Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos Announces Second Phase of 2025 Entrance Exams for Model Colleges, Junior Schools The Lagos State Government, has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 2025 entrance examination for its 16 model colleges and upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, excluding Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye. The Lagos State Examinations Board in a statement, disclosed that the decision follows a wave of public appeals submitted through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. Registration for eligible Primary 6 pupils will run from July 9 to August 15, 2025, with the screening test scheduled for August 23, at designated Computer-Based Test…

Lagos CJ sets up LG election tribunals in Island, Ikeja Chief Judge of Lagos State, Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba. Credit: IG Lagos CJ sets up LG election tribunals in Island, Ikeja The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Friday inaugurated two Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal panels ahead of the upcoming council polls. The News Agency of Nigeria reports the panels were set up at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, with sittings to hold in Lagos Island and Ikeja. Justice Taofikat Oyinkan-Abdullahi (retd.) will chair the Lagos Island panel, alongside Magistrates Michael Olubi, Olaitan Ajayi, Salamah Matepo…

Empowering Women at Work: How Union Bank’s Family-Friendly Revolution Is Setting New Standards Union Bank of Nigeria stands at the forefront of the nation’s financial sector, leading the charge in promoting gender inclusivity and empowering women. With a rich legacy of innovation and dedication, the Bank is actively creating a more equitable and supportive environment for women, both within its own workforce and across the wider Nigerian community. Recently honoured as the ‘Family-Friendly Bank of the Year’ by The New Telegraph, Union Bank is raising the bar with progressive policies for customers and employees alike. Through its Alpher initiative, the…

ASP 2025: Africa Prepares for First-Ever Sustainability Summit Africa Prepares for First-Ever Sustainability Summit Africa is on the brink of a defining moment as A4S Limited launches the inaugural African Sustainability Perspectives (ASP) 2025 summit—an unprecedented gathering poised to reshape the continent’s sustainability journey. More than just another conference, ASP 2025 is a bold call to action, aligning Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With just five years left on the clock to meet the 2030 SDG targets, Africa stands at a crucial crossroads. ASP 2025 will provide a high-impact platform to examine…

Petroleum Marketers to slash PMS price on Monday PMS being dispenser The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced plans to drop the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) starting Monday, following Dangote Refinery’s decision to reduce its ex-depot price. This was made known by IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Maigandi, in an interview on Friday. Maigandi explained that Dangote Refinery’s price cut from ₦840 to ₦820 per litre prompted the association to consider a downward review of prices at retail outlets across the country. “Whether Dangote Refinery or ex-depot petrol price, our members will also reduce. We…

Galatasaray ready to offer €75 million for Osimhen – Fabrizio Romano Victor Osimhen Galatasaray ready to offer €75 million for Osimhen – Fabrizio Romano Galatasaray have submitted a revised offer to Napoli for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, just hours after their initial €70 million bid was rejected by the Italian club. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed on Friday that the Turkish giants returned with a fresh proposal worth €75 million — meeting Napoli’s asking price. The updated bid includes €40 million as immediate payment and €35 million in instalments, with bank guarantees once again forming a key part of the…

Governor Yusuf Wins Top Infrastructure Award at London’s 15th African Achievers Event The Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy Mr. Mete Coban (Centre) presenting the Governor of the Year Award on Infrastructure Development at the African Achievers Award 2025 held in Westminister’s Palace, House of Lords, London, UK on Friday 11th July, 2025. Governor Yusuf Wins Top Infrastructure Award at London’s 15th African Achievers Event Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has clinched the prestigious title of Governor of the Year in Infrastructure Development at the 15th African Achievers Award. In a statement issued by the Governor’s…

NNPCL plans to enlist on stock exchange by 2028 – GCEO GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari addresses the staff of the company during his inaugural town hall meeting held at the NNPC Towers, on Thursday. CREDIT: NNPCL NNPCL plans to enlist on stock exchange by 2028 – GCEO The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has declared that the company is now on track and has a road map to be listed on the stock exchange by 2028 as part of its strategic transformation into a commercially viable, globally competitive energy…

Tinubu ensures LG autonomy implementation — FG Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Tinubu ensures LG autonomy implementation — FG * LG were once effective in Nigeria. The Federal Government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to local government autonomy as a fundamental step towards deepening democracy and driving development at the grassroots. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave this assurance on Friday when he received members of the National Forum of Ex-Councillors on a courtesy visit in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, the…

Joke Silva celebrates her husband, Olu Jacobs at 83 Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs Joke Silva celebrates her husband, Olu Jacobs at 83 Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has paid tribute to her husband, iconic actor, Olu Jacobs, as he clocks 83 on Friday (today). On Instagram, Silva shared an emotional post celebrating their decades-long journey together, which began when Jacobs was 38. In her heartfelt message, she thanked God for sustaining them through seasons of joy and hardship, describing the lines on her husband’s face as proof of a life fully lived. “The one and only Sir J dee J #_olujacobs…