Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Sanwo-Olu welcomes public to E1 Lagos GP from October 3 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended an open invitation to residents and visitors to be part of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, Africa’s first all-electric powerboat championship, scheduled to hold in Lagos from October 3 to 5. In a statement on his social media handle on Monday, Sanwo-Olu described the event as a historic moment for Lagos and the continent, noting that it reflects the city’s drive for innovation, sustainability, and global recognition. “The E1 Lagos Grand Prix is a demonstration of innovation and progress, showing how sport can…
Abuja–Kaduna Passenger Train Services resumes October 1 – NRC Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) train The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has made public the resumption of passenger train services on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor from Wednesday, 1 October 2025, following weeks of suspension. The Corporation confirmed that full safety, technical, and operational inspections have been successfully concluded, paving the way for the recommencement of commercial operations. NRC described the move as part of its renewed commitment to providing smooth, reliable, and secure train services for commuters along the strategic route. The suspension of operations followed the August 26, 2025 incident, which involved…
Africa’s currency: Naira rated among the weakest – Forbes Naira notes The Nigerian Naira has been rated as the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes report released in September 2025. This ranking shows the challenges still facing Nigeria’s economy, even though inflation has started to ease. Forbes used a currency calculator that tracks real-time data from the foreign exchange market through the Open Exchange Rates API. The system updates every five minutes to show live values based on demand, supply, market mood, and broader economic conditions. At the top of the weakest currencies list is the São…
Qatar to Host Final Phase of FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™ Qatar will play host to the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™ FIFA Derby of the Americas and FIFA Challenger Cup games will take place to decide Paris Saint-Germain’s opponents in the 17 December final FIFA World Cup 2022™ hosts will also organise the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ and FIFA Arab Cup™ later this year Qatar has been confirmed as the host of the final three matches (M3 to M5) of this year’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, the elite annual global club competition which gives the champions of…
Nigeria’s tax-ID on global recognition Nigeria has secured a major milestone in its digital trade transformation with the global registration of its Tax Identification Number (Tax-ID) and the approval of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the country’s Peppol Authority. The achievement, made possible with the support of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), registers Nigeria’s Tax-ID under the ISO/IEC 6523 International Coding System, giving Nigerian individuals and businesses international recognition in cross-border transactions. Peppol, an internationally accepted framework for the secure and standardised exchange of electronic documents, is already in use across Europe, Asia, and Australia. With FIRS…
BoI receives ISO 27701 certification, scales up data protection Bank of Industry The Bank of Industry (BoI) has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). The certification, issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI), a globally recognised authority in auditing and certification, extends the bank’s existing ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, which was first obtained in 2019. ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is the leading international privacy standard and aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other global privacy requirements. By attaining this certification, BoI has demonstrated that it operates a structured…
NNPCL monthly gain rises 91% to N539bn in August The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a 91.3 percent increase in its monthly gain to N539 billion in August 2025, compared to N185 billion recorded in July. According to its Monthly Report Summary for August 2025, the company’s revenue rose to N4.655 trillion, compared to N4.406 trillion in July. It added that a total of N8.86 trillion had been remitted to the Federation Account between January and July 2025. On production, the report showed that Nigeria pumped an average of 1.65 million barrels of crude oil per day…
Moniepoint presents varsity five-a-side football tourney Moniepoint microfinance bank has officially unveiled the maiden edition of the Monieball, Nigeria’s first-ever national university five-a-side football competition, which will run from October 8 to 31. The initiative will bring together eight universities in a month-long competition running from October 8th to October 31st, 2025. The tournament brings together eight universities across 16 matches and eight matchdays in three host campuses. It will begin from the group stages (round robin format), semi-finals (knockout), across three weeks on campus, with the championship final and third-place playoff in Lagos on Friday, October 31. Universities participating…
Celebrities, Fans Embrace Wazobia FM’s “Heart Waka” in Ajegunle Wazobia FM has marked this year’s World Heart Day with a special ‘Heart Walk’ in Ajegunle, Lagos. The event, tagged Heart Waka for Life, took place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, drawing a massive crowd of fans, celebrities, and well-wishers. The walk kicked off at the Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area headquarters as early as 7 a.m. Participants marched through the community to Maracana Stadium, where fitness activities were held to promote healthier living. Executive Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun, Hon. Olalekan Olu Akindipe, popularly known as LampHolder, joined the walk side…
At 75th Birth Anniversary, Oborevwori Describes Ovie Of Agbon Kingdom As A Shining Example Of Royalty, Wisdom File photo: Oborevwori and His Royal Majesty, Ogurime-rime Ukori I, Michael Omeru. Credit: Delta State Government Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Ogurime-rime Ukori I, Michael Omeru, CON, as the revered monarch marks his 75th birth anniversary on September 28. Oborevwori in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori hailed the Agbon monarch as “a shining example of…