Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

EU stimulates North with investment of €300 million on digital, renewable energy EU stimulates North with investment of €300 million on digital, renewable energy The European Union is strengthening partnership with regional government in Northern part of Nigeria with commitment to invest €300 million to stimulate economic development and human development. The EU economic agenda and area of priority include digital economy, renewable energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change, as well as strengthening job opportunities for younger generation in the region. Head of EU delegation, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, disclosed the proposed intervention when he led some members of the delegations…

Nigeria’s public debt is poised for a substantial increase as President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure approximately $24.14 billion in new foreign loans. This proposed borrowing, if approved, would add an estimated N38.24 trillion to the nation’s existing debt stock, potentially pushing Nigeria’s total public debt from N144.67 trillion at the end of 2024 to over N182.91 trillion by 2026. The requested borrowing comprises $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion. Utilizing current market exchange rates (€1 to $1.1381 and ¥1 to $0.0068), the euro component translates to roughly $2.5 billion, while the Japanese yen…

The Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), the humanitarian arm of the Warri Kingdom Monarchy, launched the “Read and Reach Edition” of its “Storytime with Mama Iwere” literacy initiative on, May 27, 2025. The launch coincides with this year’s Children’s Day celebration and marks a renewed commitment to providing quality education and reading resources to children in underserved communities across the Warri Kingdom. As part of the initiative, the Foundation donated 200 copies of Her Majesty’s self-authored children’s storybooks to libraries and over 200 school pack essentials to children across four schools: Cavagina Primary School, International Unity School, Edah Primary School, and Akurajor Primary…

For 24 Hours, 12-Year-Old Chiderije Mbah Becomes MD/CEO Of Wema Bank PLC As the world celebrates 2025 Children’s Day, Wema Bank, Nigeria, has unveiled 12-year-old Chiderije Mbah as its One-Day Managing Director/CEO for May 27, 2025. For 24 Hours, 12-Year-Old Chiderije Mbah Becomes MD/CEO Of Wema Bank PLC This is part of the financial institution’s unique initiative aimed at grooming the future generation of Nigerian leaders. The memorable experience, which happened today at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos, Marina, re-emphasised Wema Bank’s unwavering readiness to invest in the future, and it was achieved as it marked 80 remarkable years of…

Olori Atuwatse III’s Foundation Unveils Mobile Literacy Tour Across Warri Kingdom with its Storytime with Mama Iwere Olori Atuwatse III’s Foundation Launches Mobile Literacy Tour Across Warri Kingdom with its Storytime with Mama Iwere “Read and Reach Edition” As part of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), humanitarian arm of the Warri Kingdom Monarchy is proud to announce the launch of the Read and Reach Edition of its flagship literacy initiative, Storytime with Mama Iwere. This special edition will see the Foundation donate 200 copies of Her Majesty’s self authored children’s story books to libraries and…

Children’s Day Celebration: Lagos calls for Collective Responsibility for Child Development Lagos calls for Collective Responsibility for Child Development … children development should rest on both government and stakeholders. The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Tuesday, called for stronger collective efforts among stakeholders to eliminate barriers hindering children’s access to quality education, healthcare and overall well-being. While he spoke at the grand finale of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration held at the Police College Ground in Ikeja, Alli-Balogun emphasised that the theme of this year’s event, ‘Children: Our Future and Our Responsibility’, is…

Global Gospel Icon Sinach Declares God’s Faithfulness in Uplifting New Release ‘You Are Good.’ Music Minister Ambassador SINACH Global Gospel Icon Sinach Declares God’s Faithfulness in Uplifting New Release ‘You Are Good.’ Anointed Music Minister Ambassador SINACH releases a powerful new single titled “You Are Good,” a soul-stirring anthem of praise and gratitude that echoes the unchanging goodness of God. The single is available now on all major streaming platforms. Blending heartfelt lyrics with uplifting melodies, “You Are Good” is a reminder that even in the midst of trials, God’s love and mercy remain constant. Sinach delivers an authentic worship…

Oyo makes total payment of N5bn to Osun in LAUTECH ownership deal Ladoke Akintola University of Technology front gate Oyo makes total payment of N5bn to Osun in LAUTECH ownership deal The Oyo State Government has announced that it has so far paid a total of N5bn to the Osun State Government, as part of the agreement for the sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement on Monday, said the state has been paying the sum of N1bn yearly since the agreement was reached on…

UTME reschedule: Candidates will not use formal scores – JAMB Candidates will not use formal scores – JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has ruled out the possibility of candidates using their earlier Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination scores in place of results from the recent resit. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, told The PUNCH on Monday that the initial results have been voided, and only the resit scores will be recognised. “You can’t have two results. One must be withdrawn – that means the old result has been withdrawn,” Benjamin said. Some parents of candidates who participated in…

inDrive launches law enforcement data request platform inDrive launches law enforcement data request platform inDrive, a global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African markets, has launched a law enforcement request portal in Nigeria, providing a secure channel for authorities to access user data for public safety investigations, the company announced Tuesday. The online portal, designed to streamline data requests, ensures that only authorised Nigerian law enforcement officials can submit enquiries, supported by legal documents such as warrants or subpoenas. The initiative reflects inDrive’s push to balance public safety with user privacy in one of its fastest-growing markets. “The launch of…