Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nathaniel Bassey performs during Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast Nathaniel Bassey Nathaniel Bassey performs during Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast Nathaniel Bassey performs during Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast. Nigerian pastor and popular gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey on Monday ministered at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The event, a non-governmental and non-political gathering, was hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance as the 47th President and Vice President of the United States. Invited to minister at the occasion, Bassey delivered a moving rendition of his song Take the Stage,…

Globacom CEO Ahmad Farroukh steps down after one month in office Globacom CEO Ahmad Farroukh Globacom CEO Ahmad Farroukh steps down after one month in office Ahmad Farroukh, who was appointed CEO of Nigerian telecom giant Globacom in October 2024, resigned after just one month in the role, multiple sources close to the matter confirmed. While Globacom has not issued an official statement or communicated the resignation internally, several industry insiders suggest the decision was linked to significant challenges within the company’s organisational structure. A mid-level manager at Globacom, speaking on the condition of anonymity, speculated Farroukh’s departure was tied…

BVN enrollments leaps to 64.8 million in January – NIBSS BVN enrollments leaps to 64.8 million in January – NIBSS The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) says the volume of Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrollments in the country has risen to 64.8 million this month from the 63.47 million recorded at the end of 2024. Commenting on their latest BVN data on Monday evening, the agency revealed a gap between the number of accounts and the number of BVNs, which is a compulsory requirement for opening an account. The number of active bank accounts in Nigeria stood at 231.1 million…

Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III Welcome Côte d’Ivoire’s Deputy Senate President in a Landmark Visit to the Warri Kingdom Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III Welcome Côte d’Ivoire’s Deputy Senate President in a Landmark Visit to the Warri Kingdom In a historic moment for diplomacy, cultural exchange, and female leadership, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri, and Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III are set to host Senator Fanny Moussokoura Chantel, Deputy Senate President of Côte d’Ivoire and 1st Vice President of the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association (ECOFEPA). Senator Fanny Moussokoura Chantel, Deputy Senate…

Keyamo visits Ekiti, Airport Runway, World Class Standard The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo Keyamo visits Ekiti, Airport Runway, World Class Standard. …all the facilities needed for a standard airport have been provided. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has commended the quality of work done on the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado- Ekiti, describing the airport runway as world-class. Keyamo who landed at the Ekiti airport around 5.15pm on Monday and was welcomed with a water salute, said he was at the airport on a fact finding mission. He told…

Edun gives insight into Tinubu’s administration’s effort in stabilising economy, reducing poverty Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun Edun gives insight into Tinubu’s administration’s effort in stabilising economy, reducing poverty. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is stabilising the economy through bold socio-economic reforms aimed at revitalising critical sectors, reducing poverty and restoring public confidence, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun said yesterday. The administration, he affirmed, would focus on major infrastructural projects this year to stimulate growth and job creation. Edun, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance to defend…

Trump, 47th President, saved by God to make USA great again Trump, 47th President, saved by God to make US America great again • … going to make major changes that will impact the entire nation and the world. President Donald Trump, yesterday, declared that he was saved by God from assassination attempts while campaigning for a second term in office to make America great again as he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. President Donald Trump, yesterday, declared that he was saved by God from assassination attempts while campaigning for a second…

Trump grants TikTok 75-day grace period US President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as the 47th President in the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 [Credit: BBC] Trump grants TikTok 75-day grace period “Essentially, with TikTok, I have the right to either sell it or close it,” Trump told reporters in the White House. US President Donald Trump has ordered a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the US, as he floated an idea of partnering with the app’s Chinese owner. The executive order delayed the implementation of the Protecting Americans from…

Billionaires’ Wealth Grew Three Times Faster in 2024 by $2 Trillion – Oxfam Report Billionaires’ Wealth Grew Three Times Faster in 2024 by $2 Trillion – Oxfam Report The wealth of world’s billionaires, including Nigerians, grew three times faster in 2024 than the previous year, global advocacy group, Oxfam International revealed in its new report. The report was primed to coincide with the time scores of the world’s political and financial elite are converging for the annual meetings of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. In another Nigeria-specific report, the global advocacy group stated that…

Now NCC Approves 50% Rise in Telecoms Tariff • Hike will foster efficient service delivery for users. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday approved the raising of telecoms tariff by 50 percent in what observers believe was approved in a bid to improve telecom services. In recent times, the quality of services by all telecoms providers have depreciated significantly all service lines. The approved increase was disclosed in a statement signed by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka. The approval comes at a time when different telecoms subscriber groups were kicking against any tariff hike which according to them…