Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Federal Civil Service Recruitment has begun Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Federal Civil Service Recruitment has begun. The Federal Civil Service Commission, has begun a recruitment exercise for various positions within the Federal Civil Service. The Commission made this known on Monday in a statement by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan. The statement said that those who are eligible and interested should visit the commission’s recruitment portal to apply for any position they choose. The statement said, “The Federal Civil Service Commission is receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The vacancy announcement…

Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis. Curious, I opened the attachment. It was a photo of some of the carnage in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – to be precise, the photo of corpses of those killed in the DRC’s never ending war, piled like…

Nigeria’s electricity sector open for investment – Wale Edun says Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Nigeria’s electricity sector open for investment – Wale Edun says. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has declared the country’s electricity sector open for investment at the ongoing #Mission300 African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Addressing selected investors and development partners on Sunday evening, Edun highlighted Nigeria’s electricity sector as a prime opportunity for investment. He emphasised the nation’s commitment to macroeconomic stability, clean energy goals, and achieving universal energy access.…

NCC receives support after backlash of telecom tariff hike • NCC is commended for its leadership and patriotic commitment to make sure of sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF) has expressed support for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in the wake of public backlash over the recent adjustments in telecommunications tariffs by network operators. Speaking at a press conference held in Abuja on, the National President of the group, Opialu Fabian described the tariff adjustments as a necessary step to sustain the telecom sector and safeguard its long-term viability. The CCF clarified misconceptions about the NCC’s…

Sustainable growth through education, skill acquisition, our vision in Ogun —  Olabimtan Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan Sustainable growth through education, skill acquisition, our vision in Ogun —  Olabimtan Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, has said that the State Government’s vision to modernize its eight technical colleges is grounded in the understanding that education and skill acquisition are critical drivers of sustainable growth. Olabimtan, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), said that the economic transformation of any state or nation…

No Political Influence On Cash Transfer Programme – Minister The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda No Political Influence On Cash Transfer Programme – Minister The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has raised concerns about attempts by some politicians to influence the social register used for the government’s conditional cash transfer programme. Naija News recalls that President Bola Tinubu-led government had approved a ₦4 billion allocation for conditional cash transfers aimed at supporting vulnerable households across Nigeria, particularly those displaced by conflict and other crises. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise…

Coca-Cola Retracts Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Due to Toxic Chlorate Contamination Coca-Cola Retracts Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Due to Toxic Chlorate Contamination Coca-Cola’s European bottling unit has initiated a massive recall of popular beverages including Coke, Sprite, and Fanta after detecting dangerous levels of chlorate during routine checks at their Ghent production facility. The recall spans six European countries – Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France, and Luxembourg – affecting products distributed since late November. The contamination poses serious health risks, as high chlorate intake can impair the blood’s oxygen absorption capacity and potentially lead to kidney failure.…

For High Regulatory Reserve Requirements, Levies, Taxes, Banks Charge High Lending Costs to Compensate For High Regulatory Reserve Requirements, Levies, Taxes, Banks Charge High Lending Costs to Compensate. CFG Advisory says Nigerian banks are charging high interest rates on loans to compensate for the costs of holding high regulatory reserves, which they pass on to their customers via high spreads between lending and deposit rates. CFG expressed the views in its January 2025 publication, captioned, “Adverse Effects of High-Interest Rate Spreads on The Nigerian Economy,” which was authored by Mr. Mustafa Chike Obi and Mr. Adetilewa Adebajo. The report defined…

Obasanjo says Yoruba Culture is ‘Authentic and Vital’ To African Identity, appraises Ifa, Orunmila. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo says Yoruba Culture is ‘Authentic and Vital’ To African Identity, appraises Ifa, Orunmila. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the preservation of African cultural heritage, describing it as authentic and vital to the continent’s identity. Obasanjo stated this on Sunday during a luncheon he hosted to celebrate the 50th birthday of renowned female drummer Aralola Olamuyiwa at the Green Legacy Resort within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. Obasanjo lamented the unfortunate relegation of rich African cultures in favour of…

On USSD Disconnection, Nine Banks Clear N160 Billion Debts On USSD Disconnection, Nine Banks Clear N160 Billion Debts. • Owing banks have made the payment of their accumulated N160 billion debts. Nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) earlier pencilled down for disconnection today from the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service will no longer be disconnected from the financial service, following a last-minute payment of their accumulated debts, which reached N160 billion in November last year Before November last year, 18 DMBs owed telecoms operators over N200 billion from USSD debt accumulation, which the banks had refused to remit since 2019.…