Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Media Rights Agenda Trains 35 Journalists on Using FOI Act to Fight Government Secrecy The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on Nigerian journalists and civil society organisations to leverage the Freedom of Information, FOI Act, more strategically to advance transparency, accountability, and democratic principles across the nation. MRA Executive Director Edetaen Ojo issued this appeal during a two-day FOI training workshop conducted on December 9-10, 2025, at Davina Hill Resort and Hotel in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The program, supported by Luminate, brought together approximately 35 participants from media outlets and civil society groups nationwide, including representatives from The Whistler, The…

Lagos Plans to Free 91 Prisoners in Honor of International Human Rights Day in January The Lagos State Government has announced plans to release 91 inmates and commute death sentences as part of its commemoration of the 2025 United Nations Human Rights Day, demonstrating the state’s dedication to justice and fundamental freedoms. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, revealed the decision during a press conference in Lagos. He emphasised that the December 10 observance represents a global commitment to human dignity, equality, and the rule of law, referencing the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a…

Shakara Trybe Founder to unveil Nigeria’s first 30-foot Christmas tree made entirely from Nigerian fabrics this Detty December This Detty December, Lagos will witness a cultural milestone, the unveiling of the first-ever 30-foot Christmas tree made entirely from Nigerian fabrics, a groundbreaking installation designed to celebrate sustainability, unity, fashion, and community spirit happening on Christmas Eve, the 24th December at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan Lagos Island. Spearheaded by Culture Influencer, Media Personality and Fashion Entrepreneur, Ebunoluwa “ebbiekikz” Dosumu, the founder of Trybe, the tree is made from hundreds of donated fabrics Aso-oke, Ankara, Adire,…

Sterling Bank Partners Pan Atlantic University’s EDC … Non-Oil Export empowers businesses to unlock Nigeria’s full potential. Sterling Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) to certify graduates of its Non-Oil Export Academy. This strategic partnership underscores the Bank’s commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy by supporting non-oil export growth. This landmark agreement follows the recent launch of the Sterling Bank Non-Oil Export Academy, designed to position Nigerian exporters for global competitiveness. The launch was preceded by a series of nationwide training programs in Lagos, Ondo, and Kano states, culminating…

Beyond PESTEL: Decoding Africa’s Unique Business Terrain with PESTRE For decades, global business analysts have relied on the PESTEL framework (comprising Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors )to understand national environments. Developed through rigorous academic research and refined by economists, PESTEL actually depicts a structured lens through which businesses interpret trends, assess risks, and align with institutional systems. However, it works exceptionally well in contexts where institutions are stable and systems are predictable. But what happens when the terrain itself defies predictability? What happens when the rules of engagement are written not in policy documents, but in the…

Oyebanji Breaks Record As First Commercial Flight Lands At Ekiti Airport, Dignitaries Test-fly * Among those who embarked on maiden flight were Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Dr Ayodele Fayose. * More than N49 billion was expended on this huge project History was made in Ekiti on Wednesday as Governor, Biodun Oyebanji led other dignitaries to receive the first commercial flight at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, in Ado Ekiti, describing the project as a major milestone in the state’s quest for economic growth and enhanced connectivity. The United Nigeria aircraft with…

Wema Bank Davido 5ive Tour Holds In Abuja December 14 Unarguably one of the most highly anticipated music tours in Nigeria this year, the Davido 5ive Tour brought to you by Wema Bank, is set to make its 5th stop, in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 14th, 2025. Following the release of his 5th studio album, 5ive, Afrobeats Artiste David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, kicked off a world tour tagged the “5ive Tour”. After a successful run across major North American cities, Davido announced that the 5ive Tour would be coming home to Nigeria where it all started. Since its kickoff in…

Access Bank Champions Africa’s Payment Integration at PAPSS COWRY 2025 Forum L-R: John-Bosco Sebabi, Deputy CEO PAPSS; Naco Bolote, Head of International Remittance & Payments for African Subsidiaries, Access Bank Plc; Gabriel Edgar, Chairman and Group CEO Oakwood Green Africa; Vincent Chuunga, COO Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco); Mike Ogbalu, CEO PAPSS; and Obi Ejimofo, Head of Commercialization PAPSS at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held in Lagos, Nigeria, recently. Access Bank showcased leadership in advancing cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on…

ECOWAS set to end four aviation taxes by 2026 This overhaul will boost tourism, support free movement. In a landmark step aimed at transforming air travel across West Africa, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have approved comprehensive reforms that will eliminate four major aviation taxes and reduce two critical charges by 25 per cent, effective January 1, 2026. The decision, adopted at the December 2024 ECOWAS Summit in Abuja, marks one of the region’s most ambitious attempts to dismantle long-standing cost barriers that have made West Africa one of the…

Focus not shifted from Christian persecution in Nigeria  — US Congress reasserts Trump … US visits Nigeria to assess the state of religious violence. The United States House Appropriations Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling religious persecution worldwide — with a specific emphasis on Nigeria — declaring that America “will not look away as innocent lives are stolen.” The committee stated this in a message posted on its official X account on Wednesday, stressing that religious freedom remains a key priority in its National Security and Related Programs (NSRP) bill. “Directed by @POTUS, Appropriators led an on-the-ground mission to…