Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu offers employment to 774 National Health Fellows President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu offers employment to 774 National Health Fellows President Bola Tinubu has assured all 774 fellows under the newly launched National Health Fellows Programme of automatic employment after their one-year tenure. “You are hired,” Tinubu declared during the programme’s launch at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday. In April 2024, Tinubu approved the National Health Fellows Programme, a key initiative under his Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance accountability and efficiency in healthcare delivery. The fellows, who have been undergoing training since February 27, 2025, under…

Because he’s my good friend, I slept in Dangote cement factory to attend her wedding – Akpabio Godswill Akpabio Because he’s my good friend, I slept in Dangote cement factory to attend her wedding – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said  that he slept inside the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the wedding day of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Godswill Akpabio, a former Minister of the Niger Delta, stated this on Thursday during plenary at the National Assembly. He described Natasha’s husband as his good friend, stressing that his attendance at their wedding signifies…

FG congratulates as Ghana celebrates 68th independence anniversary Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar FG congratulates as Ghana celebrates 68th independence anniversary. The Federal Government has extended its warm congratulations to the Republic of Ghana on the occasion of its 68th Independence Anniversary. This was contained in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Thursday. According to the statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, conveyed the country’s best wishes to Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa. As Ghana celebrates 68 years of independence, Nigeria joined a host of nations in…

Spotify launches ‘lent destination’ hub for Christians’ spiritual reflection Spotify, an online streaming platform, has unveiled ‘Lent Destination’, a hub designed to facilitate spiritual reflection and connection for Christians observing Lent. James Propa, Spotify’s Christian and Gospel Specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on Thursday, said the hub featured carefully curated worship playlists and Christian podcasts. Propa said these podcasts and playlists would simplify the discovery of inspiring spiritual content, perfectly aligning with the reflective and growth-oriented nature of the Lent. According to him, the new hub is important as the Lent is known as a time when many…

NECO acquires high-performance OMR scanner to enhance examination efficiency NECO acquires high-performance OMR scanner to enhance examination efficiency The National Examinations Council, NECO, has acquired a high-performance Optical Mark Recognition scanner (OMR Scanner) to enhance the efficiency, credibility and security of its examinations. NECO acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, in a statement, said the Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi disclosed this at the inauguration of the newly installed scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna on Thursday. He said it was part of the council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination…

Lagos takes charge of regulatory control at Ikeja, Eko DisCos  Lagos takes charge of regulatory control at Ikeja, Eko DisCos Lagos State has officially taken control of its electricity market following the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), in a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s electricity sector. The formal announcement was made during a landmark event held at NERC’s headquarters in Abuja, attended by Biodun Ogunleye, commissioner for energy and mineral resources of Lagos state. This historic decision aligns with the Electricity Act 2023 and the amended Constitution…

UK Unveils £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation for visitors United Kingdom logo The vast majority of overseas visitors to the United Kingdom must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in advance for trips after 2 April 2025. The ETA is linked to the traveller’s passport. The cost is £10, payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The Home Office says it is creating “a more streamlined, digital immigration system which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of people who pass through the UK border each year” The government says, “Everyone wishing to travel…

Super Falcons stay atop of Africa, ranked 36th globally – FIFA Super-Falcons  Super Falcons stay atop of Africa, ranked 36th globally. Nigeria’s Super Falcons stabilize the position as top-ranked women’s football team in Africa and 36th globally, according to the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The nine-time African champions have consistently held the 36th position since March 2024, maintaining the same ranking in June, August, and December. Despite the global competition, the team retained their 1,622 ranking points, securing its place among the world’s elite. On the African continent, the Super Falcons are followed…

TAX-FRIENDLY DANGOTE GROUP REMITTED N402.3B TAX TO GOVT IN 2024 TAX-FRIENDLY DANGOTE GROUP REMITTED N402.3B TAX TO GOVT IN 2024 The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior media executives who visited him in his Lagos Office that Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its subsidiaries, namely, Dangote Cement, NASCON, Dangote Packaging Limited among others, remitted a total of N402.319billion for the…

Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Gas and Infrastructure Conference charts path for comprehensive economic growth Stanbic IBTC’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division recently concluded its high-level Gas and Infrastructure Conference. Industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts converged to explore integrated solutions for investing in sustainable economic growth. The conference themed ‘Driving gas and infrastructure opportunities in Africa (Focus on Nigeria)’ featured robust discussions on maximising Nigeria’s vast energy potential across multiple streams, including oil and gas, power generation, renewable sources, and emerging technologies. Industry leaders emphasised the critical role of diverse energy investments in driving economic growth and industrial development.…