Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN showcases 5G rollout strategy at Swish Fusion Summit MTN showcases 5G rollout strategy at Swish Fusion Summit MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has joined other professionals across media, technology, and business gathered in Lagos for the Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit. Themed ‘Africa: Big Wins & New Breaks’, the summit drew thousands of attendees and featured more than 40 speakers exploring the intersection of innovation, regulation, and economic growth across the continent. Among the sessions, MTN Nigeria presented a detailed look at the company’s ongoing 5G deployment efforts and its role in shaping enterprise infrastructure. Senior Manager for Partnerships…

Destiny, Endurance and Victory of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland Destiny, Endurance and Victory of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland On November 23, 1981, Governor Victor Olabisi Onabanjo of Ogun State signed a formal order suspending Oba Sikiru Adetona from office as the Awujale of Ijebuland until further notice. However, it soon turned to a deposition, and the removal was scheduled to take effect on January 2, 1984. But the Muhammadu Buhari coup of December 31, 1983, which toppled President Shehu Shagari’s civilian government, halted the plan. Buhari’s intervention inadvertently preserved the Awujale’s reign for the…

Lagos’ blue economy: FG understudies for national development Sanwo-Olu * Giving FG idea on how to diversify its revenue beyond oil. Federal Government on Monday began the understudy of the Lagos State Government Blue Economy project. The understudy is being carried out by the participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 57) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the study tour at Ikeja, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, said steps had been taken to harness the potential of the Blue Economy in an…

FG still working on gas-powered economy – Ekperikpe Ekpo The Minister of Petroleum Resources (gas), Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo FG still working on gas-powered economy – Ekperikpe Ekpo * Says South-South possess the potential to be a strong force for economy. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is committed to making Nigeria a gas-powered economy, having declared a decade of gas utilisation. Ekpo said in Uyo on Monday while giving his remarks at the South-South Gas Utilisation Forum 2025, organised by Gas Aggregator Company…

PTDF scholarship: Interviews for 5,000 shortlisted applicants commence Scholarship PTDF scholarship: Interviews for 5,000 shortlisted applicants commence The Petroleum Technology Development Fund, on Monday, commenced the 2025 selection interview for over 5,000 candidates shortlisted for its highly competitive Overseas Scholarship Scheme across six designated centres nationwide. The shortlisted candidates emerged from a pool of more than 29,000 applicants who applied for the MSc and PhD awards tenable in top universities in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Malaysia, amongst other countries. Interview sessions are simultaneously ongoing in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Bauchi, and Kaduna, each representing Nigeria’s six geopolitical…

Purp shines as winner Nigerian Idol Season 10, gets SUV, N30M Purp shines as winner Nigerian Idol Season 10, gets SUV, N30M Purp has been crowned the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10, emerging victorious after a fiercely competitive finale aired live on Sunday. The talented singer outshone fellow finalist Raymu in a showdown that showcased their vocal prowess, stage presence, and audience appeal, securing the highest number of viewer votes to claim the title. The grand finale, hosted by media personality IK Osakioduwa, featured electrifying performances, celebrity guest appearances, and heartfelt reflections on the contestants’ journeys. Judges Omawumi, Ric…

Indian PM sends condolences saying Buhari believes in stronger India-Nigeria relations Indian PM sends condolences saying Buhari believes in stronger India-Nigeria relations India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has conveyed his deep sadness over the demise of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. In a condolence message posted on his X handle, Modi described Buhari as a statesman whose legacy of diplomacy and commitment to bilateral cooperation will be remembered for years to come. Modi fondly recalled his meetings and conversations with Buhari, highlighting the late leader’s wisdom, warmth, and unwavering support for stronger India-Nigeria relations. “Deeply saddened by the passing of…

Petroluem Industry Act brought $16bn investment in two years –Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Petroluem Industry Act brought $16bn investment in two years –Deputy Speaker The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Monday said the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 has led to $16 billion investment commitments in the past two years. Kalu who spoke in Abuja at the opening of a two-day general Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum organized by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja noted that before the enactment of the PIA investors faced uncertainty due to…

Megastar Man of the Decade Announces 2025 Awards Nominations, Set to Commission Major CSR Project in Abuja Megastar Man of the Decade Announces 2025 Awards Nominations, Set to Commission Major CSR Project in Abuja The organizers of the prestigious Megastar Man of the Decade Awards have officially opened nominations for the 2025 edition, calling on the public to submit names of esteemed personalities who have made significant impacts in their respective industries across Africa. Additionally, Megastar Magazine will commission a transformative CSR project on Wednesday, July 16, demonstrating its commitment to community development beyond awards recognition. The highly anticipated awards…

Dangote, to Boost Export Operations, Plans to Build Nigeria’s “Biggest, Deepest Port” Dangote Dangote, to Boost Export Operations, Plans to Build Nigeria’s “Biggest, Deepest Port” Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has submitted applications to construct what he calls Nigeria’s “biggest, deepest port” near his fertiliser and oil refinery facilities, marking a significant expansion of his industrial empire. The billionaire filed paperwork in late June for the proposed Atlantic seaport in Olokola, Ogun state, located approximately 100 kilometres from his existing fertiliser plant and petrochemicals refinery in Lagos. The new port is designed to streamline export operations for goods, including liquefied…