Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

UBA Foundation Essay Competition: A 13-year-old Student, Seth Wins UBA Foundation Essay Competition: A 13-year-old Student, Seth Wins History was made in Lagos on Tuesday, as 13-year-old Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin, of Igando Community Senior High School, Igando, a suburb of Lagos, emerged as the overall winner of the 15th UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC), thus becoming the youngest winner in the fifteen years of the competition. Master Ebunoluwa, a public school student of the school in SS2, also emerged as the first male winner in over 8 years, as female winners have repeatedly dominated the competition. He clinched the…

Rite Foods Celebrates International Men’s Day, Honours the Role of Men and Boys in Building a Better Society Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, joins the global community in commemorating International Men’s Day (IMD) 2025 by recognizing the contributions, achievements, and positive impact of men in society. The day also draws attention to issues affecting men, including health, well-being and work-life balance. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, aligns with Rite Foods’ commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. The company recognizes the vital role men play as fathers,…

Mastercard And Zenith Bank Launch Essential Debit Card To Expand Access To Affordable Digital Payments Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, a scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes at a time when Nigeria’s digital economy is gaining significant momentum. According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions reached ₦1.08 quadrillion in 2024,…

CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award goes to Nnadozie again Super Falcons goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie Photo: CAF Super Falcon’s goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has again been named CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Women) for 2025, marking her third consecutive win of the prestigious award. The 24-year-old goalkeeper received the honour on Wednesday at the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco, further solidifying her status as one of Africa’s elite shotstoppers. Nnadozie beat Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini to the honour, reaffirming her dominance as Africa’s top goalkeeper. Nnadozie enjoyed a stellar year for both…

CAF recognizes presidents of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda with outstanding achievement award President William Ruto has been honoured with the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award…Credit: CAF Official The Presidents of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have been honoured with the Confederation of African Football President’s Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of their contributions to the growth and development of football across Africa. The awards were presented on Wednesday night during the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco. Kenya’s President William Ruto, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni were each presented with a CAF Awards plaque for…

FG, states, LGs share N2.09tn October revenue The Federal Government, states and local governments shared a total of N2.094tn as October 2025 revenue, slightly lower than the N2.103tn distributed for September. The latest figure shows a marginal shortfall of N9bn, representing a 0.43 per cent decrease month-on-month. The allocation figures were released after the Federation Account Allocation Committee meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. A statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, detailed the breakdown of the funds shared across all tiers of government. The statement read,…

Stanbic IBTC soars at FMDQ Gold Awards; secures seven awards for financial markets excellence Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ subsidiaries have been honoured for their outstanding performance in the Nigerian financial markets, receiving seven prestigious awards at the FMDQ Gold Awards. These accolades recognise the resilience and adaptability of participants in Nigeria’s financial sector and were presented to Stanbic IBTC Capital, Stanbic IBTC Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Asset Management across various categories. Stanbic IBTC Capital received awards for Bond Listings, CP Quotations, and the Capital Markets Securities Origination – Primary Market Champion Award. Stanbic IBTC Bank was acknowledged as the Fixed Income…

Access Bank Set To Launch One-Stop Platform for a Seamless Detty December Experience Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest retail bank has concluded plans to unveil its one-stop digital platform tagged “DettyFusion” to help Nigerians home and abroad discover, plan, and enjoy the most exciting events during the Christmas and New Year festive season. A first-of-its-kind one-stop entertainment platform, DettyFusion is poised to redefine how Nigerians connect with December entertainment, offering an integrated hub where users can access event calendars, purchase tickets, access exclusive discounts, participate in curated experiences, and enjoy safe, seamless payments throughout the festive period. Speaking on the…

See CAF Award 2025 List of winners Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has won the CAF 2025 African Footballer of the Year award, following an outstanding season with both club and country. The 27-year-old beat Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to the prestigious honour, cementing his status as one of Africa’s top football talents. In other award categories, Nigeria and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie won the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the third consecutive time while Ghizlaine Chebbak of Morocco clinched the CAF Women’s Player of the Year. Full List of CAF Award Winners Men’s…

Adron Homes Launches Inaugural Golf Tournament at Elephant Cement Golf Club Adron Homes made its debut in competitive golf sponsorship on November 15, 2025, hosting the maiden Adron Cup Golf Tournament at the prestigious Elephant Cement Golf Club in Remo, Sagamu. The event attracted golf enthusiasts, industry professionals, and distinguished guests for a day celebrating excellence, competition, and community spirit. Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman of Adron Group, officially opened the tournament with a ceremonial tee-off that drew applause from spectators across the course. Earlier this year, Emmanuelking received Nigeria’s first-ever Noble Golfer Award, recognising his growing influence and dedication to…