Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
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.
Manny Ita – President Bola Tinubu officially launched the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 on Tuesday, marking a strategic pivot toward a production-centered economy focused on factory construction and massive job creation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the President characterized the document as a comprehensive roadmap designed to re-engineer the nation’s industrial base. In a direct address to government agencies, the President emphasized that the success of this new framework would not be found in administrative paperwork but in tangible economic outcomes, stating, “We will measure…
2026 World Cup: NFF sets record straight on FIFA verdict on Nigeria, DR Congo dispute Elegbede Abiodun The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has clarified rumours regarding a decision from FIFA concerning Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over allegations of fielding ineligible players. The issue arose after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were knocked out by DR Congo in a penalty shootout during the World Cup play-offs for the African zone last November, ending their chances of qualifying for the intercontinental play-offs later this year. In response, the NFF lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, challenging the eligibility…
Govt, DBN, World Bank Team Up For North-East Farmers, Bosting Livestock Production Elegbede Abiodun The program to benefit no fewer than 300 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) and its subsidiary company, Impact Credit Guarantee Limited (ICGL), in collaboration with strategic partners, including the World Bank, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development have boosted support for livestock-focused Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the North-East through capacity building, access to access to finance aimed at enhancing productivity within the livestock value chain. L-R; Representative of the MD/CEO; Dr. Tony Okpanachi, DBN Head Business Development; Ayodele…
Polaris Bank Introduces Global Gift Card Feature On VULTe Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has launched a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds. Designed for speed, security, and everyday relevance, the feature allows users to choose from a wide range of international and local brands spanning groceries, beauty and wellness, fashion, electronics, entertainment, gaming, and lifestyle services, all seamlessly accessible on VULTe. Whether…
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…