Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Senate plans to reverse japa, collates data of Nigerians abroad Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate plans to reverse japa, collates data of Nigerians abroad The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations has expressed concern over the growing trend of Nigerians migrating abroad in search of better opportunities, commonly referred to as the “Japa” syndrome. The committee, chaired by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi), has vowed to address this issue as part of its strategy to strengthen the nation’s economy and reduce mass emigration. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, emphasised the importance of reversing the trend for the benefit of the…

OPEC oil output declined in January – Report OPEC oil output declined in January – Report The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ crude production dipped for a second consecutive month in January as a drop in exports from Nigeria and Iran affected crude outputs. According to a report by Reuters on Wednesday, the development counteracted a recovery in the United Arab Emirates, where field maintenance had limited production in December. The report noted that oil-exporting countries pumped 26.53 million barrels per day last month, representing a reduction of 50,000 bpd from the amount produced in December 2024. The…

Leaders of APC receive Nwoko into party, promises to capture Delta in next election Ganduje welcomes Nwoko into APC Leaders of APC receive Nwoko into party, promises to capture Delta in next election Leaders of APC receive Nwoko into party, promises to capture Delta in next election. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, welcomed the senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, following his defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Nwoko, who officially switched allegiance to the APC, hinged his exit on the current crisis rocking the PDP leadership. The lawmaker added…

ICAN launches FIRS chapter, praises Adedeji’s leadership of tax agency FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji ICAN launches FIRS chapter, praises Adedeji’s leadership of tax agency. President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Davidson Alaribe, on Tuesday, inaugurated a chapter of the body for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), charging officers of the chapter to continue to uphold high ethical standards associated with the profession. Alaribe, while speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, said the significance of the chapter of ICAN at FIRS is founded on the tax agency being the largest employer of chartered accountants in the country. A…

Fidelity Bank set to Launch Innovative SME Hub with Creative Studios Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Fidelity Bank set to Launch Innovative SME Hub with Creative Studios Fidelity Bank, a leading financial institution, has announced the imminent launch of its dedicated physical facility for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) and entrepreneurs in the creative sector. Known as the Fidelity SME Hub, the multipurpose facility features training halls, meeting rooms, networking spaces, podcast rooms as well as music, photography and content production studios. “For nearly four decades, Fidelity Bank has been at the forefront of supporting small businesses in achieving their potential and…

SANWO-OLU EXTENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO ABDULRAZAQ AT 65 Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu SANWO-OLU EXTENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO ABDULRAZAQ AT 65 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Kwara State counterpart and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as he celebrates his 65th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued in Lagos on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, praised Governor AbdulRazaq for being a respected leader and good manager of human and material resources. He said Governor AbdulRazaq has displayed pragmatic leadership with selflessness and dedication by rendering quality service…

LASTMA installs Engr. Lateef Somide as Special Traffic Mayor At the installation of the Permanent Secretary. In its mandate and effort to ensure smooth traffic management in the State, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has inducted the Permanent Secretary, Office of Infrastructure, Engr. Lateef Somide as a Special Traffic Mayor. The induction ceremony took place in the Conference Room of the Office of Works, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the ceremony, Engr. Somide described his induction as a welcome development to improve vehicular movement and traffic management in the State. He praised the activities of the agency, noting that…

LAGOS: CIPMN INDUCTS ECONOMIC PLANNING COMMISSIONER, PERM SEC AS FELLOWS Photo l-r: Registrar, Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Mr. Henry Mbadiwe; Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George; the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Olayinka Ojo and Head, Financial Control, CIPMN, Mr. Durogbitan Babajide, during the induction of the Commissioner and the Permanent Secretary as fellows of CIPMN, held at the ministry’s conference room, Alausa, Ikeja. LAGOS: CIPMN INDUCTS ECONOMIC PLANNING COMMISSIONER, PERM SEC AS FELLOWS The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has inducted the Lagos State Commissioner for Economic…

DELE MOMODU ENCOUNTERS A MIRACLE AT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5… Chief Dele Momodu A MIRACLE AT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5… I landed in London this morning from Accra, Ghana, with my Bestie PRINCE ADEDAMOLA ADEREMI of ILE-IFE… I was to go home briefly before returning to the airport with my second son ENITANYOLE who’s joining us on our next flight at noon. PRINCE and I headed to the Heathrow Express assuming our flight will depart from Terminal 5 only to be redirected to Terminal 3. PRINCE headed home while I stayed back to await my son… Anyway. While in the lift, a…

DELE MOMODU ENCOUNTERS A MIRACLE AT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5… A MIRACLE AT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5… I landed in London this morning from Accra, Ghana, with my Bestie PRINCE ADEDAMOLA ADEREMI of ILE-IFE… I was to go home briefly before returning to the airport with my second son ENITANYOLE who’s joining us on our next flight at noon. PRINCE and I headed to the Heathrow Express assuming our flight will depart from Terminal 5 only to be redirected to Terminal 3. PRINCE headed home while I stayed back to await my son… Anyway. While in the lift, a lady in front…