Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria Reaches OPEC Expectation on Oil Production, Lokpobiri Lauds Tinubu Nigeria Reaches OPEC Expectation on Oil Production, Lokpobiri Lauds Tinubu Nigeria reaches OPEC expectation on oil production. After over four years of consistently failing to achieve the quota allocated to it by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Nigeria finally met the target in its December 2024 oil production circle. Nigeria’s production increased by 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.51 million a day, reaching a four-year high, according to the survey. The current OPEC crude oil volume expected from Nigeria is 1.5 million bpd. The survey results became…

Adron Homes Launches New Logo, Sets Course for Global Markets Adron Homes Unveils New Logo, Sets Course for Global Markets Adron Homes now launches new logo-look and sets course for global markets. Adron Homes has unveiled its new company logo on Monday, January 6, in a groundbreaking moment of celebration and reflection. The unveiling ceremony, held at the company’s head office in Lagos, was attended by top executives, stakeholders, staff, and media representatives. According to Maureen Echefu, Chief Press Secretary of Adron Group, this milestone event marked a significant chapter in the company’s twelve-year journey of innovation, transformation, and growth.…

Donald Trump 2024 Election: Winner Without Issues as US Congress Certifies Donald Trump 2024 Election: Winner Without Issues as US Congress Certifies The US Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the January 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the Capitol. Lawmakers convened under heavy security and a snowstorm to meet the date required by law to certify the election, but the legacy of January 6 left an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election…

Captain Hosa Okunbo: A Titan Who Soared Above Limits Captain Hosa Okunbo: A Titan Who Soared Above Limits Today, as we honor Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, on his posthumous birthday of 67, we celebrate a life that soared beyond the skies and touched the stars. His journey may have ended, but his spirit continues to guide us toward a future of hope, prosperity, and boundless possibilities. Rarely do individuals leave behind a legacy so profound and impactful that it transforms countless lives and ignites inspiration in generations like Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, affectionately called Captain Hosa, did. Alive he was…

WITH OUR VISION, FIRSTBANK IS WELL-POSITIONED TO BREAK NEW GROUNDS IN 2025 AND BEYOND – ALEBIOSU Alebiosu WITH OUR VISION, FIRSTBANK IS WELL-POSITIONED TO BREAK NEW GROUNDS IN 2025 AND BEYOND – ALEBIOSU As the foremost Nigerian bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited no doubt has a history of curating products and services that not only meet the immediate and future needs of its customers. In this interview with THISDAY, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu described 2025 as the beginning of the bank’s new strategic planning horizon when it is poised to double down on its…

Reps will only allocate funds based on satisfactory assessment Reps will only allocate funds based on satisfactory assessment The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has stated the House will allocate funds in the 2025 budget based on satisfactory assessment by committees of the House. This is also as the Commitee declared that all ministers and chief executives of agencies must appear before its relevant standing committees to defend their 2025 budget estimates as failure to do so would come with consequences. The Chairman, House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi(APC, Kano) stated this while speaking with journalists after…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes The Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, is pleased to announce that applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes are now open. Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from across Africa are invited to apply for a chance to receive world-class training, expert mentoring, and non-refundable seed capital funding to scale their businesses. Programmes Open for Application: 1. Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme: the flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to all entrepreneurs across Africa with innovative business…

UNILORIN gives courier option for graduates to get certificates UNILORIN  UNILORIN gives courier option for graduates to get certificates The University of Ilorin has introduced an alternative means for graduates to receive their unclaimed certificates through courier services, the institution’s Registrar, Mr. Mansur Alfanla, announced on Monday. Alfanla explained that the initiative aligns with international best practices and aims to improve convenience for the university’s alumni. “The new system allows graduates to opt for courier delivery as an alternative to in-person collection. This marks a significant departure from the university’s previous policy, which prohibited third-party collection of certificates,” Alfanla stated…

Finland raises minimum income requirement for residence permits to €1,600 Finland raises minimum income requirement for residence permits to €1,600 The minimum monthly income requirement for a residence permit for employed persons in Finland rose to €1,600 from €1,399 took effect on January 1, 2025, as announced by the Finnish Ministry of the Interior. According to the Aliens Act, an individual applying for a residence permit is deemed to have adequate financial resources if they are not likely to require social assistance. “Applicants must have sufficient income in Finland during the entire time their residence permit is valid. In 2025,…

Honour of ‘Distinguished Father Of Faith’ rests on Pastor Adeboye – CAN Honour of ‘Distinguished Father Of Faith’ rests on Pastor Adeboye – CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria, South West region has decorated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as the Distinguished Father of Faith. This was made known in a post on RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional Videos Facebook page on Monday. The recognition took place in Adeboye’s office and was led by the South West CAN Chairman, Bishop Tunde Akinsanya. The post accompanied with pictures read, “TODAY, HISTORY IS MADE!…