Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday for a high-profile state visit to Türkiye, marking a significant escalation in Nigeria’s pursuit of strategic defense and economic partnerships. The visit, which follows an invitation from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is designed to strengthen bilateral ties in security, defense technology, and cross-border trade. Accompanying the President is a high-powered delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, signaling that the primary focus of the Ankara summit will revolve around the acquisition of advanced military hardware…

Dangote Cement, After Completion of Graduate Trainee Program, Announces over 100 New Engineers L-R: Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Pls, Mr Mr. Arvind Pathak, Board member, Mr Ernest Ebi, Chairman of Dangote Cement, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Programme Coordinator, Mr. Iyal H. Abdulkareem, posing with the four exceptional Graduate Trainees, at the induction ceremony and Long Service Awards / Hall of Fame Employee Awards held in Lagos over the weekend. Dangote Cement Plc has inducted almost 200 newly trained engineers and other professionals into its workforce following the successful completion of its Graduate Trainee Programme, reaffirming…

FCMB-TLG Series 2 offer opens for investment FCMB FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM) is set to open the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series 2 Offer of up to N20 billion for investment, following the receipt of all the necessary regulatory approvals. The FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series 2 represents a continuation of FCMBAM’s commitment to offering qualified institutional investors (QIIs) and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) access to well-structured and diversified private debt opportunities, building on the strong performance of the fund’s Series 1. The offer is Nigeria’s first naira-denominated private debt fund, with a programme size of N100 billion, which was…

98% of Workers to Pay Less or Zero Tax Considering New Regime The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), has said that under Nigeria’s new tax regime, only 1.6 per cent of Lagos taxpayers will face higher tax bills, while about 98 per cent of workers will either pay less or nothing at all. The agency disclosed that a simulation of 1,494,491 anonymised Lagos tax records from the 2024 tax year, recalculated under the newly enacted tax laws further showed that 54.54 per cent of taxpayers will pay zero tax, while 43.9 per cent will pay less than they did…

2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo To Start February 9 With about 13 days remaining for the highly anticipated 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, organisers have confirmed that the Marathon Expo is set to run from 9th to 13th February. This five-day event will be held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, and is expected to be a hive of activity in the run-up to the main race. More than just a pre-race formality, the Expo promises a lively experience, featuring games, rewards, music, and entertainment. Attendees can also look forward to…

King Saheed Osupa Secures ₦2bn Landmark Guarantee Deal with Harmony Gardens to Boost Fans’ Homeownership Legendary Fuji music icon and cultural ambassador, King Saheed Osupa, has taken a bold step beyond music by venturing into real estate empowerment for his fans, as he officially acquires 50 hectares of land from Harmony Gardens & Estate Development Ltd to develop a new residential estate in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The estate, to be known as Osupa Boulevard, will be located within Harmony Casa 2.0, one of the fast-rising property corridors in Ibeju-Lekki. The project is designed to deliver 300 homes and plots…

Jide Kosoko’s daughter welcomes new child  Jide Kosoko’s daughter welcomes new child, Credit : IG | Sola Kosoko Bidemi Kosoko, Nollywood actress and daughter of veteran actor, Jide Kosoko has welcomed a new child. The announcement was made in an Instagram post on Sunday by actress and sister to the new mother, Sola Kosoko. The sister praised God and expressed joy to the new addition to the family. She wrote, “Praiseeee God. Awesome God. The author and finisher of our faith “Join us to welcome our newest baby in the family to @bidemi_kosoko. Congratulations to the BANKOLE and KOSOKO Family”…

Manny Ita Marking the 2026 International Day of Education in Ibadan on Sunday, January 25, the Student Christian Movement (SCM) of Nigeria held a press conference to demand a radical overhaul of the country’s educational accessibility. Speaking under the theme “Students Against Corruption Drive (SACD),” the SCM National President, Dr. Adebayo Kolade, urged the Federal Government to transition beyond the current “free” basic education model to one that is strictly compulsory and legally enforceable. The group proposed that denying a child access to basic education should be formally classified as a “punishable offense against the state,” aimed at holding both…

Manny Ita Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) has initiated a significant pivot in its brand strategy, moving away from its traditional focus on utility toward a “Cultural Heritage on the Road” campaign that targets the luxury automotive segment for the 2027 market cycle. Headlining this transition is the Innoson Ijele, a vehicle inspired by the majestic Ijele masquerade, which is being repositioned from its origins as a rugged pickup into a premium flagship SUV. The 2027 Ijele is engineered to offer a high-performance experience with 4WD capabilities and an innovative chassis featuring front double cross beam independent suspension, designed to provide…

Manny Ita ​A comprehensive industry report released on Sunday, January 25, 2026, has highlighted a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s fashion landscape, detailing its rapid evolution from an informal tailoring culture into a structured, high-growth economic sector. The report, titled “Creativity to Capital: The 2026 Nigeria Fashion Outlook,” reveals that the integration of advanced digital tools—including AI-driven design software, 3D prototyping, and virtual try-on technologies—is bridging the gap between local craftsmanship and global industrial standards. This technological leap has catalyzed a wave of international investment, with venture capital inflow into Nigerian fashion-tech startups reportedly increasing by 35% over the last 12…