Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG to capture 4.5 million women with World Bank initiative Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim FG to capture 4.5 million women with World Bank initiative The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, is planning to empower over 4.5 million women across the country with the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up initiative. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated the need for swift action to implement the NFWP-SU, just as the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Keshinro, underscored the power of unity and collaboration that affords women the opportunity to thrive. In a statement signed by the Special…

Couple who raises ₦10 billion brand from scratch Couple who raises ₦10 billion brand from scratch Before major food chains took over the Nigerian market, these two were already pioneers in the food industry. They didn’t just start a business; they created a legacy. This powerful couple built a ₦10 billion brand from scratch? Yes! Mofoluso and Abosede Ayeni are the powerhouses behind the renowned Tantalizers brand! As co-founders of Tantalizers, they built a brand that redefined fast food in Nigeria, setting the pace for local fast-casual dining. As of February 3, 2025, Tantalizers has a market cap or…

Price is Right game show rewards 76 contestants Price is Right game show rewards 76 contestants It was a moment to savour and cherish as the organisers of the Prize is Right game show had its prize redemption ceremony. The show had 76 winners coming to redeem their mouth watering prizes as well as cash rewards running into millions of naira. Speaking at the event, the executive producer of the show and MD of Genesis Studios, Olatubosun Olaegbe, said, “It is all about products and winning. It also gives brand owners the opportunity to showcase their products to a very…

FG launches contactless platform to ease passport renewal in Europe Passports FG launches contactless platform to ease passport renewal in Europe. The Federal Government has unveiled a Contactless Passport Renewal System in Europe to enable Nigerians to renew their passports effortlessly. With this, eligible Nigerians can renew their passports online without visiting an embassy or consulate, reducing waiting times and eliminating the inconvenience of travel. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, noted that the system was designed to streamline passport renewals for Nigerians abroad, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Tunji-Ojo stated that the initiative showed…

FG to engage stakeholders for 12-year basic education model Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa FG to engage stakeholders for 12-year basic education model The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Friday, said the government would engage stakeholders over the proposed 12-year basic education model. Alausa made this known during a press briefing in Abuja. Alausa had during the Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, presented a proposal that aims to transition to 12 years of compulsory education within the existing 6-3-3 system. However, he said at the briefing that the proposal was for discussion,…

Tinubu declares database clean-up as FG found 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN NIMC logo Tinubu declares database clean-up as FG found 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN The National Identity Management Commission has identified over 6,000 Nigeriens registered on its database with the National Identification Number. This was as President Bola Tinubu directed an inter-ministerial committee to ensure comprehensive data for the National Social Register for the Federal Government’s social investment programmes. A reliable source in the Presidency said that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, briefed the Federal Executive Council on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, on the activities of NIMC, an agency…

Nigeria was not like this, economy, security improved significantly during my tenure Former President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria was not like this, economy, security improved significantly during my tenure Former President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s economy and security improved significantly during his tenure. Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this on Wednesday while receiving members of the Katsina State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at his country home in Daura. Buhari recalled that he inherited an economy in crisis and a country grappling with severe security challenges which…

We don’t discard JSS, SSS – Alausa Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa We don’t discard JSS, SSS – Alausa. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has debunked media reports suggesting that the federal government has scrapped the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) and replaced them with a new 12-year uninterrupted basic education model. The minister, who insisted that the reports were not true, explained that he only submitted a proposal seeking to migrate to 12 years of compulsory education while retaining the current 6-3-3-4 structure. The minister had on Thursday during the 2025 Extraordinary National…

Shocking, Dr. Michael Nwoko follows the path of Senator Ned Nwoko, resigns from PDP Michael Nwoko and Senator Ned Nwoko Shocking, Dr. Michael Nwoko follows the path of Senator Ned Nwoko, resigns from PDP PDP In Turmoil As Dr. Michael Nwoko Resigns, Cites Corruption, Betrayal, expresses loyalty to Senator Nwoko. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has suffered yet another major setback following the resignation of Dr. Michael Nwoko, a political heavyweight and Chief of Staff to Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. His departure, laden with scathing criticism, exposes deep-seated dysfunction within the party and signals an impending…

A’Ibom plays host to Niger Delta sports festival Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Eno A’Ibom plays host to Niger Delta sports festival The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, has expressed the willingness of the state to ensure quality hosting of the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival. Eno said this on Friday when a delegation of Niger Delta Development Commission led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, paid a courtesy visit to him in Uyo. The governor noted that sports remained a veritable source of strengthening the existing bonds, amongst Niger Delta states…