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INEC starts media accreditation, opens portal for by-elections INEC INEC starts media accreditation, opens portal for by-elections The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday made public the commencement of online accreditation for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the upcoming by-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025. According to the commission via its poster, the accreditation portal was opened on Tuesday and will remain accessible until midnight on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Interested media organisations are required to submit their applications through the official INEC portal at https://imap.inecnigeria.org. INEC emphasised that late applications will not be considered, as the portal…

Mr Macaroni graduates from UK drama school with certificate Mr. Macaroni Mr Macaroni graduates from UK drama school with certificate Mr Macaroni graduates from UK drama school with certificate. Popular Nigerian comedian, actor, and content creator Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has added another feather to his cap as he graduates from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. The skit-maker took to Instagram and X on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to share the exciting news with fans and followers. He announced that he had successfully completed an Advanced Acting for Camera Course at the globally…

Davido, Lojay got RIAA certifications Davido Davido, Lojay got RIAA certifications Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido and Lojay have earned RIAA’s platinum certification for their track with Chris Brown ‘Sensational’. The song released in 2023 became a hit and has officially sold one million units in the United States. The track also earned multiple awards including the award for the Best Duo, Group, or Collaboration Contemporary and Best Music Video at the 2024 NAACP Awards. It was also nominated in 2024 for the Best music performance category.Best headphones deals Lojay and Davido performed on stage with Chris Brown at his sold-out…

Flutterwave returns to transfers from Europe to Africa after hiatus Flutterwave returns to transfers from Europe to Africa after hiatus Africa’s leading payment technology company, Flutterwave, has announced the resumption of Send App to Europe, a year after the service was paused. Flutterwave in June 2024 paused money transfers from the European Union (EU) using its Send App. It said the pause was due to maintenance. Europe is home to one of the largest and most vibrant African diaspora communities globally. According to the World Bank, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are set to reach $690 billion…

Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival 2025 Grand Finale Set For July 26 In Toronto Drums, Culture & Celebration: Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival 2025 Grand Finale Set For July 26 In Toronto “The drum is more than an instrument—it is a voice, a prayer to Spirit, the voice of the Earth speaking its heart.” Join us for the highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 2025 Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival, a spectacular celebration of rhythm, culture, and community! 📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Emerald Banquet Hall, 55 Guided Court, Etobicoke, Toronto ⏰ Time: Red Carpet at 5:00 PM | Main Event begins at…

Access Bank UK Hosts Charity Polo Day 2025 To Promote Inclusive Education Worldwide Access Bank PLC, in partnership with Fifth Chukker, and UNICEF, is set to host the Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day 2025 on Saturday, July 12 at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Windsor, United Kingdom. The event brings together philanthropy, elegance, and global advocacy to raise funds for the education of underprivileged children in Nigeria. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director, Access Bank PLC. This annual charity event has become a hallmark of Access Bank’s enduring commitment to sustainable community development, particularly in inclusive education. Over the past…

Union Bank Strengthens Public-Private Partnership at Maiden International Civil Service Conference Union Bank, one of the nation’s most respected financial institutions,reinforced its commitment to national progress as a proud partner of the inaugural International Civil Service Conference held on June 25 and 26, 2025 at the Eagle Square Arena, Abuja. The conference, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate,” convened civil servants, policymakers, and development partners to drive reforms and digital transformation in Nigeria’s public service. Organised by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Global Government Forum UK, the conference highlighted critical priorities such as…

Tunde Onakoya Pushes Nigerian Students To Go Make A Difference With Chess Tunde Onakoya Pushes Nigerian Students To Go Make A Difference With Chess The 2025 Ecobank National Schools’ Team Chess Championship saw chess grandmaster and youth advocate, Tunde Onakoya deliver a simple but powerful message to young players, reminding them to see their background not as a barrier, but as a foundation for greatness. Held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos from June 26 to 28, the tournament drew 1,830 students from 366 schools across Nigeria, making it one of the largest interschool chess events…

Fidelity Bank Delivers Hope to Internally Displaced Persons in Benue * Fidelity has given over 200,000 food packs  across Nigeria. In a timely gesture aimed at improving the plight of internally displaced persons (IDP) in Benue State, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed mattresses and essential food items to over 2,000 victims of the Yelwata attacks currently taking refuge at the Ultra-Modern International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi. The donation, which was carried out in collaboration with the Abbasid Charity Foundation, is part of Fidelity Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through its flagship Fidelity Food Bank…

Exciting Times For Glo Customers As Telco Rolls Out 3 Unique Products Exciting Times For Glo Customers As Telco Rolls Out 3 Unique Products Digital solutions company, Globacom, has moved to excite its customers with the launch of three innovative products which also offer amazing rewards to users. The products are Animation World Promo, Sport Brain, and Treasure Spin. In addition to offering subscribers content designed for varying interests, they also empower them with instant prizes including cash, airtime and data. Giving details of the offerings in a press statement released in Lagos on Tuesday, Globacom said that everyday 20…