Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FIFA: Nigeria maintains 38th position in latest Men’s World ranking File: Nigeria Super Eagles … maintaining November points of 1,502. Nigeria has maintained its position in the December 2025 FIFA men’s world rankings, holding steady at 38th globally, according to the latest update released on Monday. With no competitive matches played since the previous ranking, Super Eagles maintained their November points tally of 1,502. The country is currently fifth among African nations, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. Morocco remains Africa’s highest-ranked team, sitting 11th in the world, while Senegal occupies the 19th spot globally. Algeria and Egypt are ranked…

BEN TV UK Chairman Mourns Sunday Olatuyi Mentoring Cmdt. Amb. Alistair, Chairman of BEN TV UK, has extended condolences to the family and colleagues of Sunday Olatuyi, a former BEN TV cameraman who lost his life in a tragic accident in Abuja on Dec 20. BEN TV boss described Sunday as a well dedicated media professional, passionate about storytelling and committed to excellence. “We mourn his loss and stand with his loved ones,” he said. Olatuyi had worked with BEN TV before joining ADBN TV was killed in a tragic accident at Lugbe Bus Stop, Abuja, on Dec 20, 2025.…

Kidnappers, bandits are terrorists ~ FG File copy: Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris. … a shift from treating them as ordinary criminals. The Federal Government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a major escalation in Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers, and community violence. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during the end-of-year press briefing in Abuja. This move signals a shift from treating mass kidnappings and rural attacks as ordinary crimes to confronting them under full counterterrorism measures. “Henceforth, any armed group or individual that kidnaps…

Tax reform: January 1, best time for implementation to avoid adverse effects — Oyedele Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele. Photo: State House … 98 per cent of workers suffer multiple taxation if the laws were not enforced. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that delaying the implementation of the new tax laws beyond January 1, 2026, could have severe consequences for workers and businesses across Nigeria. His warning comes amid controversy over alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and…

Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy * Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives * New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-expanding digital economy.This accelerated progress underscores the strong advancement of digital payments, technology, and innovation in Africa—a transformation that traditionally would have taken…

CAF launches annual African Nations League CAF president, Patrice Motsepe. FILE PHOTO The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the African Nations League, a new annual competition designed to showcase the continent’s top national teams and players. CAF announced that the league will provide a consistent, world-class platform for senior national teams to compete, giving African players greater exposure and opportunities to display their talent on a continental stage. In a statement posted on its X handle on Monday, CAF said: “CAF launches exciting new African Nations League and guarantees that CAF will host, every year, a world-class…

PINL Urges More Cooperation From Host Communities Takes Palliatives To Owaza It was the turn of Owaza, Ukwa West local government area, Abia State and some others communities in Rivers State on Sunday to enjoy Christmas palliatives from Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). PINL, the private security company in charge of securing the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipelines (TNP), in continuation of its annual Christmas outreach took food materials and medical outreach to the communities to appreciate them for cooperation through 2025. Making the presentation to the communities at a primary school in Owaza, PINL called for more…

Dangote Refinery Presents PMS At ₦739 Per Litre Via MRS Stations Nationwide Dangote Refinery This price cut, in line with steady supply, provides relief to households, businesses. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations, marking a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilise the downstream petroleum market. In a statement from the firm on Sunday, it stated that with over 2,000 MRS stations nationwide, the new pricing is expected to be implemented…

US visa restrictions aim at boosting security — Envoy U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, speaking at the news conference on Sunday in Abuja (NAN). … exemptions include individuals travelling for religious work. The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, says the recent visa restrictions announced by the U.S. government are designed to strengthen security procedures, and not actions targeted at Nigerians. Mills clarified at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja during the visit of a US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Nigeria. He said the presidential proclamation, which would take effect from Jan. 1, 2026, affecting certain visa…

LASTMA Prepares For Hitch-Free Festive With Seamless Traffic Plan … reassures the general public that its enforcement teams will remain alert. In deliberate anticipation of the intensified socio-economic vibrancy that characterises the annual Detty December festivities, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has operationalised an expansive, intelligence-led traffic control architecture purposefully designed to safeguard seamless vehicular movement and enhance public safety across the entire Lagos metropolis. The Agency observes that the yuletide festivities is traditionally accompanied by a pronounced surge in vehicular traffic, largely driven by concerts, carnivals, end-of-year celebrations, religious congregations and diverse recreational activities. Consequently, LASTMA has…