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FG, For Diplomatic Roles, Screens Femi Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro, Others Femi Fani-Kayode FG, For Diplomatic Roles, Screens Femi Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro, Others. The Federal Government is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Impeccable sources familiar with the developments revealed that a former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo administration, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, are among the nominees. It was gathered that the vetting is not conducted centrally, as nominees are being asked to report to the DSS…

See How Much Salary MLS Players Earn Lionel Messi See How Much Salary MLS Players Earn Major League Soccer is one of the fastest-growing soccer leagues in the world. Each year, new multi-million dollar franchises are being introduced, the league’s popularity continues to rise, and star players—both young and experienced—are arriving to ply their trade in the division. From Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to FC Cincinnati’s new signing Kevin Denkey, MLS is now packed with superstars, many of whom take home huge sums of money each week as Designated Players. Not everyone in the league, however, is so fortunate. Some…

Wonderful Things To Know About Lionel Messi Wonderful Things To Know About Lionel Messi Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, both by fans and his peers. As the face of the world’s most popular sport for nearly two decades, certain facts about the Argentine superstar are well known. Most fans (or at least they should) know that he made his name at FC Barcelona, won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in 2022, and has had a long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. However, beyond the obvious, there’s plenty that many may not know…

World Bank grants CBN $10.50m, not loan World Bank World Bank grants CBN $10.50m, not loan The World Bank said that the planned $10.50m financing to the Central Bank of Nigeria is a grant, not a loan. Following a source at the World Bank who spoke to our correspondent under the condition of anonymity on Friday, the amount is being provided under the Finance for Development Multi-Donor Trust Fund as part of a partnership between the World Bank and the CBN. It was earlier reported that Nigeria had approached the World Bank for a $10.50m loan to enhance the CBN’s…

Nigerians in Diaspora meet in UK for investment summit Nigerians in Diaspora meet in UK for investment summit Nigerians in Diaspora meet in UK for investment summit. It was an atmosphere for partnership and patriotism at the 12th edition of the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit, 2025. The summit held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, brought together top-tier government officials and entrepreneurs committed to transforming Nigeria’s economic narrative, starting from the Diaspora. Founded in 2013 by Bimbo Afolayan, the summit has evolved into a strategic platform connecting Nigerians abroad with credible investment and mentoring opportunities…

eTranzact international records N5bn pre-tax profit Managing Director of eTranzact International, Niyi Toluwalope eTranzact international records N5bn pre-tax profit ETranzact International Plc has posted a pre-tax profit of N5bn for the year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a 53.2 per cent year-on-year growth from a pre-tax profit of N3.1bn in 2023, highlighting the company’s accelerating profitability and strategic expansion. The fintech company’s audited results released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited revealed that its full-year revenue surged to N29.8bn, while profits from core operations climbed to N4.6bn, reflecting a 48.8 per cent increase from the previous year. Shareholders were rewarded…

Miss Osun Joy Raimi emerges winner Miss World Nigeria 2025 Miss Osun Joy Raimi crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025 [Credit: X| benmurraybruce] Miss Osun Joy Raimi emerges winner Miss World Nigeria 2025 Joy Mojisola Raimi representing Osun State has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2025 title. The founder of the Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Bruce wrote, “Congratulations to Joy Mojisola Raimi, the 24-year-old representing Osun State, on being crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025! “The grand finale took place at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos,…

FG installs CCTV on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi Minister of Works, David UmahiT FG installs CCTV on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. While speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor security incidents but also to help prevent…

Reason behind Nigeria’s lowest GDP ratio globally – Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima [Credit: X | #stanleynkwocha_] Reason behind Nigeria’s lowest GDP ratio globally. Vice President Kashim Shettima has given reason why Nigeria has one of the lowest tax-to-GDP ratios in the world. He said this on Friday in Abuja at an event organised by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. Shettima, who is in Senegal for the country’s Independence Day celebrations, was represented by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs (Office of the Vice President), Dr.…

Makinde presents Oba Owoade, new Alaafin of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde presenting the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade after his coronation on Saturday. Credit: X Makinde presents Oba Owoade, new Alaafin of Oyo. Governor Seyi Makinde presenting the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade after his coronation on Saturday. Credit: X The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to the entire world at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. Makinde, while presenting him to the mammoth crowd, on Saturday, said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I…