Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

SDNON Mourns Former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and Awujale of Ijebuland SDNON Mourns Former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and Awujale of Ijebuland The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) expresses deep sadness over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died recently in London. President Buhari was a significant figure in Nigeria’s political history, serving both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President. His tenure was marked by efforts to combat corruption, address security challenges, and shape national discourse on governance and accountability. As digital media practitioners, we recognize President Buhari’s…

Late Buhari committed to mother-earth in Katsina Late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s body was interred in his Daura hometown, Katsina State after a prayer session at 5:50pm. |Credit: Screenshot from TVC. Late Buhari committed to mother-earth in Katsina The remains of Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari were laid to rest in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, in a solemn ceremony that drew dignitaries from across the nation and beyond. The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, marked the culmination of a period of profound national mourning for a leader who served Nigeria both as a military Head of State and a…

DBN Training: Applications Open for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programme Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) DBN Training: Applications Open for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programme The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc has launched applications for its 7th annual Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP), aimed at empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Announced on July 14, 2025, the programme is open to all Nigerians interested in entrepreneurship and will be conducted across 12 cities in Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, offering both online and in-person training at no cost. The DBNETP includes expert-led online modules via the DBN BizAid Learning…

Jumia: Temidayo Ojo becomes new CEO for Nigeria Temidayo Ojo Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced the appointment of Temidayo Ojo as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, succeeding Sunil Natraj. Temidayo’s appointment is a testament to Jumia’s commitment to developing talent from within the organization, and empowering homegrown leaders to drive relevance, innovation, and sustainable growth in its markets. Temidayo brings a deep understanding of the local business landscape and a strong track record of performance across West Africa. Temidayo joined Jumia in 2020 as Head of Planning and Performance, quickly rising through the ranks…

Yul Edochie announces his new Igbo Title Yul Edochie in the middle Yul Edochie announces his new Igbo Title Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has been recognised with a chieftaincy title in Igbo land. The actor made this known on his Instagram page on Monday. The chieftaincy title given to Edochie is that of the warrior leader of Igbo youths which is ‘Isi Ogidi Ntorobia Niine’. The actor expressed his joy for being given this honor. He stated that he has been Chosen by God. Edochie also spoke on the responsibilities ahead with this new title. “History has just been made.…

TikTok eliminates 3.6 million Nigerian videos for violations in Q1 2025 TikTok [Credit: AFP] TikTok eliminates 3.6 million Nigerian videos for violations in Q1 2025 TikTok, the short video platform owned by ByteDance, removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the first quarter of 2025 for violating its content policies. This was disclosed in TikTok’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. According to the report, the number represented about a 50 per cent increase from the 2.4 million videos that were taken down in the last quarter of 2024. TikTok reported a proactive detection rate of 98.4%…

MTN showcases 5G rollout strategy at Swish Fusion Summit MTN showcases 5G rollout strategy at Swish Fusion Summit MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has joined other professionals across media, technology, and business gathered in Lagos for the Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit. Themed ‘Africa: Big Wins & New Breaks’, the summit drew thousands of attendees and featured more than 40 speakers exploring the intersection of innovation, regulation, and economic growth across the continent. Among the sessions, MTN Nigeria presented a detailed look at the company’s ongoing 5G deployment efforts and its role in shaping enterprise infrastructure. Senior Manager for Partnerships…

Destiny, Endurance and Victory of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland Destiny, Endurance and Victory of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland On November 23, 1981, Governor Victor Olabisi Onabanjo of Ogun State signed a formal order suspending Oba Sikiru Adetona from office as the Awujale of Ijebuland until further notice. However, it soon turned to a deposition, and the removal was scheduled to take effect on January 2, 1984. But the Muhammadu Buhari coup of December 31, 1983, which toppled President Shehu Shagari’s civilian government, halted the plan. Buhari’s intervention inadvertently preserved the Awujale’s reign for the…

Lagos’ blue economy: FG understudies for national development Sanwo-Olu * Giving FG idea on how to diversify its revenue beyond oil. Federal Government on Monday began the understudy of the Lagos State Government Blue Economy project. The understudy is being carried out by the participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 57) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the study tour at Ikeja, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, said steps had been taken to harness the potential of the Blue Economy in an…

FG still working on gas-powered economy – Ekperikpe Ekpo The Minister of Petroleum Resources (gas), Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo FG still working on gas-powered economy – Ekperikpe Ekpo * Says South-South possess the potential to be a strong force for economy. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is committed to making Nigeria a gas-powered economy, having declared a decade of gas utilisation. Ekpo said in Uyo on Monday while giving his remarks at the South-South Gas Utilisation Forum 2025, organised by Gas Aggregator Company…