Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

World Bank maintains Nigeria’s growth at 3.6% in spite of challenges World Bank World Bank maintains Nigeria’s growth at 3.6% in spite of challenges The World Bank has reiterated its projection that the Nigerian economy would grow by 3.6 per cent in 2025 despite the shift in the global trade dynamics. This was disclosed in its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report released on Tuesday, where it slashed its forecasts for nearly 70 per cent of all economies, including the United States, China, and Europe, as well as six emerging market regions, from the levels it projected just six months ago,…

FG ready to recruit over 30,000 into civil service, warns job seekers to beware of fakes FG ready to recruit over 30,000 into civil service, warns job seekers to beware of fakes Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned Nigerian job seekers to beware of fraudsters spreading fake information about recruitment into the paramilitary services. According to a statement released on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Abuja, the Board’s Secretary, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, noted that a fake letter is being shared on social media, pretending to give details about the recruitment exercise. Jibril confirmed…

Hidden reason for donation of my first 500K music-earnings to church – Ruger Ruger Hidden reason for donation of my first 500K music-earnings to church – Ruger Afrobeats star Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he donated his first-ever earnings from music to the church. Speaking in a recent interview with VJ Adams, the singer shared how his initial payment of ₦500,000 was entirely given to his place of worship. According to Ruger, this act of faith was followed by significant financial breakthroughs. “My first earnings from music was ₦500,000 when I first came out.…

Toyin Abraham’s ‘Iyalode’ hits ₦103.7M Box Office within four days Iyalode Toyin Abraham’s ‘Iyalode’ hits ₦103.7M Box Office within four days Toyin Abraham’s latest cinematic masterpiece, Iyalode, has exploded the Nigerian box office, raking in a staggering ₦103.7 million within just four days of its release. The Nollywood star, visibly elated by the film’s phenomenal performance, took to Instagram to thank her fans for their unwavering support. “Thank you everyone Iyalode still showing in all cinemas in Nigeria,” she wrote in a post that drew over 23,000 likes in a matter of hours. The comment section was flooded with congratulatory…

Akinwumi Adesina joins board of advisor of World Food Prize Foundation Dr Akinwumi Adesina. Akinwumi Adesina joins board of advisor of World Food Prize Foundation The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina to its Council of Advisors. Its President, Mashal Husain, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York. Adesina, who serves out his second-term 10-year tenure at AfDB in September, was a 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. Husain said, “President Adesina embodies the values and…

NASS plans to swear-in Presidents-elect in National Assembly Arcade Nigeria’s National Assembly. NASS plans to swear-in Presidents-elect in National Assembly Arcade The National Assembly has revealed plans to initiate a bill to ensure that Presidents-elect are sworn in the arcade of the National Assembly. The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, made this disclosure while responding to questions on the June 12 anniversary on Tuesday in Abuja. Bamidele said that the legislation was part of efforts to strengthen the country’s democracy. He said that the parliament would also initiate another legislation for the President to deliver the ‘State of the…

ICC renamed as Bola Tinubu Conference Center – FG President Bola Tinubu ICC renamed as Bola Tinubu Conference Center – FG The International Conference Centre, (ICC) in Abuja has taken a new namer after President Bola Tinubu. The previous name International Conference Centre has been exchanged with Bola Ahmed Tunubu Conference Center. The revelation of the new name came up during the launching of the newly rehabilitated facility on Tuesday in Abuja by the president. The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau and many others were in attendance during the…

N-HYPPADEC asks for more tree planting to celebrate World Environment Day N-HYPPADEC asks for more tree planting to celebrate World Environment Day As the world marks the 2025 Environment Day, the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has raised awareness on the danger of plastic waste, the need for its effective management and called for massive planting of trees. Under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, N-HYPPADEC organised an awareness campaign on Thursday and distributed 1000 seedlings to GYB Model Science School and royal fathers in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The Ag. Managing Director/CEO of N-HYPPADEC, Dr. Jimoh…

Lagos employs drones, fines to deal with Waterfront crimes Dayo Bush Alebiosu Lagos employs drones, fines to deal with Waterfront crimes * Any unauthorised land reclamation… will lead to immediate forfeiture of 50%. In a decisive move to curb the rising threat of environmental degradation, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a tough new policy that enforces the forfeiture of illegally reclaimed land and slaps violators with fines equivalent to current market values. The goal is to safeguard the state’s vulnerable coastal zones and marine ecosystems. Approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the policy was announced by the Commissioner for Waterfront…

Pastor Adeboye on courtesy visit to Alaafin of Oyo Adeboye Visits Alaafin of Oyo Credit: Facebook | Ajisebi Oyo Radio TV Pastor Adeboye on courtesy visit to Alaafin of Oyo The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, at the monarch’s palace in Oyo town. Adeboye Visits Alaafin of Oyo Credit: Facebook | Ajisebi Oyo Radio TV This was made known through a Facebook post by Ajísebí Ọ̀yọ́ Radio, which shared photos from the event alongside a caption written…