Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Zion Oshiobugie Makes History with First-Ever TEDxYouth Event in Milton Keynes London, UK — Nigerian-born youth mentor and educator, Zion Oshiobugie, has etched his name in history by orchestrating the inaugural TEDxYouth event in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, on International Youth Day 2025. The event, themed “Limitless Horizons,” was completely sold out and brought together young speakers, performers, and community leaders in a gathering that placed young people at the heart of global conversations. Oshiobugie, who is the founder of Youth Visionaries CIC in the UK, explained that the event was driven by his passion to give young people a…

Nollywood Producers Summit Chart Course To Global Success Nollywood Producers Summit Chart Course To Global Success The maiden edition of Nollywood Producers’ Summit brought together producers, industry veterans, government officials and international partners with a united mission to equip Nigerian movie producers with the tools and leverage on partnerships needed to thrive globally without losing our culture and authenticity. Held at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, Lagos the event served as both a call to action and a blueprint for sustainable growth in Nigeria’s dynamic film industry. National President of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Amb (Dr) Queen Blessing…

Lagos announces holiday for Isese festival, August 20 Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Photo: State House Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has announced Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of the annual Isese Day celebration. The declaration was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, dated Monday, August 18, 2025, and addressed to top government functionaries across ministries, agencies, local councils, and parastatals. Following the circular, “It is hereby notified for general information that this year’s Isese Day Celebration will hold on Wednesday, 20th August,…

RMAFC on review of revenue allocation formula … both vertical and horizontal allocations to be put in consideration. The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced the review of the revenue allocation formula with a pledge to complete the exercise before the end of the year. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohamed Bello Shehu, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during an interactive session with journalists and civil society groups. The RMAFC chairman provided details of the current vertical sharing formula among the three tiers, which allocates 52.68 percent to the federal government, 26.72 percent to the states,…

Davido’s family paying Osun workers’ salaries for months – Bode George Bode George, former governor of Ondo state, has said that Osun state workers’ salaries are being paid from the pockets of the Adeleke family. The PDP chieftain made the revelation in an interview with Nigeria Info FM on Saturday as he delve into the news surrounding Adeleke’s proposed move to APC. Jimi Disu, the host, sought clarification on if the Osun state governor would actually join the ruling party or not ahead of next year’s gubernatorial election. “What is happening with Governor Adeleke, is he going to the APC…

Access Bank Awarded ISO/IEC 2770:2019 Certification Access Bank is pleased to announce that it has been certified under ISO/IEC 27701:2019, the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems. This award demonstrates Access Bank’s consistent commitment to the highest levels of data privacy, security, and compliance. The certification affirms that Access Bank operates a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), which fully complies with the rigorous requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019. The scope of the certification encompasses the management, processing, and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) related to customers, employees, and third parties across the entire organisation. This certification covers all physical…

Tinubu commissions 40,000 cbm LPG vessel, MT Iyaloja in South Korea President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” in Ulsan, South Korea, to deepen LPG availability and affordability. The President, at the commissioning of the 40,000 CBM LPG vessel, on Monday, said Nigeria was poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country but also across Africa and beyond. The vessel, owned by WAGL Energy Limited (a NNPC Ltd./Sahara Group Joint Venture), is a dual-fuel, fully refrigerated LPG carrier. This latest addition brings WAGL’s total LPG…

Nigeria, for second consecutive month, sustains 1.5m bpd oil output — OPEC Nigeria sustained crude oil production at 1.5 million barrels per day in July 2025, maintaining the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) quota for the second consecutive month, according to the organisation’s August Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR). Data from OPEC showed that Nigeria’s average daily production stood at 1.507 million barrels per day in July, slightly above the 1.505 million barrels per day recorded in June. This followed months of fluctuating output earlier in the year. Production had dropped to 1.46 million barrels per day in…

Find 7 steps to register for permanent voter’s card online The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun online pre-registration for voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Monday, the Commission confirmed that the exercise began on August 18, while in-person registration will open from August 25, 2025, across its 37 state offices and 774 local government areas. INEC said that the online process allows prospective voters to fill in their details and book appointments before completing biometrics in person. “The pre-registration will enable eligible Nigerians to choose a date and time for physical capture,” the…

Zenith Bank celebrates pioneer customers, long-serving staff at 35 Representative of the Nigerian First Lady and Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin (left); Chief of Staff to Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Wife of the Founder & Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs. Kay Ovia; Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; Founder & Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia; Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum; Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi;…