Author: 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.
Tinubu permits licences for new 11 private universities President Bola Tinubu Tinubu permits licences for new 11 private universities President Bola Tinubu has given his consent for provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. In a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Here are the newly approved private universities: • New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State • University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State • Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja • Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State • Abubakar Toyin…
UK, Nigeria boost trade relations by strengthening economic development Flags of United Kingdom and Nigeria The United Kingdom and Nigeria have shown their unwavering commitment to boost trade relations and driving economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy under the Standards Partnership Programme– Phase II. This was according to the statement from the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos on Monday. Unveiled in June 2024, the SPP – Phase II aims to eliminate technical trade barriers, improve regulatory compliance, and promote export competitiveness between both nations. The programme is a collaborative effort between the British Standards Institution…
NNPCL drops petrol price to N860/litre NNPCL drops petrol price to N860/litre NNPCL drops petrol price to N860/litre. Retail outlets belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have adjusted the petrol pump price to N860 per litre. It has been observed that while there is no official communication from the NNPCL Retail yet, some stations in Lagos adjusted their pumps to N860 per litre, down from N945 as of Sunday. This comes a few days after the Dangote Refinery reduced its ex-depot petrol price from N890 to N825 per litre. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, did not respond to calls…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: Output Growth Accelerates To Fastest In just Over A Year Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: Output Growth Accelerates To Fastest In just Over A Year February data pointed to improved growth momentum in the Nigerian private sector. Rates of expansion in output, new orders and purchasing activity all quickened as demand picked up and inflationary pressures showed signs of moderating. That said, with costs continuing to rise sharply, some companies were reluctant to hire additional staff and employment increased only marginally. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index™…
7th Omoluabi Festival, Ooni, Alaafin, Alake, Olowu Kuta, Peller, IGP To Speak On Regionalism, Peace Building and National Development 7th Omoluabi Festival, Ooni, Alaafin, Alake, Olowu Kuta, Peller, IGP To Speak On Regionalism, Peace Building and National Development The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), a global Yoruba socio-cultural organisation has announced that the 7th edition of the World Omoluabi Day Festival and Omoluabi Royal Icon (ORI) Awards tagged: ‘Isokan Omoluabi’ will be held at the MKO Abiola (Hubert Ogunde) Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, by 12noon. The Global President of the Council, Aare…
DOUBLE EXCITEMENT AS GLO GIFT CUSTOMERS 200% DATA BONUS ON NEW MiFi PURCHASE DOUBLE EXCITEMENT AS GLO GIFT CUSTOMERS 200% DATA BONUS ON NEW MiFi PURCHASE Technology company, Globacom, has launched a new 200% data value back offer on every MiFi device purchased at Gloworld outlets across Nigeria. The company said in a press statement issued in Lagos that the 200% data bonus awaits new MiFi customers registering with new Glo SIMs. The new MiFi devices are available at the rate of N14,999 at all Gloworld outlets, the company’s one-stop shop across the country. Disclosing the details of the offer,…
Interswitch Champions Healthcare Innovation, Assures Of Continuous Commitment To Health Drive Interswitch Champions Healthcare Innovation, Assures Of Continuous Commitment To Health Drive Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation in healthcare through its sponsorship of the 2025 edition of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Annual Conference. The event, themed “Expanding Access to Quality Healthcare: Transforming Nigeria through Innovation, Partnership, and Sustainability,” took place on February 27th and 28th, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, bringing together key stakeholders across the healthcare value chain, including policymakers, industry leaders,…
Lagos plans to eradicate malaria with digital technology Akin Abayomi Lagos plans to eradicate malaria with digital technology. Lagos State Government has launched an initiative, the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination & Digitization Program, aimed at reducing malaria prevalence to below 1% through digital technology, strengthened case management, and expanded public-private partnerships. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasized that Lagos, with a malaria prevalence already below the national average at under 3%, is leading the charge in eliminating the disease. A key highlight of the program is the mandatory rapid diagnostic testing (RDTs) before malaria treatment to prevent…
President Bio of Sierra Leone pays visit to Tinubu at Villa President Bola Tinubu President Bio of Sierra Leone pays visit to Tinubu at Villa President Bio of Sierra Leone pays visit to Tinubu at Aso RockVilla. President Bola Tinubu is meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Bio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bio arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at 12:22 pm Monday in the company of the bagpipers of the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who ushered him into the closed-door meeting. Nigeria and…
Desmond Elliot emotional as Meranda steps down from Lagos Assembly speaker Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot emotional as Meranda steps down from Lagos Assembly speaker “Madam speaker can I allow others to speak first,” said emotional Elliot. Overwhelmed in a heart-wrenching display of emotion at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency II, was unable to contain his tears as lawmakers gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Mojisola Meranda, who resigned as speaker of the chamber after 49 days in the seat. Meranda, who emerged as the first female speaker in the history of…