Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Elegbede Abiodun … says the increase comes as pressure mounts from players for a greater share of revenues. Prize money at this year’s French Open will jump by 9.5%, taking the total purse to 61.7 million euros ($72.69 million), organisers said on Thursday. The increase of 5.4 million euros compared to 2025 continues a steady rise in player earnings at the claycourt Grand Slam. The organisers have in recent years focused on boosting prize money across all rounds, not only for the champions but also for players eliminated in the early stages, amid growing calls within the sport for a…
MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The telecom giant disclosed the development in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, stating that the move is necessary to comply with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. Xtratime, widely used by prepaid subscribers, allows customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. In the disclosure signed by Company Secretary Uto Ukpanah, the firm confirmed the halt, noting, “MTN…
Stanbic IBTC Pensions has become the overall winner of the 12th UBA Pensions Annual Sports Tournament held at the Upbeat Recreational Centre in Lekki, Lagos The tournament brought together pension professionals and senior industry stakeholders for a day of spirited competition, networking, and celebration, and drew massive participation from across Nigeria’s pension industry, with executive directors and managing directors from numerous institutions in attendance. A total of 57 medals were awarded across the tournament’s various events with Stanbic IBTC Pensions claiming the overall championship for the second time in a row, while Citizens Pensions finished second position and FCMB Pensions…
Elegbede Abiodun MTN Nigeria has been awarded two major international certifications, ISO/IEC 20000 certification for IT Service Management Systems (ITSM) and ISO/IEC 38500:2024 for IT Governance Management Systems. These achievements underscore the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, governed, and continuously improving technology services to customers and stakeholders in Nigeria. The first, ISO/IEC 20000, is the international benchmark for organisations that demonstrate excellence in the design, delivery, management, and enhancement of IT services. Attaining this certification reaffirms MTN Nigeria’s strong governance framework, disciplined operational processes, and focus on service quality. It validates the company’s ability to provide consistent, efficient, and customer‑centric…
To dazzle in the Nigerian public service sector, you need more than just doing the extraordinary, you must do what no one has ever done. For Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), possessing the heart of Hercules, the fearlessness of Achilles, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of Macaulay, and the hide of a rhinoceros is what made him stand out to become the poster boy of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Give it to him: highly witty, cerebral, and dutiful. Zacch didn’t earn his current position by fluke; he attained his…
Manny Ita – Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Roll 5G, a smartphone featuring a motorized rollable display designed to eliminate the crease commonly found in foldable devices. According to details released on April 12, 2026, the device will incorporate a rollable Dynamic AMOLED display capable of expanding up to 12.4 inches, allowing users to transition between a compact smartphone and a tablet-sized screen. The mechanism is expected to retract seamlessly, maintaining portability while offering a larger workspace for multitasking and media consumption. The Galaxy Z Roll 5G is also expected to include built-in anti-side-viewing technology, aimed…
Elegbede Abiodun Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Wednesday intensified efforts to deepen health insurance coverage at the grassroots with a stakeholders’ engagement titled “Ilera Eko, Ilera Ibile,” held at the Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat in Ilupeju. The engagement, organised in collaboration with Conference 57, the umbrella body representing the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State brought together government officials, traditional rulers, market leaders, healthcare stakeholders and community representatives in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA to drive enrollment into the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, popularly known as…
Elegbede Abiodun … says FG would spare no effort to consolidate efforts to strengthen the education sector productivity. The Minister of Education, Dr Moruf Alausa, on Wednesday, called on Nigerian graduates to deploy their acquired skills and knowledge to address the myriad of challenges hindering national development. Alausa insisted that the federal government remain committed to addressing the perennial challenge of the Higher National Diploma/Degree dichotomy through several reforms, including efforts to strengthen polytechnics as degree-awarding institutions. The Minister disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on education remains on course and would spare no effort to consolidate efforts…
L-R: Former Governor of Ogun State/Chairman, NIJ Governing Council, Aremo Olusegun Osoba; Comptroller-General of Customs, Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi; and Provost, Nigerian institute of Journalism, Mr Gbenga Adefaye during the special Convocation for the conferment of Fellowship Award on Comptroller-General of Customs, Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale AdeAdeniyi, held at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) , in Lagos. Elegbede Abiodun Adeniyi is the first alumnus of the Institute to receive the Fellowship. The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in a ceremony…