Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

LAWMA Recognises Best Performing Staff …as corp member gets automatic employment The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has honoured outstanding members of its workforce, at a productivity award ceremony, held at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa. The event saw a corp member getting automatic employment, while some temporary staff got full employment. The event, which brought together members of the management and staff from various departments, and operational districts, was meant to recognise and appreciate staff diligence, hard-work, professionalism and exceptional commitment to service delivery. In his address, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commended the awardees across…

New NCC Board Reassures Of Commitment To Driving Nigeria’s Digital Economy To further strengthen Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has presented a newly constituted Board. The new Board recently held its induction retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, targeted at aligning governance priorities with the Commission’s strategic mandate while enhancing members’ understanding of their regulatory responsibilities. The retreat, chaired by NCC Board member, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, provided a forum for robust engagement between the Board and the Commission’s Management. It also served as an opportunity for the NCC to reaffirm its critical role as a catalyst…

Owen Odigie Champions Global Black Stories With Osa’s Vantage Series Nigerian-American writer, producer and entrepreneur Owen Odigie Nigerian-American writer, producer and entrepreneur Owen Odigie is carving out a bold new space in global entertainment, with storytelling rooted in the experiences of the Black diaspora. Odigie is the founder and CEO of Opulence Entertainment, a media company positioned at the crossroads of creativity, capital and culture. His work is driven by a mission to tell nuanced, aspirational stories that reflect the realities of Black professionals navigating power, ambition and identity on a global stage. His latest project, Osa’s Vantage (working title),…

AFCON: Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 AFP via Getty Images * This victory gives Nigeria a perfect start to their Group C campaign. Nigeria kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign with a slim 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the Stade de Fez, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman. The Super Eagles started strongly, with Victor Osimhen and Lookman causing early problems for the Tanzanian defence. Nigeria’s first real chance came in the 11th minute when Chukwueze’s corner found Akor Adams, whose shot was saved by the Tanzanian goalkeeper. Tanzania responded with long-range efforts, but…

NNPC Ltd Reassures Of Commitment To Peace, Responsible Energy Development In Ogoniland Fubara was grateful for President Tinubu’s commitment to finding lasting solutions to recurring issue in Ogoniland. The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, describing the Federal Government’s renewed engagement as a demonstration of hope and a new beginning built on partnership and understanding. Ojulari disclosed this while speaking during a Federal Governmentd elegation’s visit to Ogoniland, in Rivers State, on Monday. “This visit is…

Yuletide: LAWMA Affirms Seamless Waste Management To Lagosians LAWMA deploys waste evacuation trucks and supervisory teams to strategic places. The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reassured of its readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment across the state during the Christmas and New Year festivities. In a statement, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the Authority had activated a comprehensive waste management plan to address the anticipated increase in waste generation across residential, commercial, and public areas, during the period. According to him, LAWMA has deployed waste evacuation trucks, personnel, and…

Report MRS Stations Selling PMS Above ₦739 Nationwide, See Hotline ~ Dangote Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. This initiative underscores the refinery’s commitment to ensuring transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum market. The hotline number 0800 123 5264 is now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations. This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales…

Stanbic IBTC Bank leads African excellence, sponsors  ‘An Evening Of Fashion, Art & Lifestyle’ Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group and one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, reaffirmed its deep commitment to the nation’s creative economy by serving as a key partner of ‘An Evening of Fashion, Art & Lifestyle’, an exclusive celebration of African luxury fashion and contemporary art. The invitation-only event, which was held at The Garden, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, hosted by Africa’s leading luxury fashion house, 2207bytbally, in collaboration with the acclaimed art collective Torrista, brought together high-net-worth individuals, art collectors,…

Fidelity Bank Advances Sustainable Firefighting Practices With Donation Of Hoses And Water Pumps L-R: Lagos State Controller, Federal Fire Service, CF (Controller of Fire), Adebayo Funke; Tolulope Rojaiye, Marketing Business Partner, Fidelity Bank Plc; Assistant Superintendent of Fire, Ishola Folorunsho Olufemi; and Station Commander, Onikan Fire Station, Lagos, Okeke Ferdinand; during the donation of firefighting equipment to the Federal Fire Service at Ikoyi, Lagos, recently. … as donation shows the bank’s dedication to strengthening emergency response. Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community safety and sustainable ecological practices through the donation of essential firefighting and preventive equipment including…

Nigeria champions African crude oil exports to U.S. in 2025 Nigeria has emerged as the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, according to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. A statement posted on the official X handle of the U.S. Mission on Tuesday revealed that Nigeria accounted for more than half of all African crude oil exports to the United States during the period. The country shipped 33.23 million barrels of crude oil, valued at $2.57 billion, to the U.S. in the first eight months of 2025. The statement read: “#DidYouKnow that…