Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote Cement Pays N502.6 Billion As Dividends, Spends N13.2 Billion On CSR In 2024 L-R: Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Devakumar Edwin; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Douraid Zaghouani; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Viswanathan Shankar; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Ernest Ebi; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Abdu Dantata; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; Group Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Alvaro Poncioni Mérian, at…

MRA Demands Stronger Legal, Institutional Protections For Whistleblowers MRA Demands Stronger Legal, Institutional Protections For Whistleblowers Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the Federal Government to take urgent and concrete steps to strengthen legal and institutional protections for whistleblowers in recognition of their critical role in exposing corruption, human rights abuses and other wrongdoing, describing them as a cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and good governance. In a statement issued today in Lagos to mark this year’s World Whistleblowers’ Day, MRA stressed that whistleblowers serve the public interest by courageously disclosing information that would otherwise remain hidden, often at great personal…

FG’s revenue boosted, jumps 40% to N6.9tn The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. Credit: State House FG’s revenue boosted, jumps 40% to N6.9tn The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the reforms introduced by the Bola Tinubu administration have effectively dismantled the dollar black market and boosted the Federal Government’s revenue to N6.9tn between January and April 2025. The figure represents a 40 per cent increase compared to the N5.2tn recorded during the same period in 2024. Edun made this known in Abuja on Monday…

MAN laments plastic ban adverse effect on 89% of operators in Lagos Director-General, MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir MAN laments plastic ban adverse effect on 89% of operators in Lagos The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm that the planned ban on single-use plastics in Lagos State will wipe out the livelihoods of over 89 per cent of operators in the plastic value chain. The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, issued the warning in a statement on Monday, calling on the Lagos State Government to halt the ban and instead adopt more inclusive and evidence-based solutions. Ajayi-Kadir said, “A recent…

Sanwo-Olu commissions footwear factory in Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu commissions footwear factory in Lagos The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to commission the largest safety footwear manufacturing factory in Nigeria, owned by Yikodeen Company Limited, marking a significant boost to local production and industrial growth. In a statement on Monday, it was noted that Yikodeen Company Limited is set to officially unveil its ultra-modern, expanded manufacturing facility in Lagos. It stated, “The commissioning ceremony, scheduled for June 24, 2025, will be chaired by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and will feature the attendance of other…

Osimhen prefers  £200k weekly, against £300k – Fabrizio Victor Osimhen Osimhen prefers  £200k weekly, against £300k – Fabrizio Victor Osimhen is willing to accept a weekly wage of just under £200,000 at Manchester United, contrary to reports suggesting he wants £300,000 per week, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The clarification comes amid speculation that INEOS are reluctant to meet the Nigerian striker’s supposed wage demands as they look to trim United’s bloated wage bill. Romano told Givemesport that reports of Osimhen demanding around £300,000 per week are “wide of the mark” and that the Napoli striker is prepared to…

Trump announces Israel, Iran agree to complete ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump Trump announces Israel, Iran agree to complete ceasefire According to late-night development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, following nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities that have drawn international concern. Posting on social media shortly after 11 p.m. local time, Trump stated that both countries had agreed to halt military operations, with the ceasefire set to begin “in approximately six hours” after each side has wound down its current offensive actions. He went on to declare the conflict the…

MyTax Nigeria introduces digital tool to simplify tax compliance MyTax Nigeria introduces digital tool to simplify tax compliance As conversations around tax reform and digital transformation continue to grow in Nigeria, a new web-based platform has been introduced to simplify the often confusing terrain of tax management for millions of Nigerians. Known as MyTax Nigeria, the platform offers a range of tools and resources designed to help individuals and businesses better understand and manage their tax obligations. The platform is designed to support a wide spectrum of users—from employed professionals to freelancers and entrepreneurs—by offering information on tax registration, compliance,…

Opay unveils N1.2bn scholarship for 20 students, partners UNIUYO UNIUYO gate Opay unveils N1.2bn scholarship for 20 students, partners UNIUYO Twenty outstanding students of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, will be selected to benefit from Opay’s N1.2bn 10-year scholarship programme for Nigerian Universities Each of the recipient will receive a total of N300,000 to augment their needs in school. This was disclosed at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Opay and management led by the head of Partnerships at Opay, Ikponmwosa Odiase and the University of Uyo management on Monday. Speaking during the ceremony, Odiase…

Fidelity Bank Uplifts Old People’s Home With Essential Items Donation L-R: Member, Nexus 2025 Inductee Class, Grace Bamigboje; Caregiver, Old People’s Home, Mrs Kebbi Orinowu; and Products Marketing Partner, Fidelity Bank Plc, Tolulope Rojaiye; at the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme Donation to Old People’s Home, Yaba, Lagos State recently. Fidelity Bank Uplifts Old People’s Home With Essential Items Donation Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility with the donation of food and essential items to the Old People’s Home in Yaba, Lagos. The donation was made possible through the generosity of the bank’s…