Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Express Entry: Canada makes updates for foreign professionals, new categories inclusive Canada Visa Canada has announced a comprehensive update to its Express Entry system for 2026, designed to attract highly skilled workers, fill critical labour shortages, and support economic growth. According to a post obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website, the announcement was made by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, on Thursday, as part of the government’s International Talent Attraction Strategy. Diab said the changes aim to “restore control and balance, and rebuild confidence in our immigration system,” while ensuring newcomers can contribute effectively from…
Manny Ita – A Catholic priest has ignited widespread debate after describing the popular online worship programme, Hallelujah Challenge, as an affront to Catholic doctrine and spirituality, warning faithful against what he termed “emotional but theologically shallow” expressions of worship that undermine liturgical tradition. The cleric, invoking the legacy of Nigerian Catholic icon Blessed Michael Iwene Tansi, argued that authentic Christian worship must remain rooted in sacramental life, reverence, and doctrinal continuity rather than viral trends. He said the growing influence of charismatic online worship movements risks confusing Catholics about the nature of prayer and the Eucharist. “Hallelujah Challenge, as…
Lagos To Eliminate Malaria, Tuberculosis, Deepen Technological Push Elegbede Abiodun • … to employ PlusLife MiniDock, a portable non-sputum molecular diagnostic platform. • … aims at collective resolve to eliminate malaria and TB. The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Wednesday convened top government officials, national programme leaders and private sector partners in Ikeja to advance a dual elimination strategy targeting malaria and tuberculosis, declaring digital innovation as the cornerstone of Lagos’ next phase of health systems reform. The high-level convening, held at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja in collaboration with Maisha Meds, was themed “Scaling Digital Health Innovations in…
Sterling HoldCo Allots Shares In Oversubscribed Public Offer The Public Offer is designed to enable Sterling HoldCo expand credit responsibly, accelerate innovation. Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦7.00 per share. This follows the earlier receipt of final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the recent clearance by the Securities & Exchange Commission. The allotment process, which begins immediately, marks the continuation of a disciplined, multi-year capital-raising programme that has…
Lagos Blood Service Rallies Workforce for Accreditation Drive … a deliberate shift from episodic training to a sustained institutional process anchored on collaboration and accountability. The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has intensified its drive toward international accreditation, rallying its workforce around teamwork, leadership and quality improvement at a two-day Workforce Engagement Forum held February 16–17, 2026, in Lagos. The forum, themed “Accreditation as a Shared Goal: Strengthening Teamwork and Quality for Safe, Reliable Blood Transfusion Services,” brought together management, technical staff, volunteers and facilitators at the Providence Hotel Ikeja and Conference Hall of the Debt Management Office, Secretariat,…
Governor Dauda Lawal Commissions 25 New Armoured Personnel Carriers, Aerial Surveillance Drones To Tackle Insecurity Elegbede Abiodun To strengthen the fight against banditry and insecurity in Zamfara State and the North-West Zone, Zamfara State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday commissioned 25 new Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and sets of surveillance drones for the military and other security agencies operating in the state. The event, which took place in Gusau, was part of the state government’s ongoing effort to provide structured logistical support to frontline security forces and combat insurgency, banditry, and protect lives and properties. Speaking at…
Unity, Providus Banks Merger A Done Deal As Integration Progresses In accordance to the recently held Court-Ordered Meeting and subsequent overwhelming endorsement, the merger and business combination between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited remains firmly on course. Analysts appraising the ongoing recapitalisation programme believe that the regulatory backing and shareholders’ support for the merger represent the most important milestones for meeting the recapitalisation requirements within the stipulated timeline. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) backed the merger between the two lenders, with a pivotal financial accommodation to support the transaction. The merger also received a further…
NCC, ATCON Strengthen Partnership To Accelerate Telecom Sector Growth Elegbede Abiodun • Bridging the communication gap between the regulator and industry players. In a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration aimed at advancing the country’s telecommunications industry. The renewed partnership follows a high-level meeting between senior NCC officials and ATCON executives, where both sides examined the evolving dynamics of the sector. Discussions focused on addressing critical challenges, including infrastructure deficits, regulatory bottlenecks, and strategies to unlock greater…
LASG Unveils Huge Gains in Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill for Generations From left: Chairman, House Committee on Environment, Lagos State, House of Assembly, Mr Olanrewaju Afinni; Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Femi Saheed; Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi; Lagos State Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro during the Lagos State Ministry of Finance One-Day Retreat on Lagos State Wealth Fund Harmonisation Session in Lagos on Tuesday (17/02/26) • … the bill is targeted at designing a coherent and bankable wealth fund architecture for the Lagos State. The Lagos State…
Uba Sani Appointed As Renewed Hope Ambassador, Deputy Director-General ~ Tinubu Elegbede Abiodun Uba Sani will work in close collaboration with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the national chairman of the APC, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational abilities. The governor’s…