Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

We’re training 100,000 artisans under FG’s skill-up programme – Afiz Ogun President Bola Tinubu We’re training 100,000 artisans under FG’s skill-up programme – Afiz Ogun The Federal Government has said that it will train at least 100,000 artisans in the country in the Skill Up Artisan Super programme of President Bola Tinubu’s current administration. The FG, through the Industrial Training Fund, said the programme was part of the administration’s plan to upgrade artisans of various occupations to international standards. The Director-General of the ITF, Mr Afiz Ogun, disclosed this at the inauguration of the South-West Secretariat of the Association of…

USSD banking services charges will be from airtime – NCC USSD banking services charges will be from airtime – NCC In compliance with a new directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced a change in the billing method for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking services. Beginning June 3, 2025, charges for USSD transactions will no longer be deducted from customers’ bank accounts but directly from their mobile airtime balance. The bank disclosed this in a customer notice titled “New NCC-Mandated USSD Billing Process” sent out on Tuesday. The change aligns with the…

Union Bank, PAPSS Simplify Cross-Border Transactions Union Bank, PAPSS Simplify Cross-Border Transactions To deliver simpler, smarter banking solutions, Union Bank of Nigeria has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, a Financial Market Infrastructure that provides hassle-free and convenient cross-border money transfers to some selected African countries. This revolutionary payment solution for implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is designed to transform how payments are made across Africa. With PAPSS, customers can send money instantly to Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Djibouti, Nigeria and more African countries in the future.…

Nestlé, Ministry Of Livestock Development Unveil Dairy Technical Skills Development Program Nestlé, Ministry Of Livestock Development Unveil Dairy Technical Skills Development Program Nestlé collaborate with Government to Enhance Dairy Sector through Technical Skills Development Program This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World Milk Day 2025, aims to enhance the quality and volume of milk production in Nigeria, addressing critical needs within the dairy sector. The LOI reflects a shared commitment to develop mid-level technical and vocational skills essential for strengthening Nigeria’s dairy value chain, ensuring food security, improving nutrition, and fostering sustainable…

Jason Njoku gives insight why he shut down iROKOtv in Nigeria Jason Njoku Jason Njoku gives insight why he shut down iROKOtv in Nigeria * Says lack of market for streaming service. iROKOtv founder Jason Njoku has said that his company’s $100 million local investment proved to be a costly error. His March 2025 blog post is currently gaining renewed attention as public interest in the company recently surged following a court order freezing Njoku’s bank accounts amid an increasing debt crisis. Speaking via a blog post titled “Streaming in Nigeria. Did the Market Win?” Njoku declared that iROKOtv operated…

AYC organises West African Youth for innovation, Industrial Growth in Abuja AYC organises West African Youth for innovation, Industrial Growth in Abuja The Africa Youth Conference (AYC) 2025 says it will mobilise youth leadership across the West African sub-region to build capacity for innovation and industrial development across the continent. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, AYC Convener Mr Nwokorie David announced that the conference would be organised in partnership with the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology. According to David, the event is scheduled to take place on June 17 and 18…

Rachel Akhuetie Appointed Parallex Bank’s New Non-Executive Director Rachel Akhuetie Rachel Akhuetie Appointed Parallex Bank’s New Non-Executive Director Parallex Bank Limited has made a significant strategic move by appointing Rachel Akhuetie, a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of cross-industry experience, to its board of directors as a non-executive director. The appointment represents a calculated effort by the commercial bank to enhance its leadership capabilities and accelerate its growth trajectory in Nigeria’s competitive banking industry. Proven Track Record in Energy Sector Leadership Mrs. Akhuetie brings formidable credentials to her new role, drawing from her extensive tenure as Executive Director…

Refreshing and sizzling pop diva Ashny drops double EP in a courageous music feat never before attained by any Nigerian female artiste. Refreshing and sizzling pop diva Ashny drops double EP in a courageous music feat never before attained by any Nigerian female artiste. Ashny aka Char Char aka The Jaguar with a charm aka Fresh Fish Forever released her second studio album ‘Femme Fatale’ on december 1st 2024 to great reviews and accolades. The album which had engaging and fan favourites like ‘Fuego’, ‘Dance Away’, ‘Fine’, ‘In My Feelings’ and the moster hit ‘If No Be You’ had barely…

Okocha speaks on his preference for Osimhen’s move Victor Osimhen Okocha speaks on his preference for Osimhen’s move Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has intervened on the speculation surrounding Victor Osimhen’s future, urging the striker to consider staying at Galatasaray despite uncertainty over his next move. Okocha, who played for Fenerbahçe from 1996 to 1998, believes Turkey is an excellent place to play and live football, and Osimhen’s happiness in the country could be a key factor in his decision. “Turkey is a great place to play and live football,” Okocha said in an interview with TRT Sport. “Sometimes, you…

NiDCOM portal: Healthcare takes larger portion of 60,000 Nigerians abroad who join portal NiDCOM NiDCOM portal: Healthcare takes larger portion of 60,000 Nigerians abroad who join portal. About 60,000 Nigerians living abroad have so far registered on the Diaspora Data Mapping Portal, an initiative of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. The initiative aimed at gathering detailed demographic and socio-economic data on citizens outside the country. The portal, launched on June 29, 2021, is a central component of NiDCOM’s strategy to engage the diaspora in national planning and development. Diasporas from over 30 countries have so far registered on the portal…