Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG throws weight behind Africa’s largest $400m earth project in Nasarawa Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake FG throws weight behind Africa’s largest $400m earth project in Nasarawa * To give employment to more than 10,000. The Federal Government has pledged its full support behind a $400 million foreign direct investment aimed at establishing Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals processing plant in Nasarawa State. The project, promoted by Hasetins Commodities Limited, is expected to generate over 10,000 jobs nationwide while adding value to Nigeria’s mineral wealth through local processing. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele…

GTCO Market Cap Hits N2.9 Trillion As Investors Target Unrestricted Dividend Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) soared to a market capitalization of approximately N2.9 trillion on Friday, buoyed by strong investor sentiment and expectations of unrestricted dividend payments. The stock surged 21.3% during the week, closing at a new 52-week high of N84.95 per share. Investor appetite both foreign and local intensified following a directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) barring banks with unresolved forbearance positions from paying dividends. GTCO stood out among its peers, having fully exited its forbearance obligations well ahead of the June 2025…

JAMB announces June 28 as mop-up exam date Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board logo JAMB announces June 28 as mop-up exam date The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced Saturday, 28th June 2025, as the date for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up examination. In a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communications Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, “the Board disclosed that a total of 96,838 candidates would be participating in the mop-up exercise. “These include 5,096 spill-over candidates, those who experienced biometric verification failures during the main UTME, and 91,742 candidates who were absent…

Tinubu asks media to promote democratic progress as NUJ celebrates 70 years Dignitaries at the event. Credit: NAN Tinubu asks media to promote democratic progress as NUJ celebrates 70 years • President to partner with journalists to foster national peace and development. The Federal Government has urged the media to take the lead in promoting narratives that reflect Nigeria’s democratic progress and achievements. President Bola Tinubu made the call at the 70th Anniversary Gala/Award Night and Book Presentation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, held in Abuja on Saturday. Tinubu, who was the Special Guest of Honour, was represented by…

US at war with Iran’s nuclear program, not at war with Iran – VP Vance US VP Vance US at war with Iran’s nuclear program, not at war with Iran – VP Vance Vice President JD Vance said Sunday the US air strikes on Iran had significantly delayed its nuclear program — but added that Americans were not at war with the country itself. “I don’t want to get into sensitive intelligence here, but we know that we set the Iranian nuclear program back substantially last night, whether it’s years or beyond,” he told ABC. “We’re not at war with…

Fencing, A Solution To Nigeria’s Porous Borders – Gen. Christopher Musa Fencing, A Solution To Nigeria’s Porous Borders – Gen. Christopher Musa The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has advocated for the fencing of Nigeria’s borders as a vital step toward tackling the nation’s worsening insecurity. He recently said that Nigeria’s porous borders being constantly exploited by terrorists is why the country has been far from safe. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Gen. Musa revealed that several criminal groups keep taking advantage of the weak borders to smuggle in weapons/fighters, and that cannot be allowed to…

LG 4K TV: Redefining Home Entertainment with Intelligence, Comfort, and Care Why You Should Choose a 4K TV That Balances Performance, Eye Care and Adapts to Your Lifestyle In today’s digital era, televisions have evolved from simple broadcast receivers to powerful, multifunctional smart hubs. The modern 4K TV is expected to deliver not only ultra-high-definition visuals but also intelligent performance, wellness-oriented features, and seamless integration with everyday life. Whether you’re streaming in Dolby Vision, gaming at 120Hz, or mirroring your smartphone, the right TV makes all the difference. That’s where the LG 4K TV stands out by helping consumers embrace…

NFF names Super Falcons’ WAFCON squad; Oshoala, Plumptre in the list NFF names Super Falcons’ WAFCON squad; Oshoala, Plumptre in the list The Nigeria Football Federation released their 24-player squad on Friday, welcoming back star forward Asisat Oshoala and defender Ashleigh Plumptre—both of whom were absent from the recent friendly against Cameroon. The lineup features key players such as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, and midfielders Deborah Abiodun and Christy Ucheibe—all set to don the Super Falcons jersey when WAFCON kicks off later this month. Three home-based players are Rachael Unachukwu, a goalkeeper,…

Perez drinks in 152 pubs in 24 hours, wins Guinness World Record for most visited Photos Credit: GWR website Perez drinks in 152 pubs in 24 hours, wins Guinness World Record for most visited Buenos Aires native Martin Perez has smashed a wild new title for the history books — and perhaps the most epic hangover on record — after visiting 152 pubs in just 24 hours, making a new Guinness World Record for the most pubs visited in 24 hours. Photo Credit: GWR  He started his quest at 7:00 p.m. on 14 March and finished precisely at 6:59 p.m.…

Nigeria’s friendliness to strangers ranked 7th globally Nigeria’s friendliness to strangers ranked 7th globally. The annual report, produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, evaluates 147 countries on self-reported well-being and prosocial behaviours such as donating, volunteering, and helping others. Despite ranking high for acts of spontaneous kindness, Nigeria placed 105th overall in happiness, reflecting poor life satisfaction and systemic shortcomings. The report noted a clear gap between informal generosity and institutional trust: a pattern seen across several African countries. When asked about the likelihood of a…