Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Exclusive! Inaugural Elevate Africa Fellows Embark on Transformative Nigerian Leadership Tour with Sahara Group and Providus Bank Insights Exclusive! Inaugural Elevate Africa Fellows Embark on Transformative Nigerian Leadership Tour with Sahara Group and Providus Bank Insights Seventeen visionary professionals are redefining the contours of African leadership through the Elevate Africa Fellowship, embarking on an unprecedented journey of discovery, innovation, and continental transformation. Selected from a pool of 3,447 applicants spanning 37 countries, these exceptional individuals represent a beacon of hope, strategically positioned to address the complex challenges facing the African continent, Apple’s Bite International Magazine reports. The inaugural cohort, comprising…

NDDC unveils foreign postgraduate scholarship programme for Niger Delta youth NDDC unveils foreign postgraduate scholarship programme for Niger Delta youth The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the launch of its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship Programme aimed at empowering young people from the Niger Delta region with advanced training and skills. The commission management revealed that the scholarship is designed to help selected individuals acquire specialisations in their fields of study, thereby enabling them to compete on a global scale in various professional disciplines. The scheme is open to suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees in specific professional…

U.S. ready to ban permanently, if Nigerians overstay their welcome U.S. ready to ban permanently, if Nigerians overstay their welcome. The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travellers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visas, stressing that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria shared the warning via its X account on Monday, clarifying that consular officers have full access to an individual’s immigration history, making it almost impossible to avoid penalties for past violations. The statement emphasized that travellers must adhere to the terms of their visa,…

Nigerians spend N509b on electricity in Q4, 2024 Nigerians spend N509b on electricity in Q4, 2024 * While DisCos record N139bn loss, Benin, Togo still in debt of $8.84m for electricity supplied in Q4, 2024. Nigerians spent a total of N509.84 billion on electricity in the last quarter of 2024, a sharp modest increase from N466.69 billion spent in the third quarter, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) stated. Despite the improvement in revenue, distribution companies still recorded a combined loss of N139.08 billion due to inefficiencies in billing and revenue collection. According to NERC’s fourth quarter…

Nigerians who returned from Libya in three months are 956 Libya returnees PHOTO: NAN Nigerians who returned from Libya in three months are 956. Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025 alone, courtesy of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Offices (NCRMI). This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit (NiDCOM), Abuja, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. According to the statement, the breakdown shows that…

FG, in partnership with APP, flag off 125km Benin-Asaba expressway repairs {FILES] Umahi FG, in partnership with APP, flag off 125km Benin-Asaba expressway repairs. Following the huge number of dilapidated federal highways across the South-South, the Federal Government has flagged off the 125km Benin-Asaba Highway, expected to be completed within 30 months. The project, which the Federal Government will be executing, in line with its Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI), is in collaboration with Africa Plus Partners (APP), an Infrastructure Development Financier. The Federal Ministry of Works officially flagged off the Benin-Asaba Expressway re-development project, marking a significant milestone…

Nigeria against Zimbabwe match: Find details of events. Super Eagles players Nigeria against Zimbabwe match: Find details of events The game between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be played at the 30,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the best stadium in the country currently. Kick off time is 5 PM Nigerian time on Tuesday, March 25. Tickets prices for the game is set at NGN1,000 for regular and NGN3,000 for VIP. However, the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno has paid for all the tickets. Hence, fans will not have to pay to get the tickets. However, fans who can’t access…

WEMA Bank Gives Out N11,000,000 to 131 Women WEMA Bank Gives Out N11,000,000 to 131 Women Reinforcing its reputation as a pro-women and inclusion-driven bank, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has disbursed a total of N11,000,000 to 131 women across Nigeria in the women’s month draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The highly anticipated draw took place on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Aba, Nigeria. Introduced in 2021, the 5 for 5 Promo is Wema Bank’s dedicated avenue for rewarding its customers for their active loyalty to…

AMVCA 2025: Nominees List Available AMVCA 2025: Nominees List Available The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have announced the full list of nominees for the 2025 edition, bringing excitement to Nollywood fans. The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA 2025) nominees were just announced. Leading the pack this year is Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors with 11 nominations, including ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for Aliu Gafar, ‘Best Lead Actress’ for Chioma Akpota and ‘Best Lead Actor’ for Femi Adebayo. Adebayo is also nominated for ‘Best Director,’ alongside Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo. Uzor Arukwe, popularly known as…

Lagos plans to work on Oshodi Transport Interchange for rail integration – Commissioner Oluwaseun Osiyemi Lagos plans to work on Oshodi Transport Interchange for rail integration The Lagos State Government says it will redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to prepare for the integration of the Rail Mass transit systems. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi added that the Lagos State Government would address the ongoing developments and challenges affecting the Oshodi Transport Interchange. He said this was in preparedness…