Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

King Charles recognises Nigerian Lady with Service Award Ms MaryAnn Kikelomo Oduntan King Charles recognises Nigerian Lady with Service Award A Nigerian in the Diaspora, Ms MaryAnn Kikelomo Oduntan, has been honoured with this year’s KING CHARLES’ AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE in England. Oduntan is one of the few blacks bestowed with the prestigious honour, which is the highest award given to volunteer groups in the United Kingdom. A passionate Community Project Worker and Manager of St. Barnabas Centre in Oldham, Oduntan leads several life-changing projects including Women Thrive, Food Thrive, Holiday Thrive, and Teen Thrive — all designed to…

Model Colleges: LASG Announces Second Phase Entrance Exam Model Colleges. Credit: google Model Colleges: LASG Announces Second Phase Entrance Exam The Lagos State Government, via the Lagos State Examinations Board, has approved the 2nd phase of the Year 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) into the state’s 16 model colleges. LASG recently announced the upgrade of the Junior Secondary Schools in the state. Speaking via a press statement by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr Orunsolu Adebayo, revealed that the approval happened after various requests by parents of the students. According to him, the exam will provide another opportunity for…

NECO releases 2025 BECE results, announces resit for English and Maths National Examination Council (NECO)  The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results for Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students across Nigeria. The exam, which took place between May 12 and May 23, had 179,201 candidates who sat for papers in 12 core subjects. In a statement issued from NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State, the council’s spokesperson, Mr. Azeez Sani, confirmed the release of the results, following approval by the BECE Awards Committee led by Dr. Folake Olatunji David of the…

Lagos releases 2025/2026 model colleges’ entrance exam results Lagos model college. Photo Credit: Google Lagos releases 2025/2026 model colleges’ entrance exam results The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the results of the 2025/2026 entrance exams into Model Colleges and upgraded secondary schools. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, said candidates and parents can check the results at their chosen schools. Dokunmu-Adegbite stressed that placements will be based strictly on merit and candidates’ performance, with cut-off marks varying by school. She also warned against falling for scams or unofficial admission claims, noting, “The Lagos…

Stanbic IBTC Bank meets CBN’s recapitalisation requirements StanbicIBTC Stanbic IBTC Bank meets CBN’s recapitalisation requirements Stanbic IBTC Bank said it has met the recapitalisation requirement of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, following the successful conclusion the Rights Issue of its parent company, which raised N148.7 billion, with an oversubscription rate of 21.9% to achieve N181.4 billion. The parent company of the bank, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, in a statement stated that this strategic initiative not only ensures that its bank subsidiary meets the stringent recapitalisation requirements mandated by the CBN but also firmly secures a robust financial foundation geared towards…

FIRS unveils e-invoicing for large taxpayers, part of global best practices FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji FIRS unveils e-invoicing for large taxpayers, part of global best practices * Takes effect 1st August 2025. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced the National e-invoicing regime for large taxpayers. The FIRS stated that the Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) will commence on August 1, 2025. The commencement of the National E-Invoicing Solution – the Merchant-Buyer model – with effect from August 1, 2025 is a strategic initiative designed to promote transparency, efficiency, and real-time visibility into business transactions across Nigeria. The Service stated…

U.S. allows only single-entry visa for Nigerians, drops validity to three months U.S. allows only single-entry visa for Nigerians, drops validity to three months The United States has announced a new visa regime for Nigeria and other countries. The new regime, according to a statement by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, is effective from Tuesday 8 July 2025. From then, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period. The change, the embassy said, is in line with its reciprocity policy. The new policy, the embassy however said, does not apply to…

Dangote Refinery drops Petrol price again by reduction of N20 Dangote Refinery • Alleviating economic pressures on Nigerian consumers. Dangote Refinery drops Petrol price again by reduction of N20 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from N840 to N820 per litre, effective immediately. Expert financial analysis. The decision, shared on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, through the refinery’s official X account, represents the second price cut within nine days, reflecting a deliberate strategy to ease fuel costs and stabilize Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. This follows an…

INEC starts media accreditation, opens portal for by-elections INEC INEC starts media accreditation, opens portal for by-elections The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday made public the commencement of online accreditation for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the upcoming by-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025. According to the commission via its poster, the accreditation portal was opened on Tuesday and will remain accessible until midnight on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Interested media organisations are required to submit their applications through the official INEC portal at https://imap.inecnigeria.org. INEC emphasised that late applications will not be considered, as the portal…

Mr Macaroni graduates from UK drama school with certificate Mr. Macaroni Mr Macaroni graduates from UK drama school with certificate Mr Macaroni graduates from UK drama school with certificate. Popular Nigerian comedian, actor, and content creator Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has added another feather to his cap as he graduates from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. The skit-maker took to Instagram and X on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to share the exciting news with fans and followers. He announced that he had successfully completed an Advanced Acting for Camera Course at the globally…