Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NIMC protects NIN modification portal, sets strict browser rules The National Identity Management Commission has introduced new restrictions on access to its self-service modification portal, limiting user access to the specific browser and device originally used during account registration. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday by the Head of the Commission’s Corporate Communications Unit, Dr Kayode Adegoke. According to the statement, the measure is aimed at protecting the integrity of the National Identification Number system and ensuring secure access to the portal. The commission stated, “Your self-service account is uniquely tied to the browser and device…

2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy nominees; Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie makes list Chiamaka Nnadozie in the list Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been counted among the top female goalkeepers in the world as a nominee for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy. The Falcons star, on Thursday, was named alongside Cata Coll (Barcelona), Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), Hannah Hampton (England), and Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands). Nnadozie’s commanding presence in goal during the Women’s African Cup of Nations and the league earned her global respect. Her nomination marks another major milestone for Nigerian women’s football on the world stage.

Kopa Trophy: Ballon d’Or unveils 2025 nominees Kopa Trophy. Photo: GiveMeSport The organisers of the Ballon d’Or have officially revealed the nominees for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, a yearly award recognising the best-performing player in the world under the age of 21. In a statement released on Thursday via X, the ten rising stars nominated for the prestigious accolade include Ayyoub Bouaddi, Pau Cubarsi, Désiré Doué, Estevão, Dean Huijsen, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Rodrigo Mora, Joao Neves, Lamine Yamal, and Kenan Yildiz. “These are our 2025 Kopa Trophy nominees!” the Ballon d’Or team announced, celebrating the emerging talents shaping the future of…

Sanwo-Olu Opens Major Road Projects for Economy, Tourism in Badagry Newly reconstructed Aradagun – Mosafejo – Ilado – Imeke road, commissioned by the Governor on Wednesday, 06 August, 2025. INSET (from right): Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and SSG, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin at the commissioning. … assures all ongoing projects completion. In a bold move to open up the tourism and economic corridors of Lagos’ western frontier, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday commissioned a network of roads in Badagry and Olorunda, declaring that…

JAMB launches admission panel for underage candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Wednesday, inaugurated a committee to oversee the process of admissions for underage candidates. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed at the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of the committee members in Bwari, FCT. Oloyede said that the committee would decide the modalities for determining ‘specially gifted candidates’. ”These are the 599 underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. ”The committee will decide on the dates, what to do and set up who to pick at the end. They…

Fidelity Set for Third Edition of FITCC in Atlanta Fidelity Bank Fidelity Bank Plc is set to hold the third edition of its flagship market access platform, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo, from September 18 to 20 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, the United States. In a strategic move to deepen diaspora and transatlantic business linkages, Fidelity Bank is partnering with Amplify Africa, the organisers of AFRICON, a leading African diaspora business and culture summit. The collaboration brings together two powerful platforms committed to bridging African enterprise with global opportunity. “Since 2022,…

Airtel Outlines Nationwide Connectivity as Crucial Innovation to 5G, Commits $120m to Data Centre … 5G services sparsely experienced mainly in cities of Lagos, Abuja … Airtel said that the expansion of the fifth-generation (5G) network in Nigeria may have been hampered by the dearth and the high cost of 5G devices in the country. Dinesh Balsingh Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, stated this yesterday (Tuesday), while interacting with journalists and stakeholders in Lagos. He said the 5G network is very much available in Nigeria but may have had slow traction due to the dearth and high…

Telecoms operators: NCC introduces stricter governance framework for activities Ngeria Communication Commission … at making sure that telecom boards provide reliable services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecom operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance on Wednesday in Lagos. Maida said the new framework was designed to ensure long-term sustainability for telecom businesses, networks, as well as instill investor confidence. “Corporate governance is no…

Zenith Bank gifts D’Tigress N200m for AfroBasket victory Zenith Bank Plc has celebrated Nigeria’s women’s basketball champions, D’Tigress, with a generous ₦200 million reward following their historic triumph at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. The bank’s show of appreciation marks a new benchmark for corporate support in Nigerian sports. Each player on the victorious squad will receive ₦10 million credited into new individual accounts opened in their names by Zenith Bank. At the same time, the remaining sum will be distributed among the coaching and technical crew. This move comes after widespread acclaim and commendation from…

Nigeria-China Partnership, Unlocking $2bn Maritime Investment Nigeria-China Partnership, Unlocking $2bn Maritime Investment The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is advancing a Nigeria–China Maritime Strategy aimed at unlocking over $2 billion in shipping investment, accelerating indigenous vessel ownership, and positioning Nigeria as a regional maritime hub. The initiative, formally presented to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, is the result of a strategic collaboration between the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) and the Global Investment Advisory Community (GIAc), through its Nigerian operator, Anabel Capital. The…