Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
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.
FirstBank Meets N500 Billion Regulatory Capital Requirement First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the Group’s merchant banking subsidiary. This successful capitalisation underscores strong market confidence in FirstHoldCo Group’s business model, long-term strategy, and growth prospects. With a fortified capital base, FirstBank is…
Wema Bank Upgrades ALAT Digital Platform Wema Bank is launching an upgraded version of ALAT, Africa’s first fully digital bank, in January 2026. The new platform, called ALAT: The Evolution, promises a more intuitive and personalized banking experience. The upgrade introduces several enhancements, including faster transaction processing, improved user interface, and SAW (Smart ALAT by Wema)—an AI assistant integrated into the app. These features aim to make digital banking more responsive to individual user needs. Since its 2017 launch, ALAT has transformed digital banking across Africa, serving millions of customers. The upcoming evolution builds on this foundation while incorporating modern…
Manny Ita LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has officially declared a “Total, Indefinite, and Complete Strike,” labeled TICS 2.0, effective from 12:00 am on Monday, January 12, 2026. The industrial action follows the expiration of a four-week ultimatum issued to the Federal Government regarding the non-implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2025. NARD President Dr. Mohammad Suleiman confirmed the resolution after an emergency council meeting, citing the government’s failure to address core welfare issues. The association’s demands include the immediate payment of promotion and salary arrears, as well as the full implementation…
Manny Ita LAGOS, Nigeria — The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) officially commenced today in Lagos, marking the start of a five-day series of events intended to celebrate the continent’s musical diversity and economic potential. Running from January 7 to 11, 2026, the awards are themed “Unstoppable Africa” and are organized in partnership with the African Union Commission and the Lagos State Government. The festivities opened on Wednesday with a Welcome Soirée and the Diamond Showcase, an initiative designed to provide a platform for 15 emerging African talents. This will be followed on Thursday by the…
Manny Ita Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2027 during a press briefing at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. This announcement confirms a formal split between the two leaders of the former Obidient movement, following Peter Obi’s recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31, 2025. In his address to supporters and journalists, Baba-Ahmed emphasized his commitment to his current political platform, stating I will not dump the Labour Party as Obi did. He clarified…
Manny Ita Abuja- A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, granted bail to the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The defendants are currently facing a 16-count charge initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission involving the alleged laundering of ₦8,713,923,759.49. Justice Emeka Nwite, while presiding over the matter, ruled that the offenses are bailable under Nigerian law and set the bail at ₦500 million for each defendant with two sureties in like sum. The court…
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo’s daughter graduates from Varsity Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter, Firdaos Niniola Adebayo, following her graduation from the university. Adebayo shared the joyful news on his official Instagram page on Wednesday, expressing pride in his first child for reaching the academic milestone. In an emotional post, the actor described his daughter as a source of pride and happiness over the years. “Firdaos Niniola, my first child. You have made me prouder and given me countless reasons to smile,” he wrote. He thanked God for the achievement and…
NRS Accredits Pillarcraft As e-Invoicing System Integrator Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions has announced its accreditation as a System Integrator for Nigeria’s e-Invoicing framework, following approval by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). In the NRS e-invoicing (merchant buyer) framework introduced by the Nigeria Revenue Service (formerly FIRS), a system integrator is a licensed service provider responsible for connecting taxpayers’ business systems—such as ERP, accounting, or invoicing software—to the NRS e-invoicing platform. The system integrator ensures that invoices generated within a taxpayer’s system are converted into the prescribed NRS e-invoice format with all…
Grammy Awards: Afrobeat originator, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti posthumously honoured on global scale for art musicianship Grammy Awards hold February First. The Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards’ decision to posthumously honour Afrobeat progenitor, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, with the 2026 ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ is more than a symbolic nod to history. It’s a powerful institutional acknowledgment of an African artiste whose influence shaped global music, politics and cultural identity long before the world was ready to recognise it. Fela will be recognised alongside Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon with the prestigious award, marking another major Grammy recognition…
AFCON 2025: Côte d’Ivoire booked last quarter-final spot, defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 File photo: AFCON 2025 Trophy The champions Côte d’Ivoire have completed the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final line-up after a dominant 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh. Côte d’Ivoire booked last quarter-final spot, defeating Burkina Faso 3-0. Goals from Amad Diallo (20’), Yan Diomandé (32’) and a late strike by Bamba Touré (87’) powered the Elephants past the Stallions, as the Ivorians delivered a composed and clinical performance to underline their title credentials. Diallo starred once again for Côte d’Ivoire, opening the…