Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The United Kingdom Government has announced that applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarship will open on August 4, 2026, offering Nigerians and other eligible candidates the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at universities across the UK. According to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, applications will run until October 6, 2026, with the programme aimed at professionals who have demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities. Funded by the UK Government and partner organisations, the Chevening Scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs and access to a global…

Officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission, the Nigeria Football Federation and the Confederation of African Football during the inspection of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos, ahead of this year’s CAF Awards. Photo: Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the state is ready to host this year’s CAF Awards after a five-man team from the Confederation of African Football inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, popularly known as the National Theatre, the designated venue for the ceremony. Two months ago, at the Africa Summit in Nairobi,…

Elegbede Abiodun The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has warned the public of a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating the Service and advertising fake vehicle sales and auctions. Following its statement, the Service said the page has no affiliation with the NCS and should not be patronized. “Members of the public are strongly advised not to patronize the page or make any payments for purported vehicle sales or auctions advertised on it,” the statement read. The NCS urged Nigerians to verify information through its official communication channels to avoid falling victim to fraud. Official NCS Social Media Handles: – Facebook: Nigeria Customs…

Seplat Energy Plc has unveiled its financial performance for the first half of 2026, with Profit After Tax (PAT) soaring by 498 per cent year-on-year to $164 million, buoyed by stronger crude oil prices, improved production and robust operational performance. Seplat also announced that it had reached an agreement to sell a 10 per cent interest in the NNPCL-SEPNU Joint Venture (JV) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) in a transaction valued at $281.6 million. According to the company, the NNPC deal, expected to close in the second half of the year, will significantly enhance shareholder returns, with…

The Delta State Government, through the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is set to host the 2026 Delta State SDGs Summer Camp, a transformative week-long learning and leadership experience designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become active contributors to sustainable development. Scheduled to hold from 10th – 15th August 2026 at Playlearn Academy, Asaba, this year’s camp is themed: “STEP UP: Advancing the M.O.R.E. Agenda Through Child-Centred Sustainable Development.” The Summer Camp will bring together 150 children and young people from across Delta State for…

Elegbede Abiodun … expresses commitment to building a stronger institutional framework for the foundation through individuals with proven records of professional achievement, integrity. Distinguished Senator Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, former Governor of Ogun State and founder of the Gateway Front Foundation (GFF), has approved the appointment of Dr Babatunde Onadeko as Executive Secretary and Dr Bankole Adegboyega Osisanya as Chief Medical Consultant in a move aimed at strengthening the foundation’s leadership structure and expanding its community-focused initiatives. The appointments bring together professionals from banking, healthcare and public service as the organisation seeks to improve its capacity in delivering humanitarian support,…

Kirk Fanklin and Mercy Chinwo perform The American gospel music star, Kirk Franklin, surprised worshippers after calling on Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo to stage during the International Gospel Music Festival, where the duo delivered an electrifying performance. File photo: Mercy Chinwo According to videos from the event, which have since gone viral on social media, captured the pair leading the audience in worship, drawing loud cheers from attendees. While sharing clips from the performance on her Facebook page on Sunday, Mercy Chinwo described the experience as a privilege and thanked God for the impact of the event. “What a…

The Federal Mortgage Bank headquarters in Abuja on fire. Photo: FB | Praises Chukwu The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has assured customers, stakeholders and the general public that its operations remain uninterrupted following the fire incident that affected part of its headquarters in Abuja on Saturday night. The reassurance comes two days after PUNCH Online reported that a fire broke out on the second floor of the bank’s head office in the Central Business District of Abuja, with emergency responders successfully containing the blaze before it spread to other sections of the building. Emergency responders were able to prevent…

The Nigeria Revenue Service has issued comprehensive direction on the taxation of virtual assets, providing a regulatory framework for the taxation of cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions in line with the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The new guidelines are aimed at taxpayers, Virtual Asset Service Providers, Peer-to-Peer marketplace operators, tax practitioners and individuals engaged in virtual asset activities, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to expand the country’s tax base and strengthen compliance within the rapidly growing digital economy. In a public notice issued on Monday, the NRS said it had formally…

First Bank logo First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has reinforced its commitment to women entrepreneurship with the inauguration of the “Spark A Gem Challenge,” awarding N10 million in grants to outstanding women-owned businesses. A statement by the bank on Sunday in Lagos said the initiative was a flagship programme under its “Women Preneur Pitch-A-Ton” programme and “FirstGem” proposition. It said the initiative was designed to provide women entrepreneurs with business training, mentorship, networking opportunities and funding support. According to the bank, the programme attracted 356 applications from women-owned businesses operating in agriculture, education, healthcare, food services and other sectors of…