Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Dangote Fast Tracks Refinery Expansion By Signing $400 Million Equipment Deal Elegbede Abiodun • He aims to set records as the world’s largest refinery. Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery, in a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it to become the largest refinery in the world. The agreement will enable the Group to acquire additional wide range of advanced construction equipment…
GTCO, at 2026 NPA Lagos Polo Tournament, Reinforces Commitment To Sport Development as Lagos STL Wins Elegbede Abiodun Victory showcases Nigeria and Africa to a global audience, reinforcing the continent’s place on the world stage. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sports development in Nigeria and across Africa following the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, where Lagos STL emerged champions of the prestigious Majekodunmi Cup. As headline sponsor of one of Africa’s oldest and most celebrated polo showcases, GTCO continues to champion a platform that blends sporting excellence with…
Manny Ita – Automakers and battery developers are accelerating efforts to commercialize solid-state batteries, with Toyota and QuantumScape now targeting late 2027 for initial limited-production runs, a milestone that could reshape electric-vehicle performance, charging speed, and safety. The companies say the technology could enable charging from 0 to 80 percent in under 15 minutes, a benchmark long viewed as critical for mass EV adoption. Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte used in conventional lithium-ion cells with a solid material, reducing fire risk while allowing higher energy density. Engineers involved in the programs say the approach could deliver significantly longer driving…
Manny Ita – Mercedes-Benz has officially signaled a major departure from the controversial “One-Bow” aerodynamic design language that defined its initial EQ electric vehicle range. Following lukewarm market reception and internal reviews of the “egg-shaped” silhouettes seen on the EQS and EQE, the German automaker is pivoting toward a “unified design” strategy for its 2027 model year. This shift will effectively erase the visual divide between internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models, reintroducing the muscular, three-box proportions and upright statures that historically defined the brand’s luxury identity. The first major beneficiary of this aesthetic overhaul is the…
Manny Ita – The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that it does not determine the exchange rates used for cargo clearance, stating that the responsibility rests solely with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The agency said the clarification became necessary following public concerns and misconceptions over fluctuating import duty charges at the nation’s ports. In a statement issued by the service, officials explained that customs only applies the rates communicated by the apex bank for the valuation of imports and exports. “The Nigeria Customs Service does not fix exchange rates for cargo clearance; we implement the rates provided by the…
Manny Ita – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the establishment of an Africa-owned credit rating agency to address what he described as the persistent mispricing of the continent’s risk by global financial markets. Writing in an opinion article published by the Financial Times, the Nigerian leader argued that existing international rating systems often undervalue African economies, resulting in higher borrowing costs and constrained access to capital. Tinubu stated that the continent requires an independent institution capable of providing assessments grounded in local realities rather than external perceptions. “Africa cannot continue to outsource the evaluation of its economic prospects…
Lagos to make use of drones for intelligence gathering The Lagos State Government has declared its plan to deploy surveillance drones in partnership with security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence gathering and tackle insecurity across the state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, disclosed this in a press conference on Monday to mark the 100 days of his assumption of office, noting that the initiative would bolster aerial surveillance and enhance rapid response to emerging security threats. According to him, the Fund is set to sign…
INEC Meets Transport Unions on Logistics Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN speaks with transport unions in Abuja, ahead of FCT Area Council Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has held a strategic meeting with transport unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its final readiness assessment for the forthcoming #FCTDecides2026 The engagement, which brought together the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the National Association of Transport Owners (NATO), focused on ensuring seamless movement of personnel and election materials across the FCT on Election…
Aigboboh’s Appointment Will Boost Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid – Iseghohimen The Chief Executive Officer of Nicholas Auto Solutions South Africa, Mr. Dennis Annabel Iseghohimen, has congratulated Hon. Sylvester Aigboboh on his appointment as Edo State Coordinator of the National Hope Ambassador for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement on Monday, Iseghohimen described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Aigboboh’s dedication to progressive politics and grassroots mobilisation in Edo State. Aigboboh, who serves as Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, was recently named to coordinate the National Hope Ambassador initiative in the state in support…
Manny Ita – Nigerian security forces have killed several terrorists while repelling coordinated attacks on Pulka and Mandaragirau communities in Borno State, with casualties reported among both troops and insurgents. The clashes occurred late Saturday when fighters suspected to be members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province launched assaults on military positions in the two locations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military operation against insurgency in the North-East, engaged the attackers in intense gun battles after the insurgents attempted to overrun defensive formations. Military sources said the soldiers successfully held their ground, forcing the…