Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote Sets Sights on $200bn Valuation as Refinery IPO Looms in 2026 Aliko Dangote, head of the Dangote Group, has unveiled sweeping expansion targets that would see the conglomerate achieve a market capitalisation above $200bn and generate annual revenues of $100bn by the end of the decade. The bold forecast comes ahead of plans to publicly list the group’s $20bn refinery on the Nigerian Exchange in 2026, a move expected to reshape the the country’s investment landscape. Currently operating at a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the Dangote Refinery is poised to play a crucial role in Nigeria’s efforts…

SANWO-OLU REWARDS: GIFTS N155.5M TO LAGOS PUBLIC SERVANTS INCLUDING FIVE BRAND NEW CARS DURING MR GOVERNOR’s LUNCHEON Says public service remains core to effective governance. The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration has rewarded 177 outstanding public servants in Lagos State with five brand new cars and N155.5 million. Five out of the 99 selected civil servants in the senior category won brand new cars through a raffle draw, while 94 were given N1 million each. For the junior category, five outstanding staff received N5 million each, while 73 went home with N500,000 each. Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the promotion of the…

NJC confirms Tanko Muhammad’s death, things to know about him Late Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed the passing of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, who passed on today at 71 years. A condolence letter released by the NJC says the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, NJC, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on behalf of the entire Judiciary commiserates with the family and the government and people of Bauchi State over the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria. The CJN…

Trump places Nigeria in US entry ‘restriction list’ with 23 others US President Donald Trump | AFP President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public safety. The announcement was published on the White House website in a fact sheet titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” According to the fact sheet, the Proclamation imposes full suspension on eight countries and…

Nigerian coach gets contract extension from Madrid Real Madrid World have renewed the contract of Nigerian coach Ayere Sylvester for another year following a successful first spell with the global football brand. The extension was agreed after Ayere’s work as an assistant manager and coach in Dubai, where he led global programmes and oversaw the training of thousands of players across different regions of the world. Ayere who was satisfied with this development describes it as recognition of his work and influence within the organisation. “I feel great, the contract extension is proof of competency, dedication and commitment. It’s a…

Polaris Bank Champions Girls’ Hygiene Awareness With Female Hygiene Essentials Distribution In Kuramo & Victoria Island Junior And Senior Secondary Schools Polaris Bank has continued its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support, with the successful distribution of female hygiene essentials to female students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos. This initiative stems from Polaris Bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and forms part of our ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme. Through the Bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Initiative, the outreach aims to improve menstrual hygiene education,…

4,657 YOUTHS UNDER AGRICULTURE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME WILL BENEFIT FROM ₦1 BILLION PROFITS IN EKITI Biodun Oyebanji To achieve strategical reinvest in agriculture in order to have food security in the state. Ekiti State Government will on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, disburse ₦1 Billion to 4,657 beneficiaries under its Bring Back Our Youths in Agriculture programme. The disbursement ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, by 10:00 a.m. In a statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, said the funds represent profits from the…

FIFA: Best 11 award for female category Photo: FIFA The Fédération Internationale de Football Association on Tuesday presented the Women’s Best 11 for the 2024/25 season. The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony held at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar, recognised outstanding individual performances from players across the global game. The selections were drawn from performances between August 11, 2024, and August 2, 2025, with players voted into each position by national team coaches and captains, journalists, and football fans worldwide. In the women’s category, Spain led the lineup with six players, underlining the country’s continued dominance in women’s…

The Best FIFA Men’s 11 for 2025 FIFA Best 11 award male category Photo: FIFA The lights of Doha shone brightly on Tuesday, illuminating football’s greatest stage as the world’s top players, coaches, and legends gathered for The Best FIFA Football Awards. Fans across the globe waited with bated breath, knowing the night would honour not only the year’s best performances but also the players who had earned the admiration of their peers. The Moment of Recognition The ceremony opened with the announcement of the FIFPRO Men’s World 11, a lineup voted for by professional footballers worldwide. This team represents…

Dembélé shines as winner FIFA best men’s player award Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé Photo: FIFA France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men’s FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women’s prize. Dembele, 28, won the Ballon d’Or in September, rewarding an exceptional season with PSG, which included the Ligue 1 club’s first Champions League title. “I wanted to thank my teammates. Hard work pays off; it’s been a fantastic year for me, both individually and collectively,” said Dembele after the ceremony, which took place on…