Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ADRON GAMES 2024 Postponed Over Security Concerns, Say Organizers ADRON GAMES 2024 Postponed Over Security Concerns, Say Organizers Adron Homes has announced the cancellation of the much-anticipated Adron Games 2024, Megastarmagazine has reported. This decision was made in the best interest of all participants, stakeholders, and the broader community. The postponement is necessitated by heightened security concerns in certain regions that could potentially jeopardize the safety of staff, attendees, and participants. As an organization that is committed to the well-being of its staff, partners, and everyone involved, priority is designated to safety and security above all else. Also, the organization…

UK Launches Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos Jonny Baxter UK Launches Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos. The United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday unveiled its largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos. Operated by VFS Global, the new centre marks a significant step in enhancing visa application services for Nigerians travelling to the UK. This was contained in a statement by the British High Commission in Lagos on Wednesday. With additional centres in Abuja and Victoria Island, Lagos, now operational since November 19, the facility in Ikeja is designed to streamline visa submissions and…

Presidency congratulates Moniepoint, rephrases commitment to financial inclusion Presidency congratulates Moniepoint, rephrases commitment of financial inclusion. The Federal Government has hailed the contributions and remarkable achievements of Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint Inc., in the financial technology sector. It has also praised Moniepoint Inc.’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and its ongoing collaborations with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. This was stated by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, when he received Moniepoint’s leadership team led by its Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa. The Moniepoint delegation included Babatunde Olofin, MD,…

Nigerian ports has capacity to compete globally – Vicky Haastrup Chairman, of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, Vicky Haastrup Nigerian ports has capacity to compete globally. The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria has said that the 2006 port concession exercise has better positioned Nigerian ports to compete globally. The Chairman of STOAN, Vicky Haastrup, stated this in a statement when he hosted the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, led by its Chairman, Bolaji Sunmola, who paid a courtesy visit to STOAN. She highlighted the transformative impact of the 2006 port concession program, which handed over port operations to…

With PH Refinery, Petrol Price Is N75 Higher Than Dangote – PETROAN With PH Refinery, Petrol Price Is N75 Higher Than Dangote. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has expressed concern over the disparity in petrol prices at the Port Harcourt Refinery and the Dangote Refinery. Speaking during the reopening ceremony of the refinery on Tuesday, the association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, revealed that petrol from the newly reopened Port Harcourt Refinery is priced at N1,045 per litre, N75 higher than the N970 per litre sold by Dangote Refinery. While the Port Harcourt Refinery, now…

Access Bank Completes Process Of Acquisition Of Standard Chartered In Angola and Sierra Leone Access Bank Completes Process Of Acquisition Of Standard Chartered In Angola and Sierra Leone. Access Bank Plc has announced the successful acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited. Managing Director/Chief Executive Office, Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, disclosed this in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd in Lagos on Wednesday. Commenting on the completion milestone, Ogbonna, said, “We are pleased to have successfully concluded two important acquisitions in Angola and Sierra Leone, affording us synergies to strengthen…

NTTS 2024 Outstanding Tourism Advocate Award, FTAN PRO, Wale Olapade Shines Wale Olapade, Public Relations Officer of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria and Tourism Editor at Nigerian Tribune, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Tourism Advocate Award by the National Tourism Transport Summit. The prestigious award, which recognises excellence in Nigeria’s tourism, transportation, and hospitality sectors, is slated for presentation on December 4, 2024, during the NTTS awards ceremony in Abuja. The announcement was contained in a letter dated November 25, 2024, and signed by Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee of NTTS…

Dinesh Balsingh becomes CEO for Nigeria Airtel Dinesh Balsingh Dinesh Balsingh becomes CEO for Nigeria Airtel Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider with presence in 14 countries across the continent, has announced the appointment of Dinesh Balsingh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective 1st November 2024. By this appointment, Balsingh also becomes a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group. He takes over from Carl Cruz, who returned to his home country, The Philippines, at the end of October. Balsingh has extensive experience across the telecommunications industry…

Governor Fubara goes ahead to pay N85,000 minimum wage to Rivers workers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Governor Fubara goes ahead to pay N85,000 minimum wage to Rivers workers. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has commenced payment of N85,000 new minimum wage to the state workers, fulfilling a promise he made earlier this year. The payment, which began with November salaries, has been widely celebrated by civil servants in the state. Recall that Fubara had announced the wage increase in response to President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a N70,000 national minimum wage in July, pledging a higher wage for Rivers workers,…

Zenith Bank Spreads Joy and Festive Cheer with Ajose Adeogun Street Light-Up L-R: Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Henry Oroh; General Manager, Quantum Markets, Mrs. Dani Punam; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; Wife of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs. Kay Ovia; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON; and Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Adamu Lawani during the 2024 Zenith Bank Christmas Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos at the weekend. Zenith Bank Spreads Joy and Festive Cheer with Ajose Adeogun Street Light-Up. In keeping with…