Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Airtel Africa Foundation Celebrates International Volunteer Day, Honours Employee Volunteers Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the impact of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative by which employees volunteer their time, expertise, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission across 14 African markets. The celebration brought together volunteers at the Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos for moments of team bonding activities, testimonials, and volunteer spotlights. The event also served as a call to action, encouraging more employees to register for EVP activities and join the volunteer community. The EVP…

TikTok stops late-night live access in Nigeria TikTok TikTok has temporarily blocked access to its LIVE feature in Nigeria during late-night hours (11pm-5am) as part of an ongoing safety investigation, the platform announced in an in-app notice on Sunday. The restriction, which prevented users from hosting or viewing LIVE sessions, including broadcasts from other countries, was lifted by Monday morning. The platform sent a system notification to users stating, “LIVE Notices. TikTok LIVE Update in Nigeria. We’re temporarily limiting LIVE late at night in Nigeria as part of our investigation to ensure our platform remains safe and our community stays…

ICONIC GLOBAL SUMMIT & HONOURS 2025 CONCLUDES WITH RESOUNDING SUCCESS AND HISTORIC FIRST-EVER WATB ICONIC AWARDS Johannesburg, South Africa — The Iconic Global Summit & Honours 2025, convened by Iconic International Holdings and hosted in strategic partnership with the Women African Tourism Board (WATB), concluded with resounding success—bringing together continental leaders, diplomats, policymakers, cultural icons, and development institutions committed to advancing “The Africa We Want – Everyone’s Responsibility.” The Summit was hosted by Ambassador Moleboheng Matli, President & Executive Chairperson of WATB, in collaboration with the Office of the Convener, Dr Temisan O. Louis, Executive President of Iconic International Holdings.…

Edo Govt Demolishes Properties Linked to Cultism in Uromi …15 Arrested With Illicit Drugs in Separate Raid The Edo State Government has begun demolishing properties allegedly linked to cult activities in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of intensified efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other criminal acts across the state. The action followed a major security raid on 17 November 2025 by the State’s Special Security Squad, conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. During that operation, 31 suspects were arrested at various hideouts, while leaders of the Black Axe and Eiye confraternities—accused…

Awujale stool: In accordance to my lineage, I qualify for Awujale throne — K1 De-Ultimate File Photo: Fuji artist, Wasiu Ayinde, known as KWAM1 Legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De-Ultimate, has countered critics questioning his lineage and his intention to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He said it was his right to take over the vacant stool while performing on stage at an event on Sunday. While performing, the popular musician invoked the spirit of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, to intercede in the controversial claim of his lineage. According to him,…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Champions Economic Growth Through Strategic Partnership With African Development Bank Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and one of Nigeria’s leading financial services institutions, has reinforced its commitment to driving sustainable economic growth through a strategic partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB). The initiative enhances the bank’s ability to channel long‑term funding into critical areas of the Nigerian economy, including trade, infrastructure, and small and medium‑sized enterprises (MSMEs). By strengthening its capital base, Stanbic IBTC is positioning itself to provide greater resilience and expand access to finance for businesses that drive job creation…

FG presents N50m equity-free grant for tertiary students The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Credit: X | Maruf Tunji Alausa … targets full-time students in federal, state, and private tertiary institution. The Federal Government on Monday unveiled a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant, aimed at promoting innovation, research excellence, and entrepreneurship across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the programme represents a strategic national investment in young innovators and aligns directly with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education. Alausa described the S-VCG as…

Jaiz Bank joins global liquidity primary dealer Jaiz Bank Jaiz Bank has signed an agreement with the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), becoming the first financial institution in Africa to join the global network of IILM’s primary dealers. The agreement was formalised during the liquidity management capacity building conference organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and IILM in Abuja. IILM is an international organisation that issues high-quality, short-term, Shariah-compliant liquidity instruments that are widely accepted by regulators and central banks across the world. Managing Director, Jaiz Bank Plc, Dr. Haruna Musa, described the development as a major…

Stanbic IBTC enhances digital retail lending Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group, has launched its Digital Lending Suite, an integrated platform that consolidates all the bank’s retail loan offerings into one digital access point. The platform has products such as EZ Cash, Unsecured Personal Loan (UPL) and many more consumer loan options reflecting the bank’s commitment to simplifying borrowing and strengthening financial inclusion through technology. The Digital Lending Suite was developed in response to customers’ evolving needs for convenient, secure, and reliable credit solutions. By providing seamless access to multiple loan products via digital channels, the bank…

How I escaped from Benin coup attempt – Dele Momodu Dele Momodu Dele Momodu, the publisher and politician, has explained how he could have been involved in the recent Benin Republic coup attempt except for last-minute issues with his vehicle’s papers. According to him, the setback with particulars “was what saved us” as it stopped the journey he planned to start at 5 a.m., which would have had him in Benin Republic at the exact period the coup was unfolding. Momodu stated his experience on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. He said: “Yesterday, to me, was very surreal. I…