Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MSM aims for multi-billion dollar investment in cement, competes Dangote, Lafarge, Bua, others MSM aims for multi-billion dollar investment in cement, competes Dangote, Lafarge, Bua, others … saying the new cement plant will be developed in four phases. Nigerian conglomerate MSM Group is ramping up its footprint in the country’s critical industrial sectors, unveiling multi-billion dollar investments in the cement industry as part of an ambitious expansion strategy. The move is designed to position the company as a formidable competitor to established industry giants such as Dangote, Lafarge, BUA, and Mangal Cement. MSM Group’s latest investments signal a broader strategy…

Rite Foods Attends To 2,000 Pupils In Lagos, Ogun, Abuja; Donates Educational Materials From Left: Ismail Ganiyu, Head, Human Resources; with Ekuma Eze, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; Olalere Jamal Olawale, Production Supervisor, all of Rite Foods Limited; and Idris Mukailia Olakunle, Head Teacher, Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Ogun State; during the donation of school bags and exercise books by Rite Foods Limited to pupils of Moslem Primary School, on Wednesday, 28th May 2025, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in commemorating the Children’s Day celebration. Not less than 2,000 school bags and 4,000 exercise books were…

BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Says Marriage Intact, Displaced Rumours BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Says Marriage Intact, Displaced Rumour * Just taking care of my marriage. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Queen Mercy Atang, has finally addressed the swirling rumours suggesting that her marriage may be in trouble. Speculation about a possible crisis in her marriage intensified after fans noticed that Queen had deleted her wedding photos from Instagram and had also unfollowed her husband on the platform, moves that quickly fueled concerns and online chatter. However, speaking in a viral video on her IG page, Atang said; “I was trying to…

UNITY BANK, AFRIGO EXPLORE COOPERATION TO DEEPEN ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS  L-R: Mr. Wale Ogunride, Zonal Head, Lagos and South West, Unity Bank Plc; Ebehijie Momoh, Managing Director, AfriGo; Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole, Managing Director/CEO, Unity Bank Plc; and Mr. Ugo Obasi, Chief Operating Officer, AfriGo during AfriGo team’s visit to Unity Bank Head office recently. Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing electronic payment adoption and financial inclusion by partnering with domestic card scheme provider, AfriGo, to boost card usage across its retail customer segments. This pledge was made during a high-level strategic business engagement held at Unity…

FG announces Friday, Monday public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration File photo: Sallah rams FG announces Friday, Monday public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be…

Ikenna Ukwa Leads Arochukwu/Ohafia APC Stakeholders In Appreciation Visit To Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu Ikenna Ukwa Leads Arochukwu/Ohafia APC Stakeholders In Appreciation Visit To Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu On Saturday 31st May 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , led some APC stakeholders from Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs for an appreciation visit to the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu in his country home, Bende LGA of Abia State. In his introduction speech, High Chief Uche Ogboso said they came to…

Mike Bamiloye speaks up for the youth on viral gospel hit ‘Never Going Back’ Mike Bamiloye Mike Bamiloye speaks up for the youth on viral gospel hit ‘Never Going Back’ *Asking for support for gospel that speaks to young ones admiration. Veteran evangelist and filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, has publicly defended the viral gospel hit Never Going Back by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor, urging Christians to focus on the song’s message rather than the artists’ appearance. The upbeat track, which blends Yoruba lyrics with modern rhythms and bold declarations of faith, has resonated widely with Nigerian youth, amassing over 4…

NECO aims for CBT-based exam for Nov-Dec SSCE NECO aims for CBT-based exam for Nov-Dec SSCE The Registrar and Chief Executive, National Examination Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has said that the body is ready to conduct a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the November/December Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private students. Wushishi, who stressed the need for an awareness campaign to get stakeholders on board the new approach to SSCE examinations, added that NECO had been carrying out the campaign in town hall meetings with stakeholders across the states on the need for CBT. The Registrar, while speaking…

ECOWAS president lauds Dangote Refinery for vision for African petroleum supply ECOWAS president lauds Dangote Refinery for vision for African petroleum supply * Expresses surprise and satisfaction with the future of Africa in petroleum sector. President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformational project with the capacity to meet the petroleum needs of Nigeria and the entire West African region. Touray, who led a high-powered ECOWAS delegation on a working visit to the 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) facility in the Lekki Free Trade Zone (FTZ), Lagos,…

There’s assurance that Tinubu’s reforms will lower cost of living soon – Onanuga President Bola Tinubu There’s assurance that Tinubu’s reforms will lower cost of living soon – Onanuga Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says Nigerians will soon experience a reduction in the cost of living, as the effects of the administration’s economic reforms start to materialise. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, Onanuga stated that the positive effects of Tinubu’s policies would soon be felt across all segments of the nation. Onanuga highlighted that the President had not only introduced…