Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Reason for removal of transfer charges, by Sterling Bank CEO Why we removed transfer charges, by Sterling Bank CEO As part of its move to reshape Nigeria’s banking landscape, Sterling Bank has eliminated transfer charges for online transactions, ushering in a new era of truly free digital banking. The policy, which is already in effect, is aimed at rewarding Nigerians who join the bank before the end of April, the bank said. At a briefing in Lagos, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Suleiman, underscored the strategic nature of this decision. “This is not an incidental event; it is a…

FG vows to improve power infrastructure FG vows to improve power infrastructure The management of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, a newly created structure by the Federal Government through National Electricity Regulatory Commission, has promised to improve power infrastructure to make energy available for Nigerians. This was disclosed in Osogbo on Thursday by the Managing Director of the NISO, Mr. Mohammed Bello, while addressing staff of the organisation at a technical tour of the National Control Center, Osogbo, Osun State. Bello said the organisation would also work towards modernizing systems of operations and strengthening internal communication. The NISO boss…

Makinde pays affected property owners N264m compensation Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Makinde pays affected property owners N264m compensation. Oyo State Government, on Thursday, began the first batch of N264 million as compensation to property owners affected on the Senator Rasheed Adewolu circular road corridor. The presentation of cheques was held at the conference room of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Agodi in Ibadan, the state capital. After the government had earlier conducted an identification and verification exercise for the property owners on the corridor of the project after which their property was valued for the compensation.…

Katsina collaborate with UNICEF, Sign Three-year Work Plan to Enhance Health, Education, Child Protection Katsina collaborate with UNICEF, Sign Three-year Work Plan to Enhance Health, Education, Child Protection * Farah asks leaders to be accountable for every child’s vaccination in the state. The Katsina State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a three-year work plan (2025-2027) to boost health, education, nutrition and child protection in the state. The three-year work plan, which is aimed at brightening the future of every child in Katsina State, will also enhance water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and social policy in…

Declan Rice music rises to 200% after footballer’s ‘Man of the Match’ victory Odumodublvck Declan Rice rises to 200% after footballer’s ‘Man of the Match’ victory Declan Rice rises to 200% after footballer’s ‘Man of the Match’ victory. Popular Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodu Black, has said his hit song, Declan Rice, experienced a 200% increase in streams as a result of the performance of Arsenal’s midfielder, Declan Rice, in the UEFA Champions League. The musician made this known via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night. He wrote, “Yesterday, Declan Rice went 200% o’…

Enugu Electricity Commission Issues Fresh 5MW Power Licence Enugu Electricity Commission Issues Fresh 5MW Power Licence The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has issued a 5MW power generation license to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd to set up a gas-fired plant. This brings to a total of 15MW, the worth of power generation licenses issued by EERC since the successful completion of the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to the agency on October 22, 2024, a feat it was the first state to achieve. Speaking during the issuance of the license at the EERC…

Verve International Takes Its Place In Global Payments Power 50 Verve International Takes Its Place In Global Payments Power 50 Verve International, Africa’s largest domestic payments scheme and a subsidiary of the Interswitch Group, has been named in the first-ever Global Payments Power 50 list by The Power 50, recognising the most innovative companies driving innovation and transformation in the global payments industry. Founded in 2018, The Power 50 shines a spotlight on those who are transforming financial services for the better and delivers ongoing support and development for participants. Bringing together a diverse yet interconnected community, the Payments Power…

Ward Delineation: Angry Warri Youths Demand Sack of INEC Commissioner Ward Delineation: Angry Warri Youths Demand Sack of INEC Commissioner Warri youths have called for the immediate removal of Rhoda Gumus, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Commissioner for Cross River, Edo, and Delta states, following accusations of fraud in the recent Ward Delineation process for the Warri Federal Constituency. The demand follows protests that erupted after an announcement of new ward and polling unit boundaries by INEC last Friday. The boundaries were revealed after a Supreme Court ruling aimed at reorganizing electoral constituencies. However, the Itsekiris communities in Warri…

Knowing the reason behind Pastor Jimmy Odukoya’s dreadlocks reservation Jimmy Odukoya Knowing the reason behind Pastor Jimmy Odukoya’s dreadlocks reservation * God says i shouldn’t cut my hair. The Senior Pastor, Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has shared the spiritual instruction behind his decision to keep his dreadlocks—a choice that sparked mixed reactions within and outside the church. In a recent sermon, he shared on Facebook on Wednesday, the cleric revealed that his dreadlocks were not a fashion statement, and he would have cut it if God told him to. “Before I came back, one of the things…

Dangote refinery drops petrol price to N865 Fuel pump Dangote refinery drops petrol price to N865 The Dangote refinery has informed marketers and its customers of a downward review of its ex-gantry loading cost to N865 per litre. The new price is a reduction of N15 from N880 per litre sold by the facility on Wednesday. Our correspondent gathered that the refinery informed its customers in a notice sent out on Thursday morning. A Pro forma invoice was sighted by our correspondent and checks into petroleumprice.ng also confirmed the development. Recall that marketers had exclusively informed our correspondent that the…