Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Jonathan honours with Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea Goodluck Jonathan Jonathan honours with Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea * He says award is for Nigerians. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed gratitude after receiving the Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize at an official ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea. Jonathan, who made the announcement on Friday via his X page, described the award as an honour not only to himself but also to Nigerians and Africans committed to peace and development. “Hugely grateful for the Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize that was presented to me today at an official ceremony…

FG, NBC to reverse ban on ‘Tell Your Papa” or face legal action – SERAP SERAP logo FG, NBC to reverse ban on ‘Tell Your Papa” or face legal action – SERAP * Warns FG, NBC to reverse ban on ‘Tell Your Papa” or ready for the consequence. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and the National Broadcasting Commission to reverse the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, “Tell Your Papa.” The organisation made this known in a post via its official X handle on Thursday, hours after NBC placed…

AAEA awards: Burna Boy becomes Best Overall Male Artiste Burna Boy AAEA awards: Burna Boy becomes Best Overall Male Artiste Nigerian music artist Burna Boy was recently awarded as the Best Overall Male Artiste at the AAEA awards that recently took place yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya. The award was another tribute and evidence of his global status. Some Nigerians also won different awards at the Music Awards event but the African Giant, Burna Boy, took home the Big award. Other Nigerian artists that were awarded at the ceremony are: 1 Tems: The Grammy awards winner won the award for the…

Reason for removal of transfer charges, by Sterling Bank CEO Why we removed transfer charges, by Sterling Bank CEO As part of its move to reshape Nigeria’s banking landscape, Sterling Bank has eliminated transfer charges for online transactions, ushering in a new era of truly free digital banking. The policy, which is already in effect, is aimed at rewarding Nigerians who join the bank before the end of April, the bank said. At a briefing in Lagos, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Suleiman, underscored the strategic nature of this decision. “This is not an incidental event; it is a…

FG vows to improve power infrastructure FG vows to improve power infrastructure The management of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, a newly created structure by the Federal Government through National Electricity Regulatory Commission, has promised to improve power infrastructure to make energy available for Nigerians. This was disclosed in Osogbo on Thursday by the Managing Director of the NISO, Mr. Mohammed Bello, while addressing staff of the organisation at a technical tour of the National Control Center, Osogbo, Osun State. Bello said the organisation would also work towards modernizing systems of operations and strengthening internal communication. The NISO boss…

Makinde pays affected property owners N264m compensation Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Makinde pays affected property owners N264m compensation. Oyo State Government, on Thursday, began the first batch of N264 million as compensation to property owners affected on the Senator Rasheed Adewolu circular road corridor. The presentation of cheques was held at the conference room of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Agodi in Ibadan, the state capital. After the government had earlier conducted an identification and verification exercise for the property owners on the corridor of the project after which their property was valued for the compensation.…

Katsina collaborate with UNICEF, Sign Three-year Work Plan to Enhance Health, Education, Child Protection Katsina collaborate with UNICEF, Sign Three-year Work Plan to Enhance Health, Education, Child Protection * Farah asks leaders to be accountable for every child’s vaccination in the state. The Katsina State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a three-year work plan (2025-2027) to boost health, education, nutrition and child protection in the state. The three-year work plan, which is aimed at brightening the future of every child in Katsina State, will also enhance water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and social policy in…

Declan Rice music rises to 200% after footballer’s ‘Man of the Match’ victory Odumodublvck Declan Rice rises to 200% after footballer’s ‘Man of the Match’ victory Declan Rice rises to 200% after footballer’s ‘Man of the Match’ victory. Popular Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodu Black, has said his hit song, Declan Rice, experienced a 200% increase in streams as a result of the performance of Arsenal’s midfielder, Declan Rice, in the UEFA Champions League. The musician made this known via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night. He wrote, “Yesterday, Declan Rice went 200% o’…

Enugu Electricity Commission Issues Fresh 5MW Power Licence Enugu Electricity Commission Issues Fresh 5MW Power Licence The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has issued a 5MW power generation license to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd to set up a gas-fired plant. This brings to a total of 15MW, the worth of power generation licenses issued by EERC since the successful completion of the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to the agency on October 22, 2024, a feat it was the first state to achieve. Speaking during the issuance of the license at the EERC…

Verve International Takes Its Place In Global Payments Power 50 Verve International Takes Its Place In Global Payments Power 50 Verve International, Africa’s largest domestic payments scheme and a subsidiary of the Interswitch Group, has been named in the first-ever Global Payments Power 50 list by The Power 50, recognising the most innovative companies driving innovation and transformation in the global payments industry. Founded in 2018, The Power 50 shines a spotlight on those who are transforming financial services for the better and delivers ongoing support and development for participants. Bringing together a diverse yet interconnected community, the Payments Power…