Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Glo Experiences More Uptake Of Bulk Data Service Glo Experiences More Uptake Of Bulk Data Service Technology company, Globacom, has continued to witness an unprecedented growth in the number of enterprise clients using its Bulk Data services. The self-service portal which allows Glo Enterprise customers to gift data to other customers has become the darling of subscribers owing to its benefits. A certain part of Bulk Data can be used freely for the navigation of a mobile app or website to certain users free of costs to the customer using the app or website. The enterprise customer pays for the…

FX reserves dropped by $1.3bn in February – CBN report CBN FX reserves dropped by $1.3bn in February – Report Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.31bn in February 2025, reflecting sustained external pressures amid the recent appreciation of the naira. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that reserves declined from $39.72bn on January 31, 2025, to $38.42bn on February 28, 2025, representing a 3.3 per cent drop within the month. The decline in February was slightly higher than the $1.16bn drop recorded in January, highlighting the continued strain on the country’s external reserves. The steady depletion of…

FG PTDF centre in Rivers to be available December 2025 Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo FG PTDF centre in Rivers to be available December 2025 The Federal Government has set December 2025 as the deadline for completing the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Centre for Skills and Development Training in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The centre, which has been under construction since 2011, is designed to train low- and middle-level manpower in various vocations relevant to the oil and gas industry. The Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, issued this directive during an inspection of…

FG partners Flutterwave for youth development FG partners Flutterwave for youth development The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with payment technology firm Flutterwave to empower youths and boost their business skills. According to a statement issued on Friday, the signing ceremony, had in attendance the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya and other senior officials of the ministry. The MoU between the partners will lead to the implementation of key initiatives that will provide young Nigerians with access to training, mentorship, and opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs.…

NABTEB trains over 550 staff to enhance performance NABTEB NABTEB trains over 550 staff to enhance performance. Over 550 staff members of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board participated in a five-day training programme, which concluded on Friday in Benin City, Edo State. The Acting Registrar of NABTEB, Dr Nnasia Asanga, said on Friday that the training would be held quarterly to enhance staff capacity and enable them to perform optimally. He stated that 11 papers were presented by resource persons during the training, which took place both at NABTEB’s headquarters in Benin and online across the country. He…

“Nigerians will pull strings on Tinubu to return as Mr. President, and you will see the overwhelming support he will enjoy in 2027.” Senator Ned Nwoko The Chief of Staff to Senator @Prince_NedNwoko, Dr. Michael Nwoko, has made a striking revelation about why the distinguished senator is highly admired and respected politically in the Delta North constituency. – He commended the Lagos-Calabar coastal road of President Tinubu, emphasizing how this unprecedented national project aligns with another coastal road initiative facilitated by Senator Nwoko. – Dr. Michael also addressed the senator’s defection to the @OfficialAPCNg , noting the warm reception he…

China, Nigeria collaborate to empower women, celebrate achievements on IWD The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, on Friday, marked International Women’s Day in Abuja with a focus on empowerment and equality, celebrating the contributions of women globally. The event was themed “Her Story and Future,” aligning with this year’s United Nations IWD theme, “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment,” which also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yu Dunhai, reflected on the progress women have made over the past three decades in fields such as…

Okpebholo Offers N1BN Soft Loan For Edo Market Women In Commemoration Of IWD Senator Monday Okpebholo • Celebrating women achievements and taking steps for transformative change. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day IWD, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved N1 billion in soft loans for market women in the State to help boost their businesses and improve their lives. Declaring open an event in commemoration of the Day, Governor Okpebholo commended Edo women for their steadfastness, dedication, and commitment to moving the State forward. The Governor said his administration…

Unlock U.S. Market Opportunities! Join Free Export & Prosper Masterclass in Lagos – Tomorrow! Entrepreneurs, product owners, and Nigerian manufacturers looking to expand into the U.S. market can now gain expert insights at the Export & Prosper Masterclass – Lagos Edition, hosted by USA Africa Business Hub. Scheduled for Saturday, 8 March 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Centre (MAN Centre), Ikeja, this exclusive session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to export profitably, safely, and legally to the United States. The masterclass will be led by Gbenga Omotayo, Founder of USAfrica Hub…

Ighalo offers 10% of earnings to God Ex-Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo Ighalo offers 10% of earnings to God • Sticking to tithe payment is holding on to principles that had always worked. Ex-Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo has opened up about his commitment to paying tithes, revealing that he will never stop giving 10% of his earnings to God, no matter how much he makes. Speaking on the Rash4Christ Podcast hosted by Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade, Ighalo recalled how he first learned about tithing while playing for Julius Berger in 2005, earning just ₦15,000 as a 16-year-old. However,…