Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Uganda open AFCON 2025 camp in Casablanca Uganda, Nigeria’s Group C opponents, have begun their final phase of preparations in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be played from December 21 to January 18, 2026. Led by coach Paul Put, assistant coach Fred Muhumuza, and the full technical and support team, the Uganda Cranes contingent departed Entebbe International Airport on Sunday evening aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1384. A group of 17 players are already in camp, while the remaining 13 will connect directly to Morocco from their respective clubs. The Federation of Uganda Football…

Nigeria’s banking system, efficient compare to Europe ~ Foreigner says A foreign female who resides in Lagos has decided to laud Nigeria’s banking system for instant transfers and innovative services, noting it outpaces European banks. She has expressed surprise at the speed and efficiency of Nigeria’s banking system, comparing it favourably to European counterparts. While addressing local media, she said, “I didn’t realize how behind we are in Europe. While the EU only recently pushed banks into instant SEPA transfers, Nigeria has been doing instant transfers for years — money lands in seconds. And you can even borrow data here.”…

Wema Bank Emerges Overall Winner for the Fourth Time at Nigeria Bankers Game 2025 Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2025 Grand Finale. This historic achievement marks the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event, setting a new industry record. With an impressive tally of 9 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m…

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hails Ooni of Ife at 10, Praises Reign of Unity The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by…

Lagos maintains best place for business, investment ~ Sanwo-Olu declares Sanwo-Olu • Lagos holds 85.6% by PEBEC The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has encouraged investors to take advantage of the state’s improving business environment, noting that Lagos currently leads the national ease of doing business rankings. He said Lagos has been ranked Nigeria’s number one investment destination in the latest Subnational Ease of Doing Business report with 85.6 per cent by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), which showed that the State is the best place to invest in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at…

Nigeria Shines During 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa TikTok has revealed a new generation of cultural trailblazers, honouring Africa’s biggest creators at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa. Held in Johannesburg on December 6 under the theme “New Era, New Icons,” the event celebrated the creators reshaping style, conversation, and creativity across the continent — with Nigerian talents emerging as the night’s biggest winners. Guests were treated to high-energy performances by Ciza, Lord Kez, Thuli P, DJ Fif_Laa and Thabsie. Popular entertainer Bontle Modiselle-Moloi hosted the star-studded ceremony, while Keegan Gordon and Zayaan Noorani lit up the red carpet. South…

National policy on drug abuse to be guidance in schools ~ FG Minister of Education Tunji Alausa FG working at ensuring all public school teachers are licensed. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, at the unveiling of the document in Abuja, said the ministry has adopted an 80 per cent implementation and 20 per cent policy development model in line with international standards. Alausa stressed that Nigeria’s education reforms must now translate into measurable outcomes across all states. The minister appreciated the continued support of development partners, including UNESCO, UNICEF, and others, for Nigeria’s education sector. He stated that the…

Makinde ready to pay 13th-month salary for workers File photo: Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decided to make payment of the 13th-month salary bonus for 2025 to state workers. Makinde made the announcement on Monday at the executive chamber of his office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, while launching the Governing Board of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. He attested the development in a statement on his X handle, he said the 13th-month salary has been a practice since his assumption of office in 2019. “At the inauguration of the LAUTECH…

See Golden Globe Nominees List (FILES) In this file photo taken on December 09, 2019 Golden Globe trophies are set by the stage ahead of the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations announcement at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. – The unveiling of the Golden Globes nominations on February 3, 2021 will jumpstart a Hollywood awards season like no other, with pandemic-related theater closures and blockbuster delays expected to boost smaller, stay-at-home movies like Netflix’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Mank.” The influential Globes are often a bellwether for any given film’s success at the Oscars,…

FG stops cash payments to MDAs, demands installation of POS terminals in 45 days President Bola Tinubu. Photo: Statehouse … payments to FG must now be by electronics. The Federal Government has banned the use of physical cash for the payment of revenue and directed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to install Point of Sale terminals within 45 days. The directive is part of four Treasury circulars issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. In the documents, the Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, said all payments to the Federal Government must now be made electronically and routed through channels approved…