Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Change of name, not a requirement for redeployment – NYSC Corps members – courtesy, TheCable Change of name, not a requirement for redeployment – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps has announced that change of name will no longer be a requirement for married female corps members seeking redeployment. This is contained in a circular signed by the service’s Director Corps Mobilisation, Abubakar Mohammed, and issued to directors, Ag. Directors State and Federal Capital Territory, FCT Coordinators. The circular dated November 25, 2024, titled, “Review of criteria for concessional, deployment/relocation for married female corps members” revealed that the management has…

Port Harcourt refinery: Sale of PMS at N1,030 — PETROAN Port Harcourt Refinery Port Harcourt refinery: Sale of PMS at N1,030 — PETROAN The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has said the Port Harcourt refinery will sell its petrol at N1,030 per litre, stating that the refinery is working as claimed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In a statement on Thursday night, PETROAN spokesman, Joseph Obele, said the NNPC announced to the association that a litre of premium motor spirit goes for N1,030 at the refurbished refinery. The PETROAN spokesman said, “NNPC Retail Ltd has…

Construction of  new refinery: FG gives approval of 27,000 barrels daily Port Harcourt refinery Construction of  new refinery as Federal government gives approval of 27,000 barrels daily. The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of a licence for the construction of a new refinery. The approval given to a company named Process Design and Development Limited is to establish and construct a new 27,000 barrels per day refinery. It said the facility will be located in Dole-Wure, Akko area of Gombe State. The authority in a post on its official X…

Accion MfB addresses digital lending impacts on SMEs Accion Microfinance Bank Accion MfB addresses digital lending impacts on SMEs. The seventh edition of the Financial Inclusion Seminar of Accion Microfinance Bank will explore the impact of rising digital lending on the informal sector. This year’s event with the theme, ‘Digital Lending: A Path to Financial Inclusion or a Barrier for the Informal Sector?’ is scheduled to be held virtually. Via this platform, Accion MfB has over the years been at the forefront of driving crucial conversations around the evolving role of microfinance banks in expanding access to financial services, the…

FCMB, EStars collaborate to introduce esports education to Nigerian schools FCMB, EStars collaborate to introduce esports education to Nigeria schools. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is working with EStars to bring esports education to Nigerian schools. They want to introduce Nigerians aged 7 to 14 across primary and secondary schools to essential skills for thriving in a digital world early in life. EStars launched its educational esports platform in Nigeria on July 16. The platform provides a fun and structured way for students to learn teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through gaming. These skills are essential for success in today’s world…

French President Macron welcomes Tinubu, Oluremi to Paris Tinubu, Macron and their wives French President Macron welcomes Tinubu, Oluremi to Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron has received Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu at th French Military Museum in Hotel National des Invalides in Paris. Tinubu, accompanied by his wife arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5.10 p.m., Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…

Davido praises Nicki Minaj for 30-minute collaboration discussion Davido Davido praises Nicki Minaj for 30-minute collaboration discussion Nigerian music star Davido has expressed his appreciation to American rapper Nicki Minaj for dedicating 30 minutes of her time to discuss a collaboration. In a recent interview, the “FEM” crooner revealed that he and Minaj were on the phone for half an hour, working on arranging a new record. Davido shared how rare and special such an opportunity was, noting the significance of Minaj’s time. “Nicki Minaj and I were on the phone for like 30 minutes arranging a record this morning,…

Nigeria will conduct census in 2025 – NPC Chairman, National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra Nigeria will conduct census in 2025 – NPC. The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra, has announced plans to conduct Nigeria’s population and housing census in 2025, nearly two decades after the last census in 2006. He made this known during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development held in Abuja on Thursday. “A major setback that we face is the delay in conducting a Population and Housing Census. A reliable and accurate census is fundamental…

For Position Of AFCAC Secretary General, Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected as AFCAC Secretary General For Position Of AFCAC Secretary General, Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected. Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has secured re-election as the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission, following a decisive victory during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo. Ms. Adeyemi garnered 22 votes against seven to clinch a second term in office, reaffirming the confidence of AFCAC member states in her leadership and vision for African aviation. She was first elected on July 15, 2022, during the 34th AFCAC Plenary…

Funke Akindele Has Launched Real Estate Venture, –  ‘Jenifa Gardens’ Funke Akindele Funke Akindele has Launched Real Estate Venture, –  ‘Jenifa Gardens’ Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, has expanded her entrepreneurial portfolio with the launch of a residential estate named Jenifa Gardens. The award-winning actress shared the milestone on her social media platforms, describing the venture as the realization of a long-held aspiration. She wrote, “I’m excited to share a transformative chapter of my life! “After years of hard work, I’ve turned my dream of owning a real estate development with world-class infrastructure into reality. From the drainage system, tarred roads,…