Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, holds special prayer session for Nigeria on Friday President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, holds special prayer session for Nigeria on Friday Megastarmagazine – President Bola Tinubu will on Friday join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation ahead of his 73rd birthday on Saturday. According to a release issued on Thursday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president will also use the occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs. President Tinubu’s birthday coincides with…

WTO Forum: Nigeria Champions Digital Trade Expansion Under AfCFTA, Asks For Global Assistance • A call to WTO and partners to invest in infrastructure and facilitate digital payments. • FG supports Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition. The Nigerian government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging global partners to support its efforts in expanding market access and economic growth. Speaking at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Aid for Trade Session in Geneva, Switzerland, the Special Assistant to the President on Export Expansion, Aliyu Bunu Sheriff, said Nigeria is well…

MTN presents webinar to guide new applicants for media programme  MTN  MTN presents webinar to guide new applicants for media programme. Past fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Program will mentor aspiring applicants in an upcoming webinar, where they will share insights on the fellowship’s impact and guide participants through the application process. MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, announced the event in a statement on Thursday. The session, scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 am, will provide an overview of the program’s structure, curriculum, and career opportunities for journalists,…

Tinubu, Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock Tinubu, Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock President Bola Tinubu on Thursday welcomed his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at his official residence in the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to Nigeria is his first official visit since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. Both leaders are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ghana in areas of cooperation in trade and security and discussing key regional issues within the Economic Community of West African States. Shortly after winning the presidential election in December 2024, Tinubu visited Mahama in Accra to…

NNPCL ready to sell shares NNPCL is ready to sell shares.  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that it is now in the final stages of preparing for its highly anticipated listing on the capital market, by the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. The NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja. Soneye said the Company’s Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Mr Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, hinted at the development during a consultative meeting with partners at the NNPC headquarters. He said NNPC Ltd was…

Air Peace, with Milestone Achievements, Celebrates One Year of Lagos-London Operations Air Peace, with Milestone Achievements, Celebrates One Year of Lagos-London Operations Air Peace has continued to set the pace and revolutionize aviation business in Africa. The airline, which is arguably Nigeria’s leading airline, and West and Central African’s largest carrier proudly marks the first anniversary of its Lagos-London route, reflecting on a year of exceptional service, strategic partnerships, and significant contributions to the Nigerian aviation industry. This milestone not only marked the airline’s expansion into the European market but also signified a monumental achievement for Nigerian aviation. One year…

Remo Indigenes Submit Memorandum To OGD, National Assembly, Ask For State Creation Remo Indigenes Submit Memorandum To OGD, National Assembly, Ask For State Creation * Akarigbo noted on the importance of Remo State for economic growth and the potential of Sagamu. The people of Remo Land have formally taken a bold step towards self-determination by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly, seeking the creation of Remo State from the present Ogun State. This historic move, spearheaded by the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remo Land, Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, underscores their commitment to preserving their distinct cultural,…

Bilateral relationship strengthened between Bangladesh and Nigeria as trade hits $100m – Rahman Yusuf Tuggar Bilateral relationship strengthened between Bangladesh and Nigeria as trade hits $100m – Rahman * Bangladesh marks 54th independence • Trade between the two have grown significantly to $100m • Bangladesh plans on ties on blue economy. The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Masudur Rahman, announced that relations between Bangladesh and Nigeria have significantly strengthened in recent years. He highlighted that bilateral trade has grown from 50 million to more than 100 million dollars. Rahman made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception…

Ogun, Morocco collaborate on energy, infrastructure, sign MoU L-R: Executive Vice President, General Confederation of Employers in Morocco, Ali Zerouali and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ogun State Government and the Kingdom of Morocco in Abeokuta, Ogun State… on Wednesday. Photo: Ogun State Government/Punch Advertorial Services Ogun, Morocco collaborate on energy, infrastructure, sign MoU. The Ogun State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco to collaborate on power generation and distribution, education, housing, infrastructure, and port development. The signing ceremony held…

February Money Supply fell to N110.3tn – CBN Naira notes Money supply fell to N110.3tn in February * This translates to a growth rate of 24.07 per cent. Nigeria’s money supply recorded its first decline in 2025, falling to N110.32tn in February from N110.94tn in January, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed. The 0.56 per cent month-on-month drop comes amid continued efforts by the apex bank to manage liquidity in the system, following earlier signals of monetary tightening and foreign exchange adjustments. Despite the marginal slowdown, the figure remains significantly higher compared to the same period last year.…