Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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,…

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…