Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG permits 10 Million Nigerians to access N4bn Cash Transfer, Rural Farmers N2bn Interest-Free Loans President Tinubu FG permits 10 Million Nigerians to access N4bn Cash Transfer, Rural Farmers N2bn Interest-Free Loans The federal government has approved a N4 billion allocation for conditional cash transfers to 10 million displaced households in Nigeria. The government also approved N2 billion for interest-free loans to farmers in rural areas to enhance food production and self-sufficiency. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwada, disclosed this on Thursday, at the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), in Abuja.…

Ashny set for Valentine Special and new album ‘Femme Fatale’ Ashny, Nigeria’s sensational Queen of Pop music, has had tremendous success since her debut album ‘Ashny Ain’t Playing’ was released in October 2023, and has constantly pushed out numerous hit tunes and videos to the delight of her fans and followers. She has had the privilege and opportunity to perform at the Alibaba January 1st concerts (2024&2025), Felabration anniversary concerts at the freedom park (2023&2024), Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka, Night Of Queens, Muludun Night with Koffi Tha Guru, CIG industry Nights and Goge Africa concert, amongst many other great events.…

African Economy By 2050: WEF in Davos, Shettima, Global Leaders Target $29trn Vice President Kashim Shettima African Economy By 2050: WEF in Davos, Shettima, Global Leaders Target $29trn Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined other world leaders to push for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a target to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. He reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to spearhead the AfCFTA and take advantage of the market potential of the sector for digital transformation and economic integration of the African continent. This was as the President of the World Economic…

Gates Foundation plans, budgets $8.74bn for 2025 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, Washington Gates Foundation plans, budgets $8.74bn for 2025 The Gates Foundation has announced a budget of $8.74bn for 2025, with plans to increase annual distributions to $9bn by next year. Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Mark Suzman, said the record approval by its governing council is in line with the foundation’s commitment to a world “where everyone, everywhere, deserves the chance to live a healthy, productive life.” The Gates Foundation is renowned for helping people lead healthy, productive lives, while its work in developing countries…

Winning Bid for Angola Oil Block, Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa Winning Bid for Angola Oil Block, Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa. Oando Plc, one of Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions, yesterday announced that it had successfully completed and won the bid for the operatorship of oil block KON 13 in Angola. The company which recently acquired Eni of Italy’s oil assets in Nigeria, disclosed that the award of the oil block located in Angola’s onshore Kwanza Basin followed a competitive bidding process by the country’s oil and gas sector regulator. In a statement made available to THISDAY,…

President Tinubu Congratulates THISDAY Newspapers, Celebrating 30th Anniversary Prince Nduka Obaigbena President Tinubu Congratulates THISDAY Newspapers, Celebrating 30th Anniversary Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated THISDAY Newspapers Limited, its management, and staff on the 30th anniversary of the publication. Established on January 22, 1995, by Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the media organisation has earned a reputation as a newspaper of record in Nigeria. It delivers in-depth coverage of national and global events. As he praised the newspaper for its commitment to the ideals of free enterprise, democracy, and innovative use of technology and for nurturing many notable names in the media…

Gov Abiodun declares N6m gift to best students of Ogun poly Governor Dapo Abiodun Gov Abiodun declares N6m gift to best student of Ogun poly. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared a cash reward of N2m each to three best-graduating students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade. Abiodun announced the cash reward at the 5th combined convocation of the Polytechnic held at the institution’s auditorium on Wednesday. The three students, who emerged best in their respective sessions, were Suliyat Yusuf for the 2023/2024 session, Victor Omontuhen for the 2022/2023 session, and Theresa Agu for the 2021/2022 session. The governor, who…

Kenya softens ground on travel requirements for African visitors Flag of Kenya (source: Flaticon) Kenya softens ground on travel requirements for African visitors • …to enhance regional integration, support open skies policies, and boost tourism. Kenya has declared a shift in its travel policies, allowing citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without prior authorisation. But the introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation, which replaced the visa requirement for all visitors, was criticised as a “visa under another name”. The decision, confirmed by a cabinet statement on Tuesday, eliminates the need for Electronic Travel Authorisation for most African visitors, apart…

N300b spent on FCT Area Councils in 17 months — Wike Nyesom Wike N300b spent on FCT Area Councils in 17 months — Wike The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike has revealed that over N300 billion has been invested in various projects, commending President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructural development. Nyesom Wike on Wednesday disclosed how President Bola Tinubu expended about N300 billion on the six area councils in the FCT within the last 17 months. The minister stated this in Ibwa village, Gwagwalada Area Council when he commissioned the 9-kilometer Paikon Kore — Ibwa road, which cost N8.5 billion. He said, “Mr…

Internet Connectivity Deal: FG, WIOCC Sign $10m (MoU) Fibre-to-home Dr. Bosun Tijani For Internet Connectivity, FG and WIOCC Sign $10m (MoU) Fibre-to-home The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Wednesday, signed a $10 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence the first batch of fibre-to-home internet connectivity in Nigeria. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who made the disclosure at the MoU signing ceremony in Abuja, said that WIOCC was investing N10 million in fibre-to-home, offices and institutions. According him, it would boost the nation’s digital economy,…