Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso form Confederation, finally exit  ECOWAS today Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso form Confederation, finally exit  ECOWAS today. January 29, 2024, the three countries led by military regimes formally notified ECOWAS of their desire for “immediate” withdrawal. But the texts of the West African organisation required one year’s notice for it to be effective. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are now united in a confederation called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Their military rulers accuse ECOWAS of having imposed “inhuman, illegal and illegitimate” sanctions against them after the coups that brought them to power. They also believe…

Dangote ready to purchase 12m barrels of crude oil from US refinery Dangote ready to purchase 12m barrels of crude oil from US refinery The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is purchasing up to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the United States. The refinery resorted to crude importation as local supply challenges hindered the new $20bn refinery’s push to reach full refining capacity. Recall that the refinery plans to reach its 650,000 barrels per day capacity in June this year. However, low local crude supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is currently a challenge to this plan to…

Union Bank Rewards 360 Customers with N21 Million in First Save and Win Palli Promo 4 Draw Union Bank Rewards 360 Customers with N21 Million in First Save and Win Palli Promo 4 Draw Union Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has kicked off its Save and Win Palli Promo 4 campaign on a high note following the announcement of its first set of winners in its inaugural monthly draws. The first live draw of this season, which took place at the Bank’s Head Office in Marina, Lagos, rewarded 60 customers with ₦100,000 each. Additionally, 300 other winners went home with…

Komolafe points to Industrial engineering as key to sustainable growth Komolafe points to Industrial engineering as key to sustainable growth Komolafe points to Industrial engineering as key to sustainable growth. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has emphasised the pivotal role of industrial engineering in driving sustainable infrastructure and inclusive growth. He made this assertion while delivering a lecture at the Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Lagos State University, on Tuesday. “Industrial engineering has long been a vital force in driving progress, efficiency, and innovation, but its impact extends…

Tinubu signs landmark Dar es Salaam Declaration, champions electricity revolution in Africa Tinubu, others in Tanzania Tinubu signs landmark Dar es Salaam Declaration, champions electricity revolution in Africa President Bola Tinubu has wrapped up his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. Arriving on Sunday, the Nigerian leader participated in the two-day event hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Bank Group. The Summit culminated in the adoption of the Dar es Salaam Declaration,…

About 1.4 million for deportation in US, 3690 Nigerians in the number Donald Trump About 1.4 million for deportation in US, 3690 Nigerians in the number Nigerians numbering 3,690 in the United States are faced with deportation as Donald Trump begins a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. In a document compiled by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations and sighted by our correspondent on Tuesday, the agency revealed the data is broken down by nationality and number of people faced with deportation. It also clarified that as of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 non-citizens…

Tinubu declares N300,000 grants to Borno outstanding entrepreneurs President Bola Tinubu Tinubu declares N300,000 grants to Borno outstanding entrepreneurs. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, declared an unconditional grant of N300,000 to outstanding entrepreneurs participating in the 6th Expanded National MSME Clinics and Fashion Hub in Borno State. Speaking on behalf of the President at the opening of the event at the Government House in Maiduguri, Vice President Kashim Shetima said the grant will serve as a support to their businesses. “I am pleased to announce on behalf of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that an unconditional grant of N300,000…

JAMB declares registration, examination dates for 2025 UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the sale of forms will begin on January 31, 2025, and close on March 5, 2025. He said the sale of application documents and e-PIN vending will begin on March 10, 2025 for direct entry candidates. The exercise will end on April 7, 2025. While the Mock-UTME is scheduled for April 5, 2025, the main exam (UTME) will be held from April 25, 2025, to May 5, 2025.…

Fubara clocks 50, President Tinubu celebrates him Siminalayi Fubara Fubara clocks 50, President Tinubu celebrates him. President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, lauded Fubara’s contributions to governance in Rivers State and his efforts to foster growth in the region. The President further urged Fubara to redouble his efforts in promoting peace and unity, stressing the importance of harmony as a foundation for sustainable development. “As you celebrate this milestone, I commend your…

Access Bank  honoured, bags THISDAY’s ‘Global Bank of the Year’ Award, Aig-Imoukhuede becomes ‘Titan of the Year’ R-L: Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director, Access Bank PLC; Tochi Wigwe, Daughter of Herbert Wigwe, former Group CEO, Access Holdings; Maame Saarah Buckman; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings PLC; Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede, Managing Director, Coronation Asset Management Limited, and Funke Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede, at the THISDAY Awards 2025 where Access Bank won Global Bank of the Year award and Aig-Imoukhuede was named Titan of the Year, in Lagos… Monday night. Access Bank PLC (‘the Bank’), the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings PLC (‘the Company’), has…