Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Wahab Egbewole, has unveiled a broad set of diplomatic and security proposals aimed at redefining Nigeria’s relationship with neighbouring countries amid rising instability across West and Central Africa. Speaking during the inaugural lecture of the Strategic Intelligence Management Course Two hosted by the Strategic Intelligence Management Institute, Egbewole warned that the changing political and security realities in the region now pose a direct threat to Nigeria’s national stability. Delivering a lecture themed “Nigeria and Her Neighbours: New Regional Dynamics, New Policy Responses,” the professor of jurisprudence and international law described…

Manny Ita – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting assets worth over N1.9 billion linked to former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja following an application filed by the anti-graft agency after Nwabuoku’s earlier conviction on corruption-related charges. According to the EFCC, the forfeited assets include shares valued at about N1.94 billion, N288.59 million in cash, and a five-bedroom duplex located at City Gate Estate, Kukwaba, Abuja. The court held that the properties…

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the Los Angeles stop of The FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at LA Live in Los Angeles on March 24, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition in the tournament’s history, featuring 48 national teams competing across North America from June 11 to July 19. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the month-long event will culminate in the final at the New York/New Jersey venue, with matches staged in major cities including Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas,…

FILE: Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. Experts say countries with strong vocational education systems often record lower youth unemployment rates because training is closely aligned with labour market demands and industrial growth priorities. The Federal Government has disbursed N3.41bn in monthly stipends to more than 73,000 beneficiaries enrolled in its Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme, as authorities intensify efforts to address youth unemployment and bridge Nigeria’s widening skills gap. Data obtained from the Federal Ministry of Education showed that the stipend payments formed part of a broader N13.98bn disbursement under the TVET initiative. According to the ministry, while…

CEO, Ecobank Group. Jeremy Awori said, “The Africa-France Impact Coalition marks a fundamental shift toward shared sovereignty and integrated supply chains, and we are proud to drive this vision.” While building on a proven track record across 34 African markets, Ecobank Group has said it will partner with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including Proparco, to deploy this $3 billion commitment.  “By expanding access to competitive trade finance, the funds will directly fuel the core engines of Africa’s real economy: agribusiness, manufacturing, and general commerce. This strategic deployment is designed to accelerate the structural transformation of the continent, anchoring future growth…

At the flag off occasion The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has flagged off the state’s electric mobility initiative with a promise to procure 1,000 electric tricycles for youths across the state as part of efforts to reduce dependence on petroleum products and improve livelihoods. Governor Fintiri made the announcement during the commissioning of the assembly plant and rollout of electric tricycles at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Jimeta. Speaking at the event, the governor said his administration remained committed to improving the living conditions of residents, particularly youths whom he described as the backbone of society. He explained that…

Otedola Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Olufemi Otedola, has raised his stake in the financial services group following a fresh acquisition of shares valued at about N43.41 billion as he bought 549,535,653 ordinary shares at an average price of N79 per share, through his company Calvados Global Services Limited. The latest acquisition on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, follows the purchase of 2,558,259 shares at N69.56 per share totalling N177.95 million by an executive director of the holding company, Anil Dua. With the transaction, Otedola’s shareholding in First HoldCo rose to 8.60 billion shares, representing a…

L-R: Dr Onuoha Nnachi, a former aide to the late former Minister of Information, Dora Akunyili and founder of the Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce at the two-day event in Abuja on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis.  Founder of the Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, on Wednesday, revealed that he started the media and entertainment conglomerate with a N20,000 loan borrowed from his siblings in 1980. Murray-Bruce also recounted how the 1983 military coup that ousted former President Shehu Shagari and brought Muhammadu Buhari to power crippled his thriving concert promotion business. He spoke at the Infrastructure Dialogue 2026, a…

File copy: Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris. The Federal Government has said that the long-delayed Digital Switch Over project is finally set for nationwide rollout on June 17, 2026, with officials describing it as a breakthrough for the country’s broadcasting industry. Speaking after a facility tour of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the initiative would transform broadcasting, advertising and television viewership across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. “The promise that President Bola Tinubu made that he is going to reform all sectors. We are seeing this…

Manny Ita  – Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji is set to return to acting in Wahala, an upcoming thriller backed by BBC Studios. The new project marks one of her most prominent appearances in years and has already sparked excitement among movie lovers and fans worldwide. The thriller is expected to center on themes of deception, ambition, power struggles, and hidden truths woven into intense personal relationships. The production reflects BBC Studios’ increasing interest in African stories and talent, with the aim of creating globally appealing content rooted in African experiences. Observers believe the series could further elevate the international profile…