Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Ahmed Musa declares ‘enough is enough’ for international scenes Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a remarkable 15-year career with Nigeria’s national team. Musa made the announcement on Wednesday in a post shared on his official X handle, where he reflected on his journey, achievements, and enduring bond with the country. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles,” he wrote. “From the very first call-up, wearing the green and white meant everything…

FCMB Pensions Sets Ambitious Target For Business Expansion FCMB FCMB Pensions, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has set its sights on growing its assets to about N1.2 trillion by the end of December 2025. The target was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja on the sidelines of the company’s 20th Anniversary Dinner and Awards ceremony. The pension fund administrator currently manages assets in excess of N1.1 trillion and has paid out more than N200 billion to retirees and other beneficiaries, underscoring its stability and contribution to the pension industry. Speaking with journalists at the event, the Managing Director of FCMB…

Egypt declares Israel gas deal as not political, purely commercial Egypt declared on Thursday that its natural gas agreement with Israel is a purely commercial transaction with no political implications, stressing that the deal was reached by private energy companies operating under market conditions, without direct government involvement. * The deal involves Israeli entities exporting $35 billion worth of Leviathan field natural gas to Egypt over 15 years. * Tensions in the region are heightened following developments after October 7, 2023. * Egypt emphasised its unchanged position on the Palestinian issue, opposing forced displacement and supporting a two-state solution. Israel…

Ribadu’s Office Admits Supporting Vigilantes In Kwara With Arms Ribadu …urges media to ask for clarifications through designated office before broadcast. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has admitted giving arms to Vigilantes to support security forces in countering terrorism, banditry and other criminal elements in difficult terrains. A statement by the Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter Terrorism Centre, ONSA, Mr Abu Michael, said pursuant to Part III, Sections 4, 5, and 6 of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the ONSA, continued to coordinate and support law enforcement, security,…