Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Breakage of Nigeria to 12 States, reasons behind it – Gowon Yakubu Gowon  Breakage of Nigeria to 12 States, reasons behind it. Former Head of state and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has given insight into why he championed the creation of states in Nigeria, among others, while he was in the office as head of state, even as he urged Northern elites to build a consensus around issues that would better serve the greater interest of Nigeria as a whole. He spoke when a delegation of the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats, LND, visited him Wednesday…

MoneyMaster Delights Customers With Additional freebies Leading payment services bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB) continues to delight its existing customers with various freebies for every transaction. The bank recently announced the launch of a new 100MB data offer for new customers. The initiative aims to encourage people with little or no access to banking services to set up their own mobile wallets using the bank’s USSD banking platform. The promotion is available to Glo customers using the bank’s USSD bank code, *995#. A few weeks ago, MoneyMaster introduced a 10 percent data bonus on top-ups of 1,000 naira and…

inDrive Expands Support For Youth Entrepreneurship And Student Empowerment, Supports “Level Up Your Drive” & “Startup Fest” Initiatives In Ibadan inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria by supporting two groundbreaking initiatives, the “Level Up Your Drive” program and Startup Fest in Ibadan, to empower youth and provide fair mobility. According to Timothy Oladimeji, the Country Representative for inDrive in Nigeria, the company’s focus in partnering with these initiatives is to go beyond mobility by fostering community, innovation, and accessibility for students and young entrepreneurs. Oladimeji explained…

Nestlé Nigeria shines at NECA and CIPM Awards For Excellence Nestlé Nigeria shines at NECA and CIPM Awards For Excellence. Nestlé Nigeria emerged winner of the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food) category at the “Employers’ Excellence Awards 2024”, organized by Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in Lagos recently. The Company was also recognized for its investment in sustainability with the “Visible Impact Award in Investment in SDG and Green Projects” award. The Employers’ Excellence Awards celebrates companies that made significant contributions to the economy during the year while prioritizing employee well-being, inclusivity, diversity and sustainability, especially in…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Unveils Senior Citizens Account Stanbic IBTC Bank Unveils Senior Citizens Account Stanbic IBTC Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, has recently launched Senior Citizens Account, an innovative solution exclusively designed for customers aged 50 years and older. This initiative is expected to serve over 15 million Nigerians estimated to be within this age range, according to Index Mundi. Through this very thoughtful banking service for the elderly, the financial institution can provide tailored financial services solutions that meet the special needs of this unique clientele. Senior Citizens Account is an all-encompassing banking solution designed to meet the…

Julius Berger-PrimeTech donates study materials, mosquito nets and renovated classrooms to FCT school Primetech Design and Engineering Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc recently increased its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts for the year by donating books, study materials, mosquito nets and renovated classrooms to the LEA Primary School, Karmo, Sabo 11, Angauwa Hausawa, FCT Abuja. Speaking amidst songs of appreciation to the company for the donations, both the Head Teacher of the school, Mr. Jonathan Auta and his assistant, Mrs Victoria Hassan Jonathan, thanked PrimeTech for the gifts of love to the school, with the assistant…

IDC Throws Weight Behind NDLM, Warn Against Political Contractor Aiding Chevron For The Oppression Of Itsekiri People In a recent press briefing, the Itsekiri Defense Council (IDC) expressed full support for the Niger Delta Liberation Movement (NDLM), particularly in their efforts to combat the ongoing oppression of the Itsekiri people. General Iwedundun Akpakpa, the esteemed leader of IDC, delivered a powerful message on the 28th of November 2024 in Warri North, denouncing the consistent mistreatment faced by the Itsekiri community. General Akpakpa commended NDLM for their dedication to addressing the plight of the Itsekiri people and vowed unwavering loyalty towards…

Optiva Capital Partners Joins Forces with MBR and BI-Courtney to Light Up MMA2 with Christmas Festival Chief Executive Officer, Optiva Capital Partners, Dr. Jane Kimemia (2nd Left) flanked by MD, MBR Signature, Stanley Ezeani, (Left), Acting COO, BI-Courtney Aviation Services, Kola Bamigboye and Acting COO, Aeronautics and Cargo Services, BI-Courtney Aviation Services, Remi Jibodu at the official announcement of the 20-day Christmas Festival scheduled to hold at Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal 2 Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier wealth management and retention firm, in partnership with MBR Signature and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, will host a 20-day Christmas Festival at the Murtala…

Macron, Tinubu exchange pleasantries in Pidgin as Macron says, E still dey sweet me well well President Bola Tinubu, his wife Oluremi Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron Macron, Tinubu exchange pleasantries in Pidgin as Macron says, E still dey sweet me well well President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron delighted many by exchanging pleasantries in Pidgin English on X (formerly Twitter) during Tinubu’s official visit to France. Macron, recalling his time as a young intern at the French embassy in Lagos, kicked off the friendly exchange by welcoming Tinubu in Pidgin. The Nigerian president responded in kind,…

Nigeria President, Tinubu received commendation for NNPCL, boosting crude oil production President Bola Ahmed Nigeria President, Tinubu received commendation for NNPCL, boosting crude oil production. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have received commendation for their efforts in increasing crude oil production to boost the nation’s struggling economy and improve the living standards of Nigerians. The Niger Delta Intelligentsia Team (NDIT), a network of intellectual advocates from oil and gas-producing communities, expressed optimism that the rise in production could alleviate current economic hardships. In a statement by Japhet Ogbueri (President) and Nse Victor Udoh…