Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN suffers cyberattack, says core infrastructure remains secure MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, said on Thursday it suffered a cybersecurity breach that exposed personal data of some customers in certain markets, but its core networks, billing systems, and financial platforms remain secure. An unidentified third party claimed to have accessed parts of MTN’s systems, the company said in a statement posted on its website. While the scope of the breach is still under investigation, MTN reassured stakeholders that there is no indication that customer accounts or digital wallets were directly compromised. “No evidence of…

NiMET suspend strike, Flights resume NiMET suspend strike, Flights resume. Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier, has announced that it will fully resume flight operations on Friday, April 25, 2025, following the suspension of the industrial action by workers and unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. In a statement released on Thursday by the Head of Corporate Communications at Air Peace, Ejike Ndiulo, the airline appreciated its customers and stakeholders for their support during the disruption. According to the statement, “Air Peace is pleased to announce the resumption of all flight operations on Friday, April 25, 2025, following the suspension of…

LASG to upgrade LASUCOM to medical varsity Babajide Sanwo-Olu LASG to upgrade LASUCOM to medical varsity The Lagos State Government has commenced plans to upgrade the Lagos State University College of Medicine into a full-fledged University of Medical and Health Sciences, as part of efforts to produce more highly skilled medical professionals and improve healthcare delivery in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, during a ministerial press briefing held at the Alausa Secretariat on Wednesday. The event marked the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to Sule,…

FG to relaunch school feeding programme The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, revealed FG to relaunch school feeding programme The Federal Government is relaunching the school feeding programme. The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, revealed. While speaking during a meeting with development partners, NGOs, and government officials in Abuja, Sununu said the relaunch would take place to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. He said the programme aims to combat child hunger and improve educational outcomes across the country. Sununu highlighted the plan’s holistic…

Apostle Suleman gives 85-Year-Old Brand New Toyota Camry   Apostle Suleman gives 85-Year-Old Brand New Toyota Camry • Says the church will be unstoppable in reaching out to the less privileged. Apostle Suleman is one religious leader in Nigeria that never shies away from helping the needy. Over the years, the respected man of God from Edo State has continuously gone out of his way to put smile on the faces of the poor through charitable initiatives. He has proven this stance again during the 2025 Easter special programme at his church headquarter by surprising a 85-year-old man with a…

World Bank Appoints Aliko Dangote To Elite Group Ajay Banga, President of World Bank Group and Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited … to see to economic growth, investment and job creations The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, joining a select group of global business leaders tasked with driving investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his acceptance, the African industrialist reaffirmed his commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through private sector-led investment, noting the transformative potential of such…

K1 De Ultimate exposes brain behind Fuji music registration, constitution. KWAM1 K1 De Ultimate exposes brain behind Fuji music registration, constitution. Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has declared himself the major promoter of the popular Yoruba music genre, Fuji. Ayinde also revealed that he registered the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission and single-handedly provided its constitution. He made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV released on Wednesday. According to him, many of his critics who label him a bad person often forget the role he played…

K1 De Ultimate, bonafide member of celestial church, built a branch Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka K1 De Ultimate K1 De Ultimate, bonafide member of celestial church, built a branch Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has revealed his love for the Celestial Church of Christ, saying that he is a bonafide and proud member of the church. Ayinde, a Muslim, made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday. According to him, in his quest to know God, he became a member of the church and he is proud to have joined.…

Edun gives impression of safe Nigeria for investment purpose at IMF meeting Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun … cites rolling out of about 90,000 km of fibre optic cable to boost connectivity. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has assured investors that Nigeria remains a safe destination for investment. Edun gave the assurance on Wednesday at the Nigeria Investment Forum during the ongoing World Bank/IMF meetings in Washington D.C. Edun noted that the government is working to ensure fiscal stability. He stated, “That’s one of the reasons…

Anticipation builds as Wema Bank clocks 80 in 8 days All roads lead to Lagos on May 2nd 2025, when Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, will be marking its 80th anniversary in grand style, in Lagos, the city where it all started. Founded on May 2nd 1945 as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited, Wema Bank was established by the Late Chief Matthew Adekoya Okupe and two others—his wife, Regina Adekoya Okupe and a family friend, Reverend Alade. In an era where the banking industry was designed to cater only…