Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Messi shines, scoring two times in Miami’s comeback over LAFC ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the MLS match between Atlanta United and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Messi shines, scoring two times in Miami’s comeback over LAFC Messi shines, scoring two times in Miami’s comeback over LAFC. Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los…

MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays debuts in Lagos with entries MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays debuts in Lagos with entries Nigeria’s leading athletics meet, the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, made its long-awaited entry into Lagos in the third season on Wednesday, with an unprecedented number of entries across the cadet, youth, junior and senior categories. Holding simultaneously at the Yabatech Sports Complex and the UNILAG Sports Centre, the Lagos edition will see 2,505 athletes and 155 secondary schools in 6,298 event entries from Wednesday to Saturday, April 12. The registered athletes include 443 cadets, 824 youth, 610 juniors, and 628 seniors, with…

CBN 2024 BOP surplus at $6.83bn; revamping Nigeria’s economy Central Bank of Nigeria. CBN 2024 BOP surplus at $6.83bn; revamping Nigeria’s economy The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of 6.83 billion dollars for the 2024 financial year. In a statement issued by Hakama Sidi-Ali, Director of the CBN’s Corporate Communications Department, the apex bank described the development as a decisive turnaround from the deficits of 3.34 billion dollars in 2023 and 3.32 billion dollars in 2022. Sidi-Ali attributed the improvement to wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in…

Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneur clocks 68; find amazing facts. Dangote Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneur clocks 68; find amazing facts * He marks his birthday with excellent achievements. As Aliko Dangote celebrates his 68th birthday, his remarkable journey from a small commodity trading business to becoming the wealthiest black person in the world is a testament to his vision and resilience. Find amazing facts about him and his impacts. 1. Worldwide Wealthiest Black Person: Dangote holds the title of the wealthiest black person globally, with an estimated net worth of $23.8 billion as of March 2025, according to Forbes. 2. Dangote Group Founder:…

Ned Nwoko raises ₦30 billion in projects to Delta North Sen. Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko raises ₦30 billion in projects to Delta North * Nwoko prides himself in transformation of the lives of the people of Delta North and beyond. Senator Ned Nwoko has announced a groundbreaking development for Delta North, highlighting the facilitation of over ₦30 billion in projects aimed at transforming the region. The funding comes through President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to address critical infrastructure and agricultural needs. In a tweet on X, Nwoko expressed pride in the progress, stating, “I am proud to announce…

When in office, I didn’t take that which was not mine – Buhari Muhammadu Buhari When in office, I didn’t take that which was not mine – Buhari * Advises to have citizens at the centre of their administrations. When in office, I didn’t take that which did not belong to me – Buhari. Nigeria’s immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has advised those in leadership positions to attach more importance to the welfare of the people than their personal welfare. The former President also said that he left office as the President with the same physical assets he had before…

Lamidi Apapa leads Labour Party after Supreme Court’s ruling against Abure Lamidi Apapa leads Labour Party after Supreme Court’s ruling against Abure * Apapa promises to be proactive to revive party. The Labour Party leadership crisis took a new dimension as one of the party leaders, Lamidi Apapa took over the party’s leadership following the Supreme Court judgement sacking Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman. In its recent judgement, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. But on Wednesday,…

FG, May 1, begins to automate landing, exit cards for foreigners Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo FG, May 1, begins to automate landing, exit cards for foreigners The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated, as part of efforts to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes. With the automation, foreigners will be required to complete the forms online before boarding flights to or from Nigeria. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday, during a joint briefing with the Minister of…

Nigeria can build $1tn economy when electricity is stable – Elumelu Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu Nigeria can build $1tn economy when electricity is stable – Elumelu Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu, has said that Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1tn economy cannot be realised without urgent and sustained efforts to address challenges in the country’s electricity sector. Elumelu, who spoke on Wednesday, at the company’s Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, said access to reliable power remains the single most critical factor in transforming the Nigerian economy, particularly as the country pushes for increased contribution from the…

In 2024, Personal remittances hit $20.93bn – CBN CBN In 2024, Personal remittances hit $20.93bn The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that personal remittance inflows rose to $20.93bn in 2024, reflecting an 8.9 per cent increase year-on-year. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the apex bank while announcing a balance of payments surplus of $6.83bn for the 2024 financial year. The statement was signed by the CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali. The figure marks a significant turnaround from deficits of $3.34bn and $3.32bn recorded in 2023 and 2022, respectively. The CBN said…