Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced that starting May 5, 2025, the app will no longer function on certain outdated smartphones that do not meet the latest security and performance standards.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…

How assassination attempt against Bishop Oyedepo failed Bishop Oyedepo How assassination attempt against Bishop Oyedepo failed Daughter of renowned Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, Love Ogah, has revealed a shocking account of an assassination attempt on her father during her secondary school years. During a recent sermon, Ogah recounted how a group of hired assassins stormed their home with the intent to kill Bishop Oyedepo. According to her, the assailants openly declared their mission upon arrival and conducted an extensive search of the house in pursuit of the popular preacher. After searching the…

Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Asks For Peace Among Artistes Jide Kosoko Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Asks For Peace Among Artistes Veteran actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has called for oneness, professionalism and mutual respect among Nigerian actors as concerns mount over the rising trend of online feuds within the film industry. The popular actor also known as Jide Babs, directed his appeal particularly at female Yoruba actors, who have gained a reputation for airing their personal grievances on the social media. Kosoko reminded them that their actions will shape the history of tomorrow, adding that as mothers and future grandmothers, they…

CBN approves Ascensia Finance Company, gives Operating License CBN approves Ascensia Finance Company, gives Operating License • Ascensia sets to redefine SME financing in the country. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved the application of Ascensia Finance Company Limited to operate as a finance company in the country. The final approval was conveyed in a letter dated April 10, 2025, and signed by Dr. Abubakar Shebe, on behalf of CBN Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department. The apex bank stressed that the approval was granted subject to strict adherence to the provisions of the CBN Act 2007, the Banks and…

Lagos aims for 6gw power generation within three years Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos aims for 6gw power generation within three years * … targets having a reliable clean energy source. Lagos State has begun a journey to achieve energy independence with the target of 6 gigawatts in power generation over the next three years. This ambitious energy plan was disclosed, on Tuesday, during Lagos Energy Summit, where the State Government’s representatives are meeting with regulators, investors and stakeholders to fashion out the plan. The bold move to establish a reliable clean energy source to address power shortfall in the State was…

Tinubu flags off 465km Calabar-Abuja Super Highway Tinubu flags off 465km Calabar-Abuja Super Highway * Project to be completed on schedule. * Highest standards to be achieved. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday officially flagged off the construction of the 465-kilometre Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Super Highway, a landmark infrastructure project aimed at boosting connectivity and economic development across five states. The ceremony took place at Amuro Primary School in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. In his remarks, the president, represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, expressed gratitude to the people of the South-East for their continued support and urged them to…