Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Addressing Grid Collapse, Adelabu authorizes  Immediate Implementation of Report National grid to be attended to urgently following reports. The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has ordered the Transition Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee, set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. This is as the TCN appealed for understanding among Nigerians on the possibilities of intermittent disruptions as repair work begins on the grid. The Minister’s matching order came as the transmission company reported that the…

Oluremi Tinubu congratulates 252 women-graduate for steps to technology-driven world Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the importance of ICT skills in today’s technology-driven world, stating that such skills are essential for achieving success across all fields. She made the remarks during the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The First Lady described the program as a critical step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital gender gap, highlighting the transformative power of digital literacy. “These skills are indispensable for driving…

Obaseki dissolves cabinet for swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki Obaseki dissolves cabinet for swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the 12 November swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the new governor of the state. Mr Obaseki, who came into office on 12 November 2016, is expected to end his eight-year tenure on 12 November 2024. He dissolved the cabinet shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House on Friday in Benin. The motion for the dissolution of the State Executive Council…

Spotify gives account of Shallipopi’s rise to fame ShalliPopi Spotify gives account of Shallipopi’s rise to fame. Music streaming platform, Spotify, has released its ‘RADAR Africa’ documentary on the musical career of Nigerian Singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as “Shallipopi”. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on Friday said the documentary offers a unique glimpse into Shallipopi’s creative process, inspirations, and personal life. Spotify’s RADAR documentary is dedicated to bringing rising talents to the forefront globally. According to Okumu, Shallipopi is set to captivate global audiences with the release of his Spotify RADAR Africa documentary.…

Ogun State Governor Has Unveiled Ilaro Technical College Ogun State Governor Has Unveiled Ilaro Technical College. Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has inaugurated the Masroor International Technical College (MITC), Ilaro. He described the initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Worldwide to establish the college as a significant contribution to boosting skill acquisition and employment creation in Nigeria. Governor Abiodun, speaking on Thursday in Ilaro through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Omobola Salako, at the inauguration of the college, highlighted the states interventions in the revival of technical and vocational centres across the state. He…

FCMB Offers Clean Energy Loans for Homes and SMEs MD of FCMB, Mrs. Yemisi Edun. FCMB Offers Clean Energy Loans for Homes and SMEs  Offers Clean Energy Loans for Homes and SMEs. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has boosted its energy finance loan, offering up to ₦30 million to help Nigerian households and small businesses buy solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other clean energy equipment. With up to three years of repayment, this loan aims to ease financial pressures, allowing businesses to allocate more funds to growth and operations. This loan enhancement is part of FCMB’s mission to promote sustainable…

Speaker Obasa Celebrates 52 Years With School Kids, See Photos He gives gifts to brilliant pupils from across the 20 local government areas of Lagos. The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Friday celebrated with children from various schools in the State as part of activities to mark his 52nd birthday which comes up on November 11. Dr. Obasa, who gifted brilliant pupils from across the 20 local government areas of Lagos and students in the six districts of the state with cash rewards, urged the children to abstain from social vices as…

NNPC Ltd Has Launched A Mammography Centre For Cancer Related Matters NNPC Ltd Has Launched A Mammography Centre For Cancer Related Matters. In furtherance of its war against cancer, the Nigerian Nationa Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCLtd), along with its partners -TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited, SAPETRO, CNOOC, and PRIME 130-has inaugurated a cutting-edge mammography centre at the Federa University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The centre, which is the second one Mammography Centre had earlier been commissioned at Garkida General Hospital, Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa–along with the series of free cancer screening programmes by the NNPC Foundation,is part of a…

FirstBank’s Fintech Summit, ‘Banking on Partnerships,’ comes up in November FirstBank’s Fintech Summit, ‘Banking on Partnerships,’ comes up in November. FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is excited to announce its 6th annual Fintech Summit, themed “Banking on Partnerships,” scheduled to hold on November 13 and 14, 2024. This year’s edition will bring together renowned subject matter experts, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest trends and advancements in financial technology. Since its inception in 2016, the FirstBank Fintech Summit has established itself as a premier event, attracting top…

Full list as Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido make 2025 Grammy nominations 2025 Grammys nomination event Here Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido make 2025 Grammy nominations. The 2025 Grammy nominations have been revealed, presenting a star-studded lineup of artists, albums, and songs competing for honours at the 67th annual ceremony. Scheduled for 2 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the event will celebrate recordings released between 16 September 2023 and 30 August 2024. Leading this year’s nominations with 11 is Beyoncé, whose genre-blending album Cowboy Carter is up for major categories, including Record, Song, and Album of the…