Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NDPC to boost data privacy protection NDPC to boost data privacy protection * Training will equip participants with the technical knowledge they need to apply the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening data privacy practices across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. Speaking at a regional capacity-building workshop in Katsina for ICT personnel from the north-western states, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said the commission is stepping up enforcement of data protection regulations in line with national laws. Olatunji, represented by the Head…

FG Plans To Build Global Cultural Hub in Katsina FG Plans To Build Global Cultural Hub in Katsina * Global centre to be for innovations, training and capacity building for young Nigerians. The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Katsina State on the ‘Renewed Hope Cultural Project’ to enhance cultural and economic expansion in the state. The MoU will lead to the establishment of a global cultural hub in the state to preserve its cultural heritage, promote tourism and drive economic growth. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, while signing the…

Our wedding day is April 26 – Steve Crown Steve Crown and fiancee Our wedding day is April 26 – Steve Crown Gospel singer Steve Crown has once again announced his engagement to Ruth Thomas, revealing that their wedding will take place on April 26, 2025. Sharing a heartfelt video of the proposal on Instagram over the weekend, the singer expressed his joy and gratitude for this new chapter in his life. He captioned the post: “Approved by God. We are now forever. #CrowningRuth2025. 26th APRIL 2025.” Prominent gospel figures such as Judikay, Eben, Yadah, Okopi Peterson, Joe Praize, and…

Anthony Joshua jogs in Lagos streets, fans connect with him Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua jogs in Lagos streets, fans connect with him Boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently took to the streets of Lagos for a jog, and it didn’t take long for fans to recognize the boxing star. In a video he shared on X.com on Sunday, excited onlookers greeted him with cheers and fist-bumps as the boxer jogged down the street. In his post, Joshua shared his thoughts on the support he receives from his fans. “I love the game. I love the hustle. I feel like one of…

US-China tariff showdown: Oil, Commodities slump US-China tariff showdown: Oil, Commodities slump Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills on the worst day for equities since the pandemic, with Hong Kong shedding 10 percent, Tokyo briefly diving eight percent and Taipei more than nine percent. Futures for Wall Street’s markets were also taking another drubbing, while concerns about the impact on…

We expect petrol pump price to drop to as low as N350/litre — Refiners File photo We expect petrol pump price to drop to as low as N350/litre — Refiners *… fall of fuel to $50 per barrel as a determinant. Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has said that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) can drop below N400 per litre with the current crash in crude oil prices. CORAN argued that there is no reason petrol should not be sold at NN350 per litre if crude prices eventually fall to $50 per barrel. However, CORAN said…

World Bank aims to fix up 2.6 billion people in digital space World Bank World Bank aims to fix up 2.6 billion people in digital space The World Bank is working to bring together 2.6 billion people still offline, leaning on digital solutions to narrow a persistent divide. Its second annual Global Digital Summit gathered public and private leaders to refine this push, tapping the bank’s 80-year track record to lift access. A statement obtained from its website on Saturday detailed the Accelerating Digitalisation Global Challenge Programme, aimed at speeding tech adoption in countries. Its digital public infrastructure—IDs, payments, data…

Expect ‘Sopo,’ Fela Kuti’s Musical Legacy in Creele Animation Studios 3D Short Film, Set for Release in May Expect ‘Sopo,’ Fela Kuti’s Musical Legacy in Creele Animation Studios 3D Short Film, Set for Release in May Creele Animation Studios, an innovative Nigerian startup dedicated to amplifying African narratives on the global stage, is preparing to unveil “Sopo,” a groundbreaking 3D-animated short film scheduled for release in May 2025. The film’s title, which translates to “Connect” in the Yoruba language, offers a profound adaptation of “Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold,” a revealing memoir written by Benson Idonije, who served as…

Ecobank’s features over 100 exhibitions in ‘Oja Oge’ Ecobank Ecobank’s features over 100 exhibitions in ‘Oja Oge’ Ecobank Nigeria has said that over 100 exhibitors have registered for the second edition of its pop-up marketplace, ‘Oja Oge’ by Ecobank. This was revealed on Sunday in a statement issued by the bank. The three-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle exhibition will take place at the state-of-the-art Ecobank Pan African Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, from April 18 to 20, 2025. Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with leading corporates in the telecoms, payments, airline and FMCG space – Airtel Nigeria, Flutterwave, Qatar Airways…

UN Commission awards NIESV president in New York President of the NIESV, Mr Victor Alonge UN Commission awards NIESV president in New York * Honoured for service to mankind. The President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr Victor Alonge, has been recognised on the global stage for his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. He was presented with the “Outstanding Humanitarian Award” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The prestigious award was conferred by the United Nations Commission for the Status of Women (UNCSW) in recognition of his “dedication, consistent, and impactful support for…