Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerians are not having it: PayPal’s quiet comeback bid meets fierce resistance Nigerians resist PayPal’s planned 2026 return, citing years of exclusion and celebrating thriving local fintech alternatives PayPal is trying to slip back into Africa, and Nigerians are not here for it. Not one bit. Also read: EKEDC CEO warns of power theft by wealthy Nigerians The company recently hinted at a 2026 return through partnerships with local fintech players, framing it as some grand expansion into the continent. But across social media, especially on X, the reaction has been swift and brutal: calls for a full boycott, threads…

NIMC has launched digital pre-enrolment site for faster identity registration …reducing waiting times at enrolment centres. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a Pre-Enrolment Portal to allow applicants to securely submit their details, upload required documents, and schedule appointments before biometric capture. In a post cited on its X handle on Friday, NIMC said the portal is designed to reduce waiting times at enrolment centres, improve data accuracy, and ensure a smoother registration experience for all citizens. NIMC emphasised that the initiative reflects its commitment to providing efficient, secure, and citizen-friendly digital identity services, making the registration process…

Unity schools reopened for educational activities, security strengthened Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has reopened all the 47 unity schools shut down in November, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring the continuity of education across the country. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, academic activities have fully resumed in the affected schools following the strengthening of security architecture within and around their premises. “After the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools, academic activities have fully resumed,” the statement read. It added that…

Blue economy drive strengthened with Bakassi Deep Seaport approval ~ FG L-R: The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Oloruntola Olufemi, Minister of Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. | Princess Etuk. The Federal Government has boosted its blue economy initiative with the approval of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, presented the project’s certificate of compliance to…

Fidelity Bank Enhances Maternal and Child Healthcare Delivery At ESUTH L-R: Public Relations Officer, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Amarachi Amusi; Team Member, Optimizers Inductees Class of 2025, Precious Uchechi-Uneke; Class Governor, Optimizers Inductees Class of 2025, Chinedu Hilary-Elijah (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Matron, Children’s Ward ESUTH, Esther Nnaji; and Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) outreach to ESUTH recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has brought relief to indigent patients at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) Parklane, by offsetting medical bills and providing financial support…

JAMB To Accredit 1,039 CBT Centres For 2026 UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced plans to accredit a total of 1,039 Computer-Based Test centres nationwide for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin during an accreditation tour of CBT centres. Oloyede said 52 examination teams had been deployed across the country to re-accredit centres or disqualify those that failed to meet the board’s standards. He explained that the annual accreditation exercise was necessary to ensure compliance with laid-down requirements, stressing that past approval did not guarantee…

UBA Partners CIG Motors, Lagride, Launches $100 Million “Drive to Own” Vehicle Financing Scheme In a landmark move set to redefine urban mobility and promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced a $100 million financing partnership scheme with CIG Motors, Lagride and Lagos State Government. By the partnership, tagged “Drive to Own”, UBA will be the key financier, offering loan subscriptions that will allow beneficiaries to own a CIG/Lagride vehicle by contributing an equity payment of just 10% of the total vehicle cost, with the remaining amount payable over a period of 48 months.…

Detty December: Wizkid, Davido, Olamide Light Up Lagos With Performances Davido Top Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido and Olamide, on Tuesday night, thrilled fans at the GTCO End-of-Year Party in Lagos, marking one of the rare occasions all three artistes performed at the same event during this year’s ‘Detty December’ festivities. The beachside event attracted a large crowd of music lovers, celebrities and industry stakeholders, with performances drawing loud sing-alongs and excitement across the venue. Wizkid performed songs from his newly released ‘Morayo’ album alongside some of his hit records, while Davido entertained fans with popular tracks that kept the…

Christiano Ronaldo Becomes ‘Fast & Furious’ Cast For Hollywood Debut Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is officially taking part in the Hollywood industry, acting in the star-studded cast of the upcoming ‘Fast & Furious’ finale. This declaration was made via Instagram by the franchise’s star and producer, Vin Diesel, who stated that a role was written specifically for the Portuguese legend. Vin Diesel made public a picture of himself with Ronaldo and revealed that the football star will be a part of the next Fast & Furious film. On the post, Vin Diesel wrote, “Everyone asked, would he be in the…

DR Congo Criticizes Nigeria’s Eligibility Petition as ‘Backdoor’ World Cup Bid The Democratic Republic of Congo has blasted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following a petition lodged with FIFA regarding the eligibility of players fielded during their recent African play-off for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated and eliminated by DR Congo on penalties in the crucial two-legged play-off, which determined Africa’s intercontinental qualifying team. The NFF confirmed on Tuesday that they have formally petitioned world football’s governing body, alleging that DR Congo fielded several ineligible players during the decisive encounter. DR Congo has vehemently rejected…