Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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.…

VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA TO ATTEND NACC 65TH ANNIVERSARY GALA IN LAGOS VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA TO ATTEND NACC 65TH ANNIVERSARY GALA IN LAGOS The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) is set to celebrate its 65th anniversary with a grand gala dinner, featuring His Excellency, Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, as the Special Guest of Honour. The prestigious event will take place on April 12, 2025, at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the red carpet reception commencing at 5:00 PM. The highlight of the evening will be the inauguration of Alhaji Sheriff Balogun as the 20th President of…

Olu of Warri Unveils Climate Change and Art Exhibition – “The Mangroves, Lungs of Our Heritage.” His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III (middle), dignitaries Olu of Warri Unveils Climate Change and Art Exhibition – “The Mangroves, Lungs of Our Heritage.” His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, On Wednesday, March 5, inaugurated ‘The Mangrove Exhibition’, in an epochmaking art showcase titled “The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, the Mangroves, and Art” at the Wings Office Complex on Victoria Island. The event, curated by Oriiz Onuwaje of Crimson Fusion Curators, brought together art, culture, and environmental advocacy to highlight…

Super Bowl-style show to be displayed at 2026 World Cup final – Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino / Photo: AFP Super Bowl-style show to be displayed at 2026 World Cup final – Infantino The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey will make history by having a Super Bowl-style half-time show, world football chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. Coldplay band members Chris Martin and Phil Harvey will determine the artists who will perform, FIFA president Infantino said. “I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York/New Jersey,” Infantino wrote on Instagram. “This will…

President Tinubu does lay foundation for FirstBank’s new eco-friendly HQ President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu does lay foundation for FirstBank’s new eco-friendly HQ President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday laid the foundation for the new eco-friendly headquarters of the FirstBank Group in Eko Atlantic City, which he said symbolises Nigeria’s ambition and progress. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this observation at the groundbreaking ceremony for the eco-friendly headquarters of the company. The bank has revealed that the building is a 40-story edifice set to be the tallest building in Nigeria and an engineering and environmental delight…

WEMA BANK TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT @ 80: Empowering the Next Generation Wema Bank Transformative Impact @ 80: Empowering the Next Generation Wema Bank’s approach to empowering the next generation includes youth empowerment initiatives and programmes designed to help them tap into the opportunities of the digital world, become economically active as early as possible and get a head start to success, writes Oluchi Chibuzor What matters most in erecting an indestructible building: foundation or builders? Many would say that a building is only as strong as its foundation—and “many” would be right. However, a good foundation will remain dormant if the…

4G Technology Keeps Top Place In Networks Connectivity Through All Levels 4G Technology Keeps Top Place In Networks Connectivity Through All Levels Following the high expectations that came with the commercial rollout of 5G technology in 2022, with regards to its high connectivity speed and lowest latency period, telecoms subscribers were quick to believe that the adoption rate of 5G will be much faster than the 2G, 3G and 4G technologies that were deployed before 5G technology. In reversal of this calculations, 2G and 4G technologies are still widely utilised far and above 5G, with 4G still maintaining the lead,…

Oil per barrel price drops 20% to give $67 Oil vessels Oil per barrel price drops 20% to give $67. • Implications of negativity for the budget. The price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium crude dropped further by 20 per cent to $67 per barrel from $84.02 per barrel on January 2025, fuelling fears over achievement of Federal Government’s budget 2025 revenue target. The Budget 2025 is based on crude oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel, oil production of 2.06 million barrels per day, bpd and revenue target of N36.35 trillion with 56 per cent coming from oil sales.…