Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Stanbic IBTC Insurance to Host Second Annuitant Forum focused on Making the Most of Life in Retirement Retirement is often viewed as a new beginning, an opportunity to enjoy the fruits of one’s lifetime work. In line with its mission to support clients through every stage of life, Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, is set to host the second edition of its Annuitant Forum, themed “Making the Most of Life in Retirement.” Scheduled for 20 August 2025, this year’s forum will be held online, opening its doors to participants across Nigeria. The virtual format…

T2 Ushers in a New Era of Customer Onboarding, Launches Nigeria’s First Electronic KYC SIM Registration Web App T2, Nigeria’s leading digital lifestyle partner, proudly made public the launch of its revolutionary electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) SIM Registration Web App—a first-of-its-kind solution designed to transform the SIM registration experience across the country. This innovative web application sets a new benchmark for customer onboarding, delivering a seamless, fast, and secure registration process for all users—including existing and prospective customers, channel and retail partners, T2 shops, agents, and staff. Engineered for accessibility, T2’s eKYC SIM Registration Web App operates efficiently on…

Yoruba Council Worldwide Asks for Peace and Unity Between Alaafin, Ooni Rift The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) the apex umbrella body for all Yoruba indigenous people has observed with deep concern the recent rift between two revered pillars of our heritage the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife. These monarchs are not only traditional leaders but sacred custodians of Yoruba history, dignity, and culture. YCW strongly believes that moments like this demand calm, reflection, and unity rather than division. In this regard, we are calling on respected Yoruba elders, statesmen, and cultural custodians to mediate constructively and help…

Oloto Of Otto On Otumara Land Development: Explainer On Wrong Accusations Against Oba According to an upbeat in the social media in the second week of August 2025 on a particular video made evidently by a young lad of Igbo extraction mocking the Yoruba and Lagosians for allegedly selling a large chunk of land to some prominent Igbo businessmen in the ongoing land development of the state. That video was followed by a second video made by a Lagosian who condemned the alleged transaction sale and dragged out the name of the present Oloto of Otto as the main character…

Tinubu Removes 5% Telecoms Tax On Calls, Data President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services. This was made public by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Maida stated that the excise levy—initially suspended in 2023—has now been officially removed under revised national tax laws. “The 5% excise duty is no longer in effect,” Maida stated. “Initially, it was only suspended, but the President has now completely removed it. I was present when the issue was raised, and he firmly said, ‘No, we…

Youth, Innovation, and Tradition: Africa’s Dual Strength  Lady Diana Eyo-Enoette * Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy This year’s International Youth Day “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” honors how young people transform global goals into practical, community-centered solutions. It’s a timely reminder that Africa’s most powerful asset is not just her youth but how that youth blends heritage with innovation to imagine a sustainable future. Global and African Perspectives Scholars define youth not merely as an age bracket, but as a period defined by potential, agency, and transformation. The UN regards youth as…

MTN Nigeria Donates Refurbished Vehicles to Lagos NSCDC, Boosting Security of Key Assets Popular Telecommunications company MTN Nigeria has given out 2 refurbished vehicles to enhance the operations of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The thoughtful gesture is happening amid the NSCDC Lagos State Command’s collaborative efforts with relevant stakeholders and organization. While speaking via a press statement on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, NSCDC PRO, Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, revealed that Lagos State Commandant, Mr Keshinro Adedotun, was present to receive the vehicles at the MTN’s office in Ikoyi, Lagos. In the office, Keshinro reiterated…

Olu of Warri’s Fourth Anniversary: Atlanta ’96 Super Eagles, Chiefs Share Pitch in Celebratory Football Match Super Eagles Legends, Chiefs Share Pitch in Celebratory Football Match The second day of the week-long festivities marking the fourth coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, was a spectacular tapestry of sporting nostalgia, youthful cultural pride, and a landmark commitment to community healthcare, underscoring the monarch’s vision for a holistic and thriving kingdom. The evening’s headline event was a star-studded novelty football match that sent waves of excitement through the packed palace grounds. In a rare and thrilling…

MTN Nigeria CEO to head Francophone Africa operations as Vice-president MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola MTN Nigeria Communications Plc said on Monday that its Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, will take on an additional role within the MTN Group as vice-president for Francophone Africa, expanding his mandate beyond Nigeria. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, company secretary Uto Ukpanah said Toriola will oversee MTN’s operations in Cameroon, the Ivory Coast, the Benin Republic, and Congo Brazzaville, while continuing to lead Nigeria’s largest telecom operator. “Dr Toriola has extensive prior experience in the role, having served as VP for…

Nigeria-Japan trade has expansion prospect, now $1bn — Tuggar A file photo of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar With the conference focusing on forwarding Africa’s economic transformation… The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said that the trade between Nigeria and Japan currently stands at about $1bn, with chances for further expansion across multiple sectors. While he spoke on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Japan, Tuggar explained that the partnership is not only between Nigeria and Japan, but also involves the African Union, the United Nations, and the World…