Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

… member associations would receive $20 million each for the 2027-2030 cycle. FIFA has proposed a new funding package that could provide up to $20 million to each of its 211 member associations, including the Nigeria Football Federation, as part of plans to increase investment in global football development. The proposal, announced by FIFA on Tuesday, includes an optional one-off $20 million funding through the proposed FIFA Fast Forward Programme (FFFP) for special projects, as well as increased regular development allocations under the FIFA Forward programme. Under the plan, member associations would receive $20 million each for the 2027-2030 cycle,…

Oyo takes delivery of aircraft. Photo: Ademola  The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of the two long-awaited security surveillance aircraft. The two aircraft, which arrived at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, on Tuesday, are expected to support aerial surveillance, intelligence collection and rapid security response across Oyo State and adjoining areas. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday, said, “The arrival of the aircraft marks another step in the state’s efforts to strengthen security operations through improved intelligence gathering and aerial surveillance. “Governor Seyi…

Super Falcons Elegbede Abiodun … with 16 teams competing across four groups. Super Falcons prepare to begin their quest for an 11th continental title, as the take on Malawi on Tuesday in the ongoing WAFCON hosted by Morocco. All the matches of the tournament air live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv. The tournament opened on Sunday with Algeria claiming a 2-0 victory over Senegal before hosts Morocco thrilled their home fans with a commanding 4-0 win over Kenya to top Group A after the opening round of matches. Monday’s Group B action delivered mixed fortunes, with Tanzania stunning the…

Ecobank Nigeria has launched Scaling Up!!!, its flagship business storytelling podcast designed to inspire, educate and empower entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders and the next generation of African innovators through authentic conversations with some of the continent’s most accomplished business personalities. The podcast, which will be available on Ecobank Nigeria’s official YouTube channel and other major digital streaming platforms, reinforces the bank’s commitment to supporting businesses beyond banking by creating a platform where entrepreneurs can learn from the experiences of successful founders, creatives and industry leaders who have built thriving enterprises across diverse sectors. Featuring compelling conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation,…

The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State. In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State. According to Aare…

Elegbede Abiodun The committee’s aim would be to develop a comprehensive national framework for tourism. The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has inaugurated a National Committee on Industry Professional Bodies Recognition and Governance as part of a far-reaching reform programme aimed at strengthening professionalism, institutional governance and stakeholder collaboration across Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry. The committee was inaugurated at the Institute’s headquarters in Abuja by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIHOTOUR, Aare Abisoye Fagade, who described the initiative as a strategic milestone in building a more credible, accountable and globally competitive hospitality sector. Fagade…

The Nigeria Football Federation and Canadian club AFC Toronto have shown displeasure over the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo on social media following the theft of her money at the team’s hotel in Morocco. The incident occurred during the Super Falcons’ stay in Morocco for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where a hotel worker stole cash belonging to the player. Moroccan authorities later arrested the suspect, recovered the stolen money, ordered its return to the player and sentenced the offender to six months’ imprisonment. Despite the swift action by Moroccan authorities, Okoronkwo was subjected…

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN…Photo Credit: X/ Mrs Bbold Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association, describing her emergence as a historic milestone for the legal profession. In a statement on Monday, the governor said Badejo-Okusanya’s emergence as the second female president in the history of the NBA was a testament to her decades of dedication, professionalism and commitment to the rule of law. “Congratulations to Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association. “Becoming only the…

Zlatan and Lamai Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian star singer Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan is set to tie the knot with his partner Davita Lamai. The news of the artist’s engagement was announced in a private jet heading to Soso Soberekon’s wedding ceremony with other entertainers over the weekend. Teni initially broke the news, revealing that the couple were making plans to organise their wedding ceremony. ”So Zlatan and his wonderful wife are going to be having their wedding,” she said. Lamai and Zlatan then confirmed the news, extending the invitation to the guests at the event. ”I just…

The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Hussaini Magaji, while unveiling the new office in Lagos on Monday. Photo: CAC The move encourages more businesses to operate within the formal economy. The Corporate Affairs Commission has opened a new service office at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, to expand access to business registration and compliance services for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s ease of doing business. The new office, according to a statement on the commission’s verified X account on Monday, was commissioned on Monday by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer…