film festival to feature 272 movies from 65 countries About 272 movies from 65 countries will be screened at the third edition of the Rivers International Film Festival 2025, scheduled to hold from October 30 to November 2, 2025, in Port Harcourt. The festival, with the theme “Roots and Resilience: Exploring the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Cultures,” will spotlight African and global creativity while promoting Rivers State as a safe, thriving destination for culture, film, and investment. The Director of RIFF, Kate Ezeigbo, disclosed this during a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. She said the 2025…

Gov Adeleke appoints Davido chairman Osun Sports Trust Fund Davido and Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Photo Credit: X Gov Adeleke appoints Davido chairman Osun Sports Trust Fund. The Osun State Government has announced the appointment of Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. The government said the move was aimed at raising funds to transform the state sports sector. It also reaffirmed its commitment to completing the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, assuring that the upgraded facility will meet Olympic standards upon completion. As reported by the…

Gbajabiamila unveils public school in Lagos The newly established Femi Gbajabiamila Junior Secondary School Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, unveiled the first-ever public secondary school in the Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area of Surulere, Lagos State. The newly established Femi Gbajabiamila Junior Secondary School was donated by the former speaker of the House of Representatives to address the long-standing educational challenges faced by the community. Speaking at the inauguration, Gbajabiamila said the hardship endured by students, parents, and teachers over the years has finally come to an end. The project is seen as a…

Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Honoured with TMnews Leadership Award It was a night of honour and gratitude at the 12th Annual TMnews Summit and Awards 2025, where Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Group, received a prestigious Award of Recognition for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerians through affordable housing and community development. The event, themed “Securing the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Community Safety,” brought together top government officials, security chiefs, corporate leaders, and humanitarian advocates to engage in constructive dialogue on national security, community partnership, and sustainable development. In his message of…

Verify imported vehicles status digitally with N15,000 – Custom Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi …it’s a giant move to solve long-standing issues associated with vehicle clearance and documentation. Nigerians can now verify the status of imported vehicles and the amount of duty payable independently via a digital platform with their Vehicle Identification Number and a verification fee of N15,000 using any locally or internationally issued debit or credit card. In the past, Nigerians depended on intermediaries to verify vehicle status and determine the correct duty payable, which caused delay and fraud; however, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has…