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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.
Potential in Nigeria’s digital assets market – Tegbe Tegbe Potential in Nigeria’s digital assets market – Tegbe *…noting the importance of applying Chinese technology in the digital asset market. Experts and policy makers have stated that the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has placed the country as a major player in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This was at the recent ‘Digital Asset Markets Strategy Masterclass Series’ held in Lagos, where deliberations were held on the landmark legislation signed into law in March 2025, by the Federal Government, which empowers the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to oversee digital assets,…
All You Should Know About How Traffickers Use Fancy Digital Campaigns to Lure Young Africans into Modern Day Slavery: A Case Study of Russia’s Alabuga Start Program All You Should Know About How Traffickers Use Fancy Digital Campaigns to Lure Young Africans into Modern Day Slavery: A Case Study of Russia’s Alabuga Start Program A Daily Trust Newspaper feature published on April 10, 2025, revealed an alarming trend under the headline “Traffickers Using Digital Platforms to Lure Nigerians – FG,” with accompanying riders stating “Over 7,000 victims rescued in 2 years – NAPTIP” and “It’s threat to National Security –…
Adeleke, Makinde to end Osun, Oyo boundary issues Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said he has already met his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, to seek an amicable resolution to the boundary disputes involving the two states. The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, recently raised the alarm over violent clashes between the people of Oke Oba in Iwo and those from Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State. Oba Akanbi alleged that land grabbers from Lagelu have been attacking people in villages under Iwo, such as Ogunajo, Eleye, Molamu, Paku, Ejemu Oja, Oloya,…
Over 1.9 million students to sit for Nigeria’s first digital WASSCE File copy: WAEC logo In a major technological shift, the West African Examinations Council has introduced the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. According to the council, it is aimed at improving examination delivery and curbing malpractice. Speaking during a press briefing held at the WAEC National Office in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday, Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Dr. Amos Dangut, said the council was fully prepared for the conduct of the examination. He said WASSCE for school candidates, 2025,…
UNICEF donates 1.4 million polio vaccine doses to Adamawa UNICEF UNICEF donates 1.4 million polio vaccine doses to Adamawa. The United Nations Children’s Fund has donated 1.433 300 doses of polio vaccines to the Adamawa government, targeting children from 0 to 59 months in the forthcoming immunisation. Dr Suleiman Bashir, Executive Secretary, Adamawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency, made this known at the media round table discussion on Thursday in Yola. Bashir said the agency had deployed 2,778 personnel to ensure a successful immunisation in all the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. According to him, the exercise is scheduled…
FG, States, LGs share N1.578 trillion allocation for March 2025 – FAAC The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the disbursement of N1.578 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue allocation for March 2025. The announcement was made following FAAC’s April 2025 meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the National Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. The N1.578 trillion was shared from gross total revenue of N2.411 trillion comprising gross statutory revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and Exchange Difference, the finance ministry…
Journalists emerge winner at 2025 Africa Travel Week Media Awards Journalists emerge winner at 2025 Africa Travel Week Media Awards * Contributions to Africa and globe earn the shine for winners. Africa Travel Week has announced the winners of its 2025 Media Awards, recognising five exceptional journalists whose work has helped elevate the profile of Africa’s tourism offering on the global stage. The event held between 9 and 11 April 2025 at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town. A distinguished judging panel, which included Pat Riddell (National Geographic Traveller UK), Barry Neild (CNN Travel), Ellie Rothnie (Canon Ambassador), and…
FG gives details of Nigeria’s role in 1,028km Abidjan-Lagos Highway project Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha FG gives details of Nigeria’s role in 1,028km Abidjan-Lagos Highway project * Light rail and BRT corridors could be incorporated. The Federal Government has provided clarity on the six-lane Lagos-Badagry Expressway project and its connection to the proposed Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway. Speaking in an interview with journalists on Thursday, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, explained that Nigeria’s section of the regional highway spans 79 kilometres, from Eric Moore in Lagos to the Seme Border. She said…
WhatsApp notifies about cutting off millions of Nigerians using older phones WhatsApp notifies about cutting off millions of Nigerians using older phones Millions of users in Nigeria and around the world may soon lose access to WhatsApp as the platform phases out support for older devices. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced that starting May 5, 2025, the app will no longer function on certain outdated smartphones that do not meet the latest security and performance standards. This change will affect both individual users and small businesses relying on WhatsApp Business. According to Meta, the move is part…
Olu of Warri Assures of More Opportunities for Young People in Warri Kingdom Olu of Warri Assures of More Opportunities for Young People in Warri Kingdom The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has pledged to continue taking steps that will further create opportunities for young people in the Warri Kingdom. He urged young Nigerians to intentionally connect with their roots in order to bring development closer to their people. The Olu made the pledge while speaking at the 2025 Lagos Leadership Summit on Wednesday , April 16 in Lagos. The monarch, who spoke alongside other first-class traditional leaders, asserted…