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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.
Athletes set for African Karate Championship in Abuja File Photo: Karate Athletes set for African Karate Championship in Abuja About 1,000 athletes coming from 31 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 2025 African Karate Championship, which kicks off July 21 and runs through July 28. The President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday that 31 countries, alongside host Nigeria, would slug it out in four categories of the sport. Agara listed the categories to include the cadet, which would accommodate athletes between 14 and 15 years, as well as the junior…
Briclinks Africa ends Q2 with N135.6m revenue Briclinks Africa ends Q2 with N135.6m revenue Brinks Africa Plc recorded a revenue of N135.6m for the second quarter closed 30th June 2025, representing an increase from the N131.7m posted in the first quarter of the year. The company reported a profit after tax of N9.27m for the second quarter, compared to N10.58m in the first quarter. Gross profit stood at N46.29m in Q2, while administrative expenses amounted to N36.44m. Interest payable for the quarter was N582,068. Retained earnings rose to N65.33m in the period under review, up from N56.06m recorded in the…
CAA makes plan of scholarships for African athletes File: President, Confederation of African Athletics Hamad Kalkaba CAA makes plan of scholarships for African athletes President of the Confederation of African Athletics Hamad Kalkaba has revealed that African athletes will soon have access to international scholarships and expanded training opportunities through collaborations with various sports institutions around the world. Speaking at a press conference on the closing day of the third African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Kalkaba noted that the CAA is working with key stakeholders to support talented athletes from across the continent, especially those from under-resourced countries. “We…
Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has concluded its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise, resulting in the promotion of approximately 24 percent of its employees, the highest promotion rate recorded by the Bank in the past 10 years. This milestone reflects Union Bank’s enduring commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, nurturing talent, and fostering a high-performance culture. Promotions were awarded across various departments to employees who consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement, integrity…
Ponzi schemes: SEC to roll out USSD code to curb activities Ponzi schemes: SEC to roll out USSD code to curb activities To tackle unregistered investment schemes and handle the spread of Ponzi operations, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to launch a USSD code verification system to enable the public to identify licensed capital market operators. The initiative, expected to be launched at the upcoming Capital Market Committee meeting this quarter, will allow mobile phone users, irrespective of internet access, to verify the registration status of financial operators. While speaking in Abuja over the weekend, SEC…
Enugu crashes electricity tariff for band A from N209 to N160 Per Kwh * …Band A will be paying N160 while other Bands B, C, D, and E are frozen. The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing electricity cost for Band A from N209/ kWh (per kiloWatt) to N160 kWh, effective from August 1, 2025. This was contained in the Commission’s Order No. EERC/2025/003 entitled “Tariff Order for MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited 2025, issued…
Lagos Sets Date For Africa’s First E1 Electric Powerboat Championship The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chairman Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and other dignitaries at the E1 Racing Championship in Monaco. Credit: X | Sanwo-Olu Lagos Sets Date For Africa’s First E1 Electric Powerboat Championship Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the state will host Africa’s first-ever E1 Championship on October 4 and 5, 2025. The governor made this known in a statement via his official X account on Sunday. “This weekend, we were in Monaco experiencing the E1 Racing Championship. It was a good…
CAC speaks on new AI portal amidst complaints Corporate Affairs Commission CAC speaks on new AI portal amidst complaints The Corporate Affairs Commission has said its newly deployed Artificial Intelligence-driven registration platform, the Intelligent Companies Registration Portal, now handles over 11,000 company registration and compliance cases daily. According to the commission, the portal recently processed 8,000 name reservation requests in a single day. It noted that this same task used to take at least two weeks to complete under the old manual process. The commission clarified in response to complaints of poor service delivery and technical hitches on its newly…
Air Peace to commence direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow Air Peace to commence direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has concluded plans to begin direct flights from Abuja to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports on October 26, 2025. A statement by the airline said the expansion would mark a significant milestone in Air Peace’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class connectivity and superior service between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to the statement, the new services would be operated with the airline’s wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft, offering passengers enhanced comfort,…
Flying Eagles defeat Niger Republic 4-3 on penalties to reach final in WAFU B U20 Flying Eagles defeat Niger Republic 4-3 on penalties to reach final in WAFU B U20 Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U20 boys, have made it to the Final of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament in Ghana after a tense encounter against their Niger Republic counterparts, culminating in a penalty shootout that ended 4-3 following a scoreless 90 minutes. While the match was on, the Flying Eagles displayed determination but faced challenges in converting several scoring opportunities. On the other hand, the Nigeriens adopted a strong defensive…