Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Fidelity Bank Funds Construction of Nigeria’s First Privately Built Onshore Oil Export Facility in 50 Years Fidelity Bank Funds Construction of Nigeria’s First Privately Built Onshore Oil Export Facility in 50 Years In a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production and export capabilities, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has facilitated the construction of the country’s first privately built and operated onshore crude export terminal in over 50 years. The terminal, located at the Otakikpo Marginal Field in Rivers State and operated by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), successfully exported its first crude oil cargo at 2pm on Sunday,…

Debt Management Office issues N50 bn Green Bond for FG FGN Savings Bonds Debt Management Office issues N50 bn Green Bond for FG • Proceeds to address projects that would cushion climate change impact. The Debt Management Office (DMO) has put on offer a N50 billion Green Bond, on behalf of the Federal Government (FG). The Director-General (D-G) of the DMO, Ms. Patience Oniha, told investors at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, yesterday, that the proceeds would be used to fund several climate-friendly projects such as renewable energy, afforestation, dams and the Compressed Natural Gas, across the country. The instrument…

Former aide Aliyu Audu declares reason for resignation; tackle present administration Aliyu Audu / Credit: Channels TV Former aide Aliyu Audu declares reason for resignation; tackle present administration * Questions Nyesom Wike’s loyalty while still in PDP. A former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has revealed that he resigned from the administration in order to actively campaign against Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Audu said his decision was driven by a matter of “principle and conscience,” as he accused the ruling All…

Ooni welcomes Chess icon Onakoya, gives out ₦1.6m to students, teachers Ooni with Onakoya Ooni welcomes Chess icon Onakoya, gives out ₦1.6m to students, teachers The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Monday welcomed celebrated chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, to the Ile-Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, for a remarkable inter-school chess initiative titled “The King’s Move.” Organised in collaboration with the Hopes Alive Initiative, a foundation championed by Queen Temitope Morenike Ogunwusi, the event brought together 14 secondary school students across Ile-Ife in a spirited chess contest with Onakoya.…

Oniru at 5th year, promises to transform Iruland into a City Oba Lawal and his wife with former Minister and Governor, Babatunde Fashola Oniru at 5th year, promises to transform Iruland into a City The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has reaffirmed his commitment to the sustained development and cultural renaissance of Iruland as he marked his fifth coronation anniversary in grand style. Speaking at a colourful ceremony attended by traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, and well-wishers, the monarch reflected on his five-year reign, which he described as a journey of transformation, cultural preservation, and inclusive leadership.…

PENGASSAN insists, accuses marketers of exploitation, Petrol should be N700-N750/litre PENGASSAN PENGASSAN insists, accuses marketers of exploitation, Petrol should be N700-N750/litre The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, has claimed that the recurring shutdowns of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are driven more by political motives than operational challenges. PENGASSAN also accused petroleum marketers of exploiting Nigerians through inflated petrol prices, insisting that the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit should range between N700 and N750 per litre. Speaking at a world press conference on Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry and state of…

Our New Footwear Manufacturing Facility Will Guarantee The Safety Of Nigerian Oil Workers – Yikodeen Yikodeen, an indigenous footwear manufacturer, has said that it is set to officially unveil its newly expanded manufacturing facility on June 24. This is coming following its recent investment from Aruwa Capital Management and its participation at the Nigerian Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair in Bayelsa. Yikodeen believes the launch represents an applaudable achievement in Nigeria’s local content promotion, saying it will position it as home to the most technologically advanced safety footwear production facility in West Africa. Speaking via a press statement, the company…

Earbuds, Hidden Health Hazards and Control Earbuds, Hidden Health Hazards and Control Earbuds have become an essential part of our daily lives. We use them to listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and to make hands-free phone calls. However, while earbuds may seem harmless, they can pose significant risks to our ear health and overall well-being. The Risks of Earbud Use 1. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL): Earbuds can cause NIHL, a type of permanent hearing damage caused by prolonged exposure to loud sounds. When we listen to music or other audio through earbuds, the sound is directed directly into our…

NABTEB decides on computer-based test in examinations – Registrar NABTEB decides on computer-based test in examinations – Registrar The National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) has decided to align itself with Computer-Based Test in subsequent Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) common entrance examinations and other examinations of the board. Muhammed Aminu Muhammed, NABTEB’s Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, stated this at Uromi, Edo State, during the monitoring of TEVT’s common entrance examination into the federal technical colleges. Represented by the director of the quality assurance department, Osaigbovo Pius, he explained that the board is putting infrastructure on ground that…

Minister Facilitates Landmark Talent Deal at Alaro City, Targets $1B in Digital Exports Minister Facilitates Landmark Talent Deal at Alaro City, Targets $1B in Digital Exports … to position Nigeria as leading digital services exporter on the African continent Alaro City, the integrated mixed-use development area located in the Lekki Free Zone, welcomed Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, for a landmark visit focused on unlocking Nigeria’s digital potential and boosting youth employment across the country. During the visit, Dr. Oduwole facilitated the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ITANA, a pioneering…