Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Olamide honoured in the list of Billboard’s 2025 global power players Olamide Olamide honoured in the list of Billboard’s 2025 global power players. Popular rapper and YBNL Nation boss Olamide has been recognised as one of Billboard’s Global Power Players for 2025, noting his leadership in elevating the label behind superstars Asake and Fireboy DML. In 2024, Asake’s Lungu Boy became Nigeria’s biggest album, certified by TurnTable Charts, while Fireboy’s Adedamola earned critical acclaim. Olamide emphasised YBNL’s global expansion through strategic collaborations, bridging Afrobeats with other genres. Key milestones include Asake’s sold-out O2 Arena concert in London, making him the…

Lagos approves bills on marriage procedures, reforms land related matters Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos approves bills on marriage procedures, reforms land related matters The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had approved two bills for submission to the state House of Assembly aimed at reforming land administration and marriage registration procedures. The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced the development at the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the second year of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to Pedro, one of the bills proposes establishment of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a draft framework designed to modernize anti-money laundering (AML) practices across the nation’s financial system through the integration of intelligent, automated solutions. The proposed standards aim to enhance efficiency, improve detection accuracy, and ensure compliance with both local regulations and international frameworks like those established by the Financial Action Task Force. In a circular dated May 20, 2025, and addressed to all regulated financial institutions, the apex bank stated that the proposed standards are a direct response to the increasing digitalization of Nigeria’s financial system and the growing sophistication of financial transactions.…

<span;><span;>Segun Obayendo, President of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA), commended the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Wednesday for its efficient transit system, stating that Lagos possesses Nigeria’s most advanced transportation infrastructure among the 36 states. <span;>Speaking at the LASU-NACOLM Transport and Logistics Conference and Induction at Lagos State University, Ojo, Obayendo asserted, “I have been to 36 states of Nigeria. Lagos State transportation is better than many other states. Of all the states, Lagos is leading with what is in Lagos in terms of structure, policy. In other states, there are no actions, and…

2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list; Dangote amongst. President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list; Dangote amongst. * Dangote claims his mother was responsible for his incurable giving and he aims to be remembered for it. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy across the world. A statement by the Dangote Group on Tuesday said the businessman is the only Nigerian on the list. The list, published…

Lagos-Calabar Highway attracts toll from December — Umahi Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi Lagos-Calabar Highway attracts toll from December — Umahi Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was nearing completion and that users would have to pay a toll starting from December. Umahi made the revelation in an interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary, yesterday. He said: “By December, we will toll Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. We project a 10-year return on investment. “The road has solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure,…

As Nigeria Delegation Register their presence in ID4Africa 2025 Conference in Ethiopia Dr Kwarra Population Commission, His Exc, The Senator, Otunba Engr Gbenga Daniel Min for State for Agric Bisoye Coker, DG NIMC, Senator Victor Umeh, Hon Jimi Odimayo supported on both sides by other Honourables at the Conference As Nigeria Delegation Register their presence in ID4Africa 2025 Conference in Ethiopia • With focus on advancing inclusive digital identity frameworks. A high-level Nigerian delegation led by key officials of the Senate Committee on Population and National Identity is currently participating in the ongoing ID4Africa 2025 Conference, held in Addis Ababa,…

UBA Wins Award, Keeps Setting Benchmarks In MSME Financing Across Nigeria – 2025 Development Bank UBA Wins Award, Keeps Setting Benchmarks In MSME Financing Across Nigeria – 2025 Development Bank. The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has won major plaques at the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassador Awards. The bank recently reaffirmed its leadership position in fostering economic growth and empowerment by beating formidable competition to clinch the awards. The prestigious award recognizes financial institutions driving impactful support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria, and UBA emerged victorious in these categories: Deposit Money…

Liberty offers R1m, office space to self-taught education app builders in South Africa Liberty offers R1m, office space to self-taught education app builders in South Africa Johannesburg, 20 May 2025 – Liberty, part of Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business, has pledged R1 million in funding, office space at its Braamfontein campus, and access to business resources to the creators of educational app NOVAR. The contribution comes after a TikTok video from content creator Cool Story Bru shared the story of two self-taught developers from Gumbani village in Limpopo, Marvel Shibambu and Malunghelo Mathonsi, who built an app aimed…

Actress Grace-Charis Bassey becomes U.S. sailor, ‘Nigeria raised me’ Grace-Charis Bassey Actress Grace-Charis Bassey becomes U.S. sailor, ‘Nigeria raised me’ • She took the oath as a citizen of the United States after graduation. Nigeria movie star Grace-Charis Bassey has completed U.S. Navy boot camp training, earning the title of Sailor and becoming a U.S. citizen. She was once known as Belinda Effah. Hailing from Cross River, the 35-year-old shared her inspiring journey on Instagram, posting photos and videos of herself in Navy uniform during her graduation ceremony. She dedicated this achievement to her late father, Naval Commander Asido Bassey…