Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria’s Diversity Remains Our Greatest Resource at 65 – Seunmanuel Faleye As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, leading lifestyle and culture publication Apples Bite Magazine publisher Seunmanuel Faleye, has spotlighted the nation’s diversity as its most enduring strength, arguing that the country’s multiplicity of cultures, languages, and traditions continues to drive innovation and resilience in the face of contemporary challenges. In a special independence edition released this week, the magazine examined how Nigeria’s over 250 ethnic groups have collectively contributed to making the nation a continental powerhouse in entertainment, technology, commerce, and culture, despite persistent economic and security challenges.…

Adron Homes Hails Nigeria at 65, Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Africa’s leading Pan–African real estate company, joins millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, the company’s Group Managing Director, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, lauded the resilience, unity, and indomitable spirit of Nigerians, which have continued to sustain the country through six and a half decades of challenges and triumphs. “As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, we salute the courage of our founding fathers and the collective will of…

LAGOS FLAGS OFF FREE EYE SCREENING, CATARACT SURGERY TO RESTORE HOPE …with surgeries to hold today and tomorrow at Orile Agege General Hospital. … says many Nigerians live with preventable visual challenges. The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Attom Foundation, on Monday flagged off a three-day free eye screening and cataract surgery programme at Philip Junction, Olusosun, Ojota, with surgeries scheduled to hold today and tomorrow at Orile Agege General Hospital. The initiative, coordinated by the Blindness Prevention Program Unit of the Ministry of Health, is expected to restore sight, dignity, and hope to residents across the…

Mandy Kiss Now Lagos Ambassador for Anti-drug Abuse – Commissioner …t o be a voice to youth on how to curb drug abuse Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, has explained the rationale behind the appointment of popular content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, known as Mandy Kiss, as an ambassador for the Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse initiative. Ogunlende, in a viral video on Tuesday, conferred the ambassadorship on Mandy Kiss. He said, “We’re here with Mandy Kiss, and you know, she’s actually agreed to become one of our LASKADA brand ambassadors, Lagos State Kicks Against…

Sterling Bank cancels account maintenance fees ‎Sterling Bank has announced the removal of account maintenance fees on all personal accounts, a move it described as a “gift” to Nigerians as the country marked its 65th Independence Day on Wednesday. ‎The announcement, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, comes barely six months after the lender scrapped transfer fees on local online transactions. ‎This was contained in a press statement by the company made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. ‎The statement read, “Just months after abolishing transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025, the bank has dismantled yet…

PENGASSAN, Dangote misunderstanding terminated – FG The Minister of Labour & Employment, Muhammed Maigari Dingyadi. … sacked workers to be redeployed. The Federal Government has brokered peace in the face-off between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, after two days of conciliation meetings. A statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed that the matter was resolved following lengthy discussions. According to the statement, the resolutions reached included: “The Honourable Minister of Labour informed the meeting that unionisation is…

FULL TEXT: Tinubu Addresses Nigeria on 65th Independence Day Celebration File Copy: President Bola Tinubu Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar…

Tinubu set to address Nigerians on October 1 broadcast President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, at 7a.m. to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. This was according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga about the broadcast The statement is titled, “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses The Nation.” The statement added, “All television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast.” Independence Day speeches…

FG gets over N1.26tn subscription through bond auction • FG raises N576.62bn from auction. The Federal Government of Nigeria recorded investor desire at its September bond auction as subscriptions crossed N1.26tn, far exceeding the N200bn initially offered. According to the Debt Management Office, the auction, conducted on September 29, featured two reopenings: the 17.945 per cent FGN August 2030 (five-year bond) and the 17.95 per cent FGN June 2032 (seven-year bond). Both bonds were settled on Wednesday, October 2, 2025. For the five-year bond maturing in August 2030, the government offered N100bn but received 66 bids worth N231.79bn. Out of…

Sterling Holdco’s public offer price spurs investor interest The public offer of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has recorded a positive response from the investing public. The public offer opened on September 17, 2025, and is one of the avenues through which the holding company is seeking to meet the fresh capital threshold set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Sterling Financial Holdings Company is offering for subscription of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N7.00 per share. The HoldCo stated that the proceeds of the public offer would go towards capitalising its asset management company, SterlingFi, to…