Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Glo Foundation Distributes Food Packs to Delta Women, Lauds Initiative Glo Foundation, in continuation of its “Giving Back Together” initiative, played host to thousands of women from various local government areas and communities around Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, at Urhobo College, Warri, where it presented to them packs of food items and other household essentials. The event was in line with the special intervention programme by Globacom to support the most vulnerable segment of the society with essential food items to cushion the effects of the economic situation. At the event on Saturday, the women, including the aged and…

Osimhen Scores Only Winning Goal for Galatasaray at Champion’s League Osimhen Scores Only Winning Goal for Galatasaray at Champion’s League Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign has received a significant boost following the return of star forward Victor Osimhen, who made a triumphant comeback by scoring the winning goal for Galatasaray in their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool. Osimhen had been set aside since picking up an injury during Nigeria’s recent World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. But the 24-year-old proved his fitness in emphatic fashion on Tuesday night in Istanbul, converting a 16th-minute penalty to seal a 1–0 victory for…

Access Holdings And Coronation Group Unite to Champion Landmark Nigerian Art Exhibition At Tate Modern Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group Ltd, under the leadership of Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, are proud to announce their joint support of Nigerian Modernism, the first major UK exhibition to trace the trajectory of modern art in Nigeria. Opening at Tate Modern in London this October, the exhibition brings together over 250 works from more than 50 artists, spotlighting Nigeria’s extraordinary artistic legacy from the 1940s to the turn of the century. This uniquely curated exhibition places Nigeria’s creative legacy firmly at the centre…

NIS goes hard after foreigners with expired visas The Nigeria Immigration Service has said it had begun a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or breached entry conditions, following the expiration of a three-month amnesty granted by the Federal Government. Akinsola Akinlabi, the spokesperson of NIS announced the move in a statement late Tuesday. The amnesty, which opened on July 5 and lapsed at midnight on September 30, allowed foreigners with irregular immigration status to regularise their stay without penalties. “With the expiration of the amnesty period, effective October 1, 2025, enforcement actions will commence nationwide…

FIFA U-20WC: Nigeria against Saudi Arabia – date, time and where to watch Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be ready to bounce back when they face Saudi Arabia in their second group game of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday, October 3. Nigeria’s Rough Start Against Norway The seven-time U-20 AFCON champions, who were runners-up at the World Cup on two occasions, came into the tournament as one of Africa’s brightest hopes. However, they stumbled in their opening match, falling 1-0 to Norway courtesy of a goal from Rasmus Haaland Jr. Coach Zubair Confident in Team’s Response The defeat…

Happy 65th Independence Day Anniversary, Nigeria! Wishing Nigeria all the best as the nation marks her 65 years of independence, SDNON asks Nigerians to be focused for prosperous year ahead. Last week, on Monday, September 22, the national executive body of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) was formally introduced to the nation through prestigious publications in both Vanguard and Thisday newspapers. As the General Secretary of this noble society of news publishers, since inception, I am proud of what we are building, and I seize this moment to reaffirm our dedication as worthy partners in progress.…

Africa’s Energy Dilemma Lady Diana Ereyitomi Eyo-Enoette Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy Energy poverty is Africa’s silent crisis. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB, 2021), over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, and nearly 900 million rely on traditional biomass for cooking. For many, the question is not whether to choose solar over coal, it is whether they can cook dinner without inhaling smoke or study at night under a working bulb. This is the paradox, while global conversations on climate insist Africa must leapfrog into renewables, the reality is that without…

Spotify Unveils Greasy Tunes Café, Sets Scene for Brand in Lagos … customers who order for meals get personalised Spotify playlist. September 30th, the energy was off the charts at Fired & Iced, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as Spotify officially unveiled its Greasy Tunes Café. This three-week experiential pop-up celebrates the connection between Nigerian culture, food, and music. The venue, packed with a mix of media, influencers, podcasters, music artists, and fans, set the perfect scene for the brand’s immersive new experience. This campaign is backed by new Spotify data showing that for Nigerian Gen Z, music and food are…

Rite Foods Celebrates Nigeria @ 65, Refreshing the Nation with Iconic Brands Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s market leader in the food and beverage industry, joins millions of citizens in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, themed “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands-on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The day not only commemorates the country’s hard-won freedom from colonial rule but also reflects the shared spirit of unity and progress. Staying true to its promise of refreshing moments, Rite Foods continues to delight consumers with an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands that set the pace across their market segments. As a company…

Commercial sex workers will pay tax in 2026 – FG Taiwo Oyedele … taxation will be dependent on income generation. Federal Government has said that commercial sex workers ( runs girls ) will pay tax under the new laws. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, made the statement during a tax education session held by the The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos. In a video that has since circulated widely, Oyedele explained that gifts or upkeep money sent to dependents or relatives are exempt from tax, describing such…