Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN to disrupt service in 15 LGAs of 3 states [SEE LIST] MTN Nigeria has said that some customers in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano states will face a temporary disruption in service on Saturday, August 24, 2025. The disruption is due to a planned network maintenance exercise. The company explained that it will switch traffic to a newly installed fiber cable along the AFCOT–Bawo Village route in Adamawa State. According to MTN, the new cable is meant to permanently replace damaged fiber lines and improve network stability in the region. The exercise will affect 101 sites across 15 local government…

Fidelity Bank Returns to International Transactions on Naira Debit Cards Tier-one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the resumption of international transactions on its Naira Debit Cards. This recommencement gives customers the freedom to make seamless payments abroad, online, and at ATMs outside the country. Shedding light on the development, Ifeoma Onibuje, Divisional Head, eBanking, Fidelity Bank Plc said, “We are delighted to inform the public that Fidelity Naira Cards are now enabled for global use. This means that our travelling customers can now utilize their Naira Debit cards outside the country to shop, spend and withdraw internationally without hassles.”…

Tinubu shows impact on incomes by unveiling tax calculator File photo: Pesident Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday encouraged Nigerians to try a newly inaugurated Personal Income Tax calculator that estimates how much would be paid under the tax reforms which was signed into law by his administration. On his official X account, the President said the calculator allows citizens to compare their estimated tax under the proposed reforms with current rates, and ensure a clear understanding of the impact on individual incomes. He said the reforms, which take effect from January 2026, are intended to establish a fair…

Efex De Entertainer Hosts “Seriously Funny” Comedy Show in Abuja Plans have been concluded for the hosting of “Seriously Funny” comedy show in Abuja, which is being spearheaded by Sir Efosa Iyamu, popularly known as Efex De Entertainer. The show is expected to have the very best hands in the comedy industry converge to give guests a rib-cracking laughter. Tagged, “Let’s Throw it Back”, it comes up Sunday, 24th August, 2025 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja. Efex De Entertainer also has years of expertise in event anchoring, moderation and the corporate MC. He was once chief protocol to former Governor…

Tincan Customs hit N16.4bn revenue in 1 day Nigeria Customs Service logo … lauds leveraging technology on revenue collection. The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port Command, has achieved a remarkable feat by collecting N16.4bn in revenue on August 19, 2025, through the effective deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, B’Odogwu. This milestone is a testament to the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of the system in streamlining port operations. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Oscar Ivara, the achievement is a result of the command’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance revenue collection…

Olu of Warri Proclaims Reactivation of Iwere Trust Fund With N750m, Oborewvori congratulates Olu of Warri 4th Coronation Anniversary. L-R: The Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Emomotimi Guworo (Representing Gov Sheriff Oborevwhori of Delta State); His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom and his wife, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III during His Majesty’s 4th Coronation Anniversary in Warri yesterday. The 4th coronation Anniversary of the Olu of Warri continues… Delta State Governor Right Honourable Sheriff Oborewvori has commended the HRM Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III for his continued commitment in fostering…

MAZEPPA BAY STORY: THE PUZZLE BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND UKRAINE, WITH THE HOPES FOR MORE TOURISM AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT! The View Mazeppa Bay Hotel, in Mazeppa Bay, Mnquma Local Municipality, a new information sign dedicated to Mazeppa Bay will be unveiled. The event brings together the history of South Africa and Ukraine with hopes for more tourism and local development, while rooted in honouring the land and its people first. The people of Mnquma hold a heritage intertwined with the land and sea, one that welcomes new stories while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions, voices, and wisdom passed down…

Dual mandate, strength to teachers in Colleges of Education – FG The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Credit: X | Maruf Tunji Alausa Colleges to legally run NCE and degree programmes simultaneously. The Federal Government said the dual mandate now given to Colleges of Education will strengthen teacher education in Nigeria. Recall that the Federal Government recently gave permission to colleges of education to offer degree programmes. Speaking at the National Summit held in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa-represented by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, on Thursday, described the initiative as “a…

Youth talent hunt: Abuja investment firm presents ₦6m prize Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno Credit: AICL Information Technology, Agriculture, and Creative Enterprise are focal areas The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs with practical skills and resources rather than offering mere handouts. A statement by the Acting Head Public Relations and Communications of AICL, Fatima Nadada stated that she made this known on Wednesday at the official opening of the maiden edition of the Abuja Youth Talent Hunt, an innovative…

New Directive on NELFUND Upkeep Loan Disbursement The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that upkeep loan disbursement is now strictly tied to the academic session of each institution. NELFUND disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. “In line with this directive, students shall only be entitled to upkeep loans for their current academic session. “Upon the conclusion of an institution’s academic year, upkeep payments for that session shall automatically cease,” she said. According to Oluwatuyi, students who transition into a new academic year would no longer receive…