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.
Supreme Court cancels Rivers LG election held in 2024 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Supreme Court cancels Rivers LG election held in 2024. The Supreme Court has nullified the October 5, 2024, local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), declaring them invalid due to violations of the Electoral Act. Delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that the election failed to meet legal standards, citing substantial irregularities in the process. He noted that RSIEC breached the law by continuing voter registration after announcing the election date, an act that undermined the credibility of…
Bilaterally – Nigeria, Saudi’s HPDC Sign Pact To Boost $7.7trn Halal Economy Bilaterally – Nigeria, Saudi’s HPDC Sign Pact To Boost $7.7trn Halal Economy. • Unveiling Nigeria as a player on the globe. The Vice President, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hassan-Hadejia, said, “This collaboration is an important step in our ambition to not only tap into the lucrative halal market but to establish Nigeria as a leading global player. “We are committed to leveraging this collaboration to create jobs, attract foreign investment, and diversify our economy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…
Wema Bank Set To Train, Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses Wema Bank Set To Train, Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses. …Signs MOU with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Reinforcing its reputation as an institution committed to empowering SMEs, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has undertaken an initiative to empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses; following its MOU Signing with Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on February 25th, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. SMEDAN is a national agency established in 2003 with the goal of promoting the development…
38th Anti-Corruption Event: EFCC chairman turned down N500m gifts EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede EFCC chairman once turned down N500m gifts The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti-Corruption at National and Sub-National levels: Sustaining the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The programme was organised by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, Kano State Public Complaint…
FCT-IRS generates N43.8bn in January Taxes FCT-IRS generates N43.8bn in January Taxes The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Services says it has generated N43.8bn in taxes for January 2025, describing the development as a “very strong” start for the year. The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Ango Abdullahi stated this on Thursday while addressing the press during a tax sensitization event in Abuja. Abdullahi said the IRS had generated N262bn in 2024, surpassing its target of N250bn. He commended some employers for filing their annual returns by the given January 30 deadline, while encouraging employees and residents to file their…
FAAC gives breakdown of shares of N1.7trn to FG, States, LGs. FAAC gives breakdown of shares of N1.7trn to FG, States, LGs. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N1.703 trillion to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils. This was announced following the FAAC meeting held in Abuja, according to a statement by Mr. Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. FAAC declared a gross revenue of N2.641 trillion for January 2025, indicating that approximately N900 billion was allocated to Special Funds and revenue-generating agencies as a…
Kwara reaches out to students, gives textbooks, sports kits Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq Kwara reaches out to students, gives textbooks, sports kits Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of multimillion-naira instructional materials and sports kits to pupils of primary and junior secondary schools across the state. Items distributed included 73,365 textbooks of English, Mathematics, computer studies, and other core subjects; 12,780 primary assorted libraries; 100 pieces of special education materials; 260 sets of Early Childhood Care, Development and Education plastic chairs and tables; 3,931 sports equipment; 344 sets of agricultural tools; and 78 pieces…
FG on why 50% Telecom tariff hike has to stay Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani FG on why 50% Telecom tariff hike has to stay The Federal Government says it approved a 50 per cent increase in tariffs for telecommunications services to prevent job losses and the collapse of some companies. “If we chose not to allow the increase in tariffs, we would be at risk of losing jobs, as some of these companies could shut down,” said the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani, at a press briefing at the State House,…
PenCom ensures living wage for retired low-income earners PenCom PenCom ensures living wage for retired low-income earners The National Pension Commission has announced plans to ensure a living wage for retired low-income earners, following the Federal Government’s approval of a N758bn pension bond to clear all outstanding liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday after the Quarterly PenCom/Operators Consultative Forum. She said, “a defining milestone in our nation’s pension administration has been achieved through the approval of a N758bn Federal Government of Nigeria Bond…
Year of Giant Strides: Adron Homes Celebrates 13 Years of Transforming Nigeria’s Real Estate Landscape Year of Giant Strides: Adron Homes Celebrates 13 Years of Transforming Nigeria’s Real Estate Landscape Adron Homes and Properties, Nigeria’s leading real estate development company, proudly marks its 13th anniversary today, celebrating over a decade of groundbreaking achievements in the real estate sector. Since its inception, Adron Homes has remained committed to providing affordable and luxurious housing solutions, making homeownership accessible to Nigerians across all socioeconomic classes. With a vision to bridge the housing deficit in Nigeria and beyond, Adron Homes has consistently set new…