Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos, Stakeholders Conclude on N10,000 Fee E-call-up From Aug 1 Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi Lagos, Stakeholders Conclude on N10,000 Fee E-call-up From Aug 1 The Lagos State Government and other stakeholders have agreed on an enforcement fee of N10,000 for electronic call-up for trucks on the Lekki-Epe corridor. The outcome of the meeting held at Dangote Oil Refining Ltd. was communicated in a communique obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. The communique was signed by Commissioner, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos State Government, Mr Seun Osiyemi; President, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural…

NPC decides on digital transformation of birth, death registration systems NPC decides on digital transformation of birth, death registration systems * Ensuring every Nigerian child is recognised and counted. The National Population Commission (NPC), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Interior, has commenced the digital transformation of birth and death registration systems nationwide. Consequently, the commission is deploying digital registration points in healthcare facilities and community centres to ensure every Nigerian child is counted and protected from birth. Meanwhile, the commission has stated that the upcoming census will mark a historic milestone as Nigeria’s…

Fidelity Bank Promotes Quality Education in Nasarawa Through Donations L-R: The Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Vice Principal, Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Maraba, Mr. Abdullahi Idris; Project Co-ordinator, Elite Bankers 2025 Inductee Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Onyinyechi Ihesiaba; Vice Principal -Academics, Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Maraba, Mr. Ela Isa; during the commissioning of a renovated block of classrooms and the distribution of Back-to-School Materials at Government Secondary School Aso Pada, Maraba, Nassarawa State recently. * Donates textbooks to Government Secondary School. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has highlighted its dedication to community-focused interventions with…

FG prepares to host international air show December File photo of plane |Source: BBC Science FG prepares to host international air show December The Federal Government has decided to reveal its plan to host Nigeria’s first-ever International Air Show, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja in December 2025. Permanent Secretary of the Aviation Ministry, Ibrahim Kana, made this known in a statement on Thursday. Kana said, “Following internal deliberations, it was resolved that hosting a successful International Air Show would require collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, recognising the critical role of border control and national security, in…

South-South gave in N34tn to Nigeria’s economy in 2024 – Report President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju South-South gave in N34tn to Nigeria’s economy in 2024 – Report * Says growth’s  “impressive.” The President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, has stated that the South-South region contributed N34 trillion to the country’s economy in 2024. He made the remark at the South-South Zonal Banking and Finance Conference in Calabar on Thursday. He spoke on the theme, ‘Building An Inclusive South-South: Economic Diversification as a Catalyst For Development.’ Olanrewaju, who quoted the data from the…

Nigeria sprinters sweep medals in U18, U20 events, dominate 100m finals Nigeria sprinters sweep medals in U18, U20 events, dominate 100m finals It was a golden evening for Nigerian athletics as the country swept the podium in the U18 women’s 100m final and secured top medals in the U20 women’s category at the ongoing youth athletics championship. In the U18 women’s 100m final, Ezechukwu Miracle led a clean sweep for Nigeria, clocking 11.88 seconds to take gold. She was closely followed by Nwokwo Rosemary, who finished in 11.96 seconds for silver, while Jegede Mariam claimed the bronze with a time…

Golden Jubilee: Makinde lauds Alaafin at 50th celebration Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I Golden Jubilee: Makinde lauds Alaafin at 50th celebration Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, felicitated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The governor celebrated the royal father, noting that his life has been eventful, with his ascension to the throne of his forebears being a crescendo. “I celebrate the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, as he celebrates his 50th birthday. “It is gratifying to note that Kabiyesi’s last five decades…

UNIMAID renamed ‘Muhammadu Buhari University’ – Tinubu Late Muhammadu Buhari University UNIMAID renamed ‘Muhammadu Buhari University’ – Tinubu In gesture to honour the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared on Thursday that the University of Maiduguri in Borno State will be renamed Muhammadu Buhari University. The announcement was made during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held at the State House in Abuja to pay tribute to Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025, in a London hospital. The renaming of the university, one of Nigeria’s prominent federal institutions, reflects the…

NELFUND plans job portal opening for early employment chances NELFUND NELFUND plans job portal opening for early employment chances The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says while the agency does not guarantee jobs, it is developing a centralised job portal to give beneficiaries early access to employment opportunities in Nigeria and abroad. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during a media engagement series in Abuja on Thursday, marking one year since the scheme was launched. Sawyerr stated that the portal would aggregate listings from both the public and private sectors, as well as international employers interested…

Oba Otudeko exits First Holdco considering N323bn block deal Former chairman of FBN Holdings, Oba Otudeko. Oba Otudeko exits First Holdco considering N323bn block deal A key shareholder in Nigeria’s oldest banking group, First Bank Holding Company Plc (First Holdco), Oba Otudeko, has exited the group following a N323.33bn block deal on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The transaction saw 10.43bn ordinary shares of First Holdco traded in 17 off-market, negotiated deals at an average price of N31 per share. The block deal represents a 25 per cent majority stake in the financial holding company, which has 41.87bn outstanding shares. The…