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.
FG declares Friday, Monday April as public holidays for Easter celebration Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo FG declares Friday, Monday April as public holidays for Easter celebration The Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April 2025 as public holidays to mark the Christian festival of sacrifice and resurrection – the Good Friday and Easter Monday – respectively. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government, extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion. He emphasized the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love…
CBEX: Avoid Unregistered Investment Platforms – SEC Cautions CBEX CBEX: Avoid Unregistered Investment Platforms – SEC Cautions The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians to steer clear of unregistered digital investment platforms, amid rising concern over the activities of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform, which has reportedly locked users out of their funds since the weekend. Speaking during a virtual engagement with fintech stakeholders on Monday, SEC Director General Emomotimi Agama reiterated that any investment platform not duly registered with the Commission is operating illegally. “Recently, there has been a viral post concerning a particular platform and…
Davido’s incoming album ‘5ive,’ tracklist and artists Davido Davido’s incoming album ‘5ive,’ tracklist and artists Nigerian musician Davido has released the tracklist for his fourth studio album ‘5ive’. Davido did this on his Instagram page with a snippet of the album with a list of artists he featured on the album. “Legacy is not what you leave behind, but what you breathe into the future. 72 hours away! Thank you for the love & support,” Davido said. Davido featured Nigerian artists like Victony, Odumodu, Chike and Omah lay. Caribbean artists like YG Marley, Shenseea and 450 were also featured on…
LASG unveils plan to include Otumara slum in urban renewal scheme Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu LASG unveils plan to include Otumara slum in urban renewal scheme The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to regenerate the Otumara slum in the Ebute Meta area, marking a major step toward inclusive urban renewal. This was said during a key stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, where residents of the riverine community engaged directly with government officials on the upcoming transformation project. While speaking at the meeting, the Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide…
Nigeria banks going global, set for recapitalisation – Cardoso Yemi Cardoso * Recapitalisation meant to promote consolidation and innovation in the sector. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the preparedness of the Nigerian banks for the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. The Director of the Banking Supervision Department, CBN, Dr Olubukola Akinwumi, gave this assurance on Monday in Abuja, at the ongoing 36th Edition of Finance Correspondents and Business Editors Association of Nigeria Seminar organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The theme of the seminar is: “Playing the Global Game: Banking Recapitalisation Towards a One-Trillion Dollar Economy”.…
Nigeria Plays Leadership as Africa Raises $3.6bn in Venture Capital * Nigeria Plays Leadership as Africa Raises $3.6bn in Venture Capital. * African investors emerged as the single largest group of active participants in VC. Despite a 22 per cent year-on-year decline in deals value and 28 per cent drop in volume, Nigeria led the African continent with 16 per cent of the total $3.6 billion Venture Capital (VC) deals in 2024, a new report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA), revealed yesterday. Essentially, venture capital is a form of private equity financing provided to startup companies and small…
Take Advantage of Govt Funding Agencies to Strengthen Export Base – CBN Urges Local Producers * Producers to take full advantage of government-backed institutions. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on local manufacturers and exporters to explore financing opportunities available through various government agencies as part of broader efforts to ease pressure on the naira and strengthen the country’s export base. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Lagos yesterday, with the theme, ‘Enhancing the Effectiveness of Nigerian Products,’ which was hosted by the Bankers’ Committee, the Director of Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion at the CBN, Dr.…
To strengthen economic, Aviation Minister Signs Nigeria, Trinidad & Tobago’s BASA Agreement * Deal to address trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and connectivity. In a landmark move signaling a new era of air connectivity between West Africa and the Caribbean, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and his counterpart, the Honourable Minister of Works and Transport, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Rohan Sinanan, Monday signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago. The historic signing ceremony took place at the VIP Lounge of Piarco International Airport, Trinidad and Tobago, marking the official commencement…
Shettima lauds Akwa Ibom for localizing human capital development vision Vice President Kashim Shettima * Akwa Ibom becomes the pilot state for the programme’s launch. Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended the Akwa Ibom State Government for adopting and localizing the Human Capital Development (HCD) framework, describing it as a model of visionary leadership and grassroots-driven governance. Speaking yesterday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo, shortly before unveiling the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan and the Local Government HCD Implementation Roadmap, Shettima lauded Governor Umo Eno for taking bold steps in institutionalizing the HCD initiative…
JAMB issues important update on admissions to new institutions Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned newly established and upgraded tertiary institutions against engaging in illegal admission practices, urging them to follow due process in student enrolment. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, gave the warning during an interactive session held in Abuja on Monday with principal officers of newly established, upgraded, and adopted universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Speaking at the session, Oloyede explained the standard procedures for student admissions through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), particularly the…