Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

‘Man of the Year award’, Ekiti N’Assembly congratulates Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji ‘Man of the Year award’, Ekiti N’Assembly congratulates Oyebanji Ekiti State National Assembly Caucus has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on being named Silverbird Man of the Year. The caucus described the award as a recognition of his “exemplary leadership” and “unwavering commitment to public service.” This is detailed in a press release shared with PUNCH Online on Sunday, titled “Ekiti State NASS Caucus Congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on Silverbird Man of the Year Award.” It was signed by Senate Leader and Caucus Leader, Senator Opeyemi…

President Tinubu’s wife emerges winner ‘Woman of The Year’ award Oluremi Tinubu President Tinubu’s wife emerges winner ‘Woman of The Year’ award The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emerged as the winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year, dedicating the award to Nigerian women and youths. She praised their tireless contributions towards the nation’s growth and development at the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night held on Saturday in Lagos. Tinubu, a former Lagos Central senator, was represented by wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen. She said the award was…

Creative entrepreneur launches film funding platform Fabian Lojede Creative entrepreneur launches film funding platform South Africa and UK-based Nigerian creative entrepreneur, Fabian Lojede, has announced the global launch of a platform, Prodculator, designed to streamline film tax incentives, financing, and investment matchmaking within the entertainment industry. In a statement sent to Sunday Scoop, Lojede noted, “As the global film industry continues to grow, navigating tax incentives and securing financing remains a major challenge for creatives, Prodculator is a game-changer, bridging the gap between film producers and funders while demystifying the complex world of tax rebates. “Prodculator, established under DEO Media,…

Flamingos prevail over S/Africa 2-0, at final round of qualifying series Flamingos prevail over S/Africa 2-0, at final round of qualifying series. Nigeria rallied to a 5-1 aggregate win over South Africa in the penultimate round of the qualifying series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to reach the final round slated for next month. Two-goal heroine in the first leg, Harmony Chidi coolly nodded home from an acute angle in the 37th minute, to compound the fixture for the visitors who lost the first leg at home 1-3. Shakirat Moshood, who scored a goal in the first…

Adeboye inaugurates stadium, swimming pool at Redemption Camp Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has inaugurated a full-size stadium and a 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State. The cleric carried out the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, alongside Folu, his wife. The unveiling ceremony also featured a novelty match to celebrate Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. The cleric performed the ceremonial kick-off for the game between Redemption City FC and Region 1 FC. The home team triumphed with a 4-0 victory. Adeboye turned 83 on…

Salah wins Player of the Month Award in EPL Mohamed Salah Salah wins Player of the Month Award in EPL The Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for February, equalling the record for the most awards won by a single player. In accordance to the announcement made on Friday via X by the Premier League, the Egyptian star joins Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero at the top of the all-time list with seven Player of the Month (POTM) accolades. Salah enjoyed a prolific February, registering ten goal contributions in the league to…

Catholic Bishops visit President Tinubu in Aso Rock Catholic Bishops visit President Tinubu in Aso Rock President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, received a delegation of Catholic Bishops of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. While welcoming the clerics, the President assured them of his government’s dedication to a greater Nigeria. The delegation was led by its President and Catholic Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, alongside Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and the Bishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onayikan, among others. Recall that the Conference of Catholic Bishops had berated the Tinubu government over the nation’s challenges.…

EU, with €820m investment, pledges support for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem Gautier Mignot EU, with €820m investment, pledges support for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The European Union on Friday restated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, particularly as it could help reignite the economy, providing youths with digital skills and creating much-needed employment across the country. Under the Global Gateway Strategy, the EU said it is leading the charge in digital investments through a Digital Package of 820 million euros. From building robust digital and governance infrastructure to driving digital skills development and creating new jobs, the EU is putting its…

Farmers’ verification across LGs begins in Delta Farmers’ verification across LGs begins in Delta Delta State Government has embarked on the verification and validation of registered farmers across the state to create a database for genuine farmers for government interventions. This was contained in a public announcement issued in Asaba, the State capital on Friday by the Director of Public Communication/Functioning Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Information, Theresa Oliko. The statement partly reads, “It is hereby announced for the information of the public, particularly Deltans who are crop and vegetable farmers, fish farmers and livestock farmers who registered…

2025 ASIAN BANKER AWARDS: FIRSTBANK KEEPS DOMINANCE IN SME BANKING ACROSS NIGERIA, AFRICA FIRSTBANK KEEPS DOMINANCE IN SME BANKING ACROSS NIGERIA, AFRICA Through a legacy of excellence and Innovation, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the country’s oldest and most distinguished financial institution, has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in the banking industry. The Bank was recently crowned the Best SME Bank in Nigeria and the Best SME Bank in Africa at the 2025 Asian Bankers Awards for the second year running. The Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards are renowned for their rigour, prestige and…