Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Sterling Bank cancels account maintenance fees Sterling Bank has announced the removal of account maintenance fees on all personal accounts, a move it described as a “gift” to Nigerians as the country marked its 65th Independence Day on Wednesday. The announcement, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, comes barely six months after the lender scrapped transfer fees on local online transactions. This was contained in a press statement by the company made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. The statement read, “Just months after abolishing transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025, the bank has dismantled yet…
PENGASSAN, Dangote misunderstanding terminated – FG The Minister of Labour & Employment, Muhammed Maigari Dingyadi. … sacked workers to be redeployed. The Federal Government has brokered peace in the face-off between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, after two days of conciliation meetings. A statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed that the matter was resolved following lengthy discussions. According to the statement, the resolutions reached included: “The Honourable Minister of Labour informed the meeting that unionisation is…
FULL TEXT: Tinubu Addresses Nigeria on 65th Independence Day Celebration File Copy: President Bola Tinubu Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar…
Tinubu set to address Nigerians on October 1 broadcast President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, at 7a.m. to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. This was according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga about the broadcast The statement is titled, “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses The Nation.” The statement added, “All television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast.” Independence Day speeches…
FG gets over N1.26tn subscription through bond auction • FG raises N576.62bn from auction. The Federal Government of Nigeria recorded investor desire at its September bond auction as subscriptions crossed N1.26tn, far exceeding the N200bn initially offered. According to the Debt Management Office, the auction, conducted on September 29, featured two reopenings: the 17.945 per cent FGN August 2030 (five-year bond) and the 17.95 per cent FGN June 2032 (seven-year bond). Both bonds were settled on Wednesday, October 2, 2025. For the five-year bond maturing in August 2030, the government offered N100bn but received 66 bids worth N231.79bn. Out of…
Sterling Holdco’s public offer price spurs investor interest The public offer of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has recorded a positive response from the investing public. The public offer opened on September 17, 2025, and is one of the avenues through which the holding company is seeking to meet the fresh capital threshold set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Sterling Financial Holdings Company is offering for subscription of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N7.00 per share. The HoldCo stated that the proceeds of the public offer would go towards capitalising its asset management company, SterlingFi, to…
UBA reaffirms pan-African growth drive United Bank for Africa Plc has reaffirmed its commitment towards delivering sustainable long-term value to its shareholders and stakeholders and its drive to deepen operations across the African continent. The UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, said this on Tuesday during the 2025 Half-Year Investors’ Conference Call. He noted that together with its diversified business model and keen ventures into key markets in Africa and beyond, investors of the bank will continue to enjoy huge financial benefits and dividends in the current financial year and beyond. The 2025 Half-Year Investors’ Conference Call followed…
UAE pledges stronger relationship as Nigeria celebrates independence The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Lagos, Mr Salem Aljaberi with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Credit: X | UAE Consulate in Lagos … commends the progress of bilateral relations since 1982. The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Lagos, Mr Salem Aljaberi, has congratulated Nigeria on its 65th Independence anniversary, pledging that the UAE will continue to strengthen its partnership with the country in key sectors of development. Already this year’s celebration was scaled down following the Federal Government’s cancellation of the traditional parade. In…
Strengthening partnership, Nigeria, China present 2025 commodities expo China-Nigeria Expo … hosting over 250 Chinese manufacturers, 5,000 business reps. Nigeria and China are set to deepen their trade and economic relations through the 2025 edition of the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria, scheduled from Wednesday, November 5, to Friday, November 7, 2025, in Lagos, organisers said on Tuesday. The annual Expo, organised by the Trade Development Bureau of China’s Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with Brightway International Exhibition, enjoys the support of various Chinese provinces, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, and the Nigerian federal and state governments.…
Nigeria @ 65: We have not strayed too far from founding fathers dreams —Tinubu Nigeria @ 65: Tinubu As Nigeria marks 65th anniversary, Tinubu recalled the sacrifices and vision of the country’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Tafawa Balewa, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Michael Okpara, Aminu Kano, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and others, saying “they believed it was Nigeria’s manifest destiny to lead the entire black race as the largest black nation on earth.” We have not strayed too far Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since October 1, 1960, Tinubu said: “While we may not have achieved all…