Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote calls refinery Tinubu’s brainchild Dangote, refinery Dangote calls refinery Tinubu’s brainchild Dangote calls refinery Tinubu’s brainchild and hails him as a leader with vision. The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex as the brainchild of President Bola Tinubu. Dangote gave the credit during the President’s visit to the complex in Lagos State. “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Your Excellency on your visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex and to commission this concrete road and other roads which you graciously approved. “I must emphasise…

Economic activities increase 6th consecutive month – CBN Economic activities increase 6th consecutive month – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, report has indicated that economic activities expanded for the sixth consecutive month at 52.1 index points in May 2025. Disclosing this in its Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Report for May 2025, CBN also noted that the industry (51.6 index points), service (51.7 index points) and Agriculture (53.4 index points) sectors recorded growth during the review period. The report showed that Petroleum and Coal Products subsector in the Industry sector recorded highest expansion in the month while the Paper…

Nigeria, for health sector in 18 months, secured over $2.2bn – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Nigeria, for health sector in 18 months, secured over $2.2bn – Tinubu * Initiative targets to renovate over 17,000 primary health centres, train 120,000 frontline health workers President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria secured over $2.2bn health sector commitments through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched by his administration in December 2023. “That initiative secured over $2.2 billion in health sector commitments, with clear, measurable targets,” Tinubu said when he inaugurated the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja. He described the…

EPL to release fixtures June 18, confirms 2025/26 season start date Premier League EPL to release fixtures June 18, confirms 2025/26 season start date The Premier League has officially started the 2025/26 season following its Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, June 4. With the administrative transition now complete, all 20 clubs — including promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland — have been formally recognised as members of the top flight. “The change from 2024/25 to the 2025/26 campaign has been formalised,” the League confirmed in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, marking the official start of…

Netflix cites market situations, increases subscription fees again Netflix cites market situations, increases subscription fees again Netflix has raised its subscription fees in Nigeria for the third time since 2024, with the Premium Plan rising by 21.43%, from ₦7,000 to ₦8,500 per month. This marks the streaming platform’s first price adjustment in 2025. Subscription tiers of others have also been affected. The Standard Plan now costs ₦6,500, up from ₦5,500—a hike of 18.18%. The Basic Plan has increased from ₦3,500 to ₦4,000, while the Mobile Plan moved from ₦2,200 to ₦2,500, reflecting increases of 14.29% and 13.64% respectively. The latest…

Telcos opposition to banks plan USSD fee deduction from end users Telcos opposition to banks plan USSD fee deduction from end users * Telcoms disagree saying agreements has to come to play first. Against claims by Deposit Money Bank (DMBs) that starting from June 3, USSD charges will now be deducted directly from customers’ airtime instead of their bank accounts, telecom operators have however, faulted the claim, saying that will not be possible until agreements are met. Telecom operators claimed that there has not been any formal communication agreeing to that either from them or the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).…

Nigeria Expresses Readiness To Play Host To 2025 West Africa Economic Summit – Tuggar The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Yusuf Tuggar * Nigeria Expresses Readiness To Play Host To 2025 West Africa Economic Summit – Tuggar Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, has announced that the country will be hosting the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) aimed at enhancing inclusive regional integration. While speaking during a meeting with ambassadors from West African nations in Abuja on Tuesday, Tuggar emphasised Nigeria’s dedication to collaborating with the diplomatic community. He also mentioned that the summit, an initiative…

LAWMA Seeks Proper Waste Management During Ed-El-Kabir LAWMA Seeks Proper Waste Management During Ed-El-Kabir * Says June 5 which is World Environment Day 2025 should serve as an opportunity for every Lagos resident to commit to healthy lifestyle. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to embrace proper waste management, to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after this year’s Id-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Managing Director/CEO Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, assured residents that extensive provisions have been made to handle the anticipated increase in waste generation throughout the Sallah period, noting that…

Tinubu, Tunde Bakare meet in Lagos Pastor Tunde Bakare visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos on Wednesday  Photo: State House. Tinubu, Tunde Bakare meet in Lagos President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, in Lagos State. The visit was revealed in a post by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, who shared a photo of the President with the cleric on his X handle. Speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, Bakare said his conversation with the President focused on national development and the future of Nigeria. He said, “It’s…

INEC releases final list of candidates, opens up campaigns for Anambra 2025 Election National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. Credit: INEC INEC releases final list of candidates, opens up campaigns for Anambra 2025 Election The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election and announced the official commencement of election campaigns. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the list followed the conclusion of candidate substitution processes and the verification…