Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Wanka says the government remains committed to protecting vulnerable households. The special adviser to the president on Power Infrastructure, Office of the Vice President, Sadiq Wanka, has clarified comments on electricity tariffs that he said were misrepresented by some media reports. Wanka, in a statement on his X handle, on Saturday, insisted that there is no planned tariff hike for any grid consumer across any service band. “There is no planned tariff hike for any grid consumer across any service band. Government remains committed to protecting vulnerable households through continued tariff support.” Wanka further explained that the government remains committed…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has described the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) as a practical blueprint for transforming Zamfara state’s agricultural sector, as he joined Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima and five other governors on a working visit to the Benin Republic industrial hub on Friday. The delegation toured the 1,640-hectare public-private industrial platform, inspecting integrated textile and agro-processing facilities where locally produced cotton is converted into yarn, fabric and finished garments while cashew and soybean are processed for domestic and export markets. GDIZ, developed by the Beninese government and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms, has created more than…

The national leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on Friday, set up and inaugurated a seven-man committee to manage the affairs of parks and garages in Osun State. The committee, which will be led by Mr Kazeem Oyewale popularly known as Asiri Eniba, was inaugurated at the headquarters union located in Garki Area, Abuja. Daily Trust reports that the committee was set up following the suspension of activities of the union by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The governor, through his Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, said NURTW’s activities were suspended in motor parks across the state as…

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has set August 11 as an exclusive live premiere date for his forthcoming album, ‘Oriade’, in London. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘OBO’, as the singer is fondly called by fans and industry peers, shared the announcement in a post on his X account, @davido, on Friday. He wrote: “London! Join me on Aug. 11 at the O2 Forum Kentish Town for a very special show. “This will be the first and only chance to hear Oriade performed live, so if you want to experience the new album before…

Leading stars of Netflix’s acclaimed telenovela, The Polygamist, Gugu Gumede and S’Dumo Mtshali, step into the international spotlight this week as guests on Cable News Network International’s African Voices, proudly sponsored by digital telecommunications company, Globacom. The 22-episode drama chronicles the turbulent consequences of a husband’s infidelity, as his indiscretions unwittingly draw his family into the intricate realities of polygamy. Rich in emotional complexity, the series unfolds a compelling tapestry of betrayal, deception and intrigue, illustrating how trust, once fractured, can unravel the harmony of what was once a seemingly idyllic marriage. Filmed in Johannesburg, the 30-minute programme sees CNN…

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of June and July upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries across the country, bringing relief to thousands of students enrolled in the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The disbursement marks the clearance of outstanding arrears for June and July 2026 after many beneficiaries received their N20,000 May upkeep allowance within the last two weeks. With the latest payment, students are receiving ₦40,000 covering the two outstanding months. The development has sparked excitement across campuses countrywide, with beneficiaries confirming receipt of the funds on social media…

Megastarmagazine reports that the Lagos State Government has released the merit admission list for candidates who participated in the 2026 screening test for entry into Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Secondary Schools. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announced that successful candidates could begin checking their admission status through the Lagos State Examinations Board portal. In a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite on Friday, candidates who secured admission were advised to proceed to their respective schools from Monday, August 31, 2026, to collect their admission letters and complete the registration process. “The…

MILO, a leading malt and cocoa beverage in Nigeria, has launched the MILO Text & Win Promotion, a nationwide consumer campaign designed to reward loyal consumers with exciting prizes while celebrating the trust they have continued to place in the brand. Running from July to September 2026, the promotion gives two million consumers the opportunity to win exciting rewards, including airtime, cash prizes, and six brand new cars. Five winners will emerge through the bi weekly draws, while one lucky consumer will drive away with the grand prize, a brand new family SUV. Participating is simple. Consumers only need to…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced registration for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of Education and Non-Technological Agricultural Programmes offered by polytechnics nationwide.  A statement issued by Fabian Benjamin – Acting Director Public Affairs and Protocol of the board, on Thursday, said eligible candidates can register at any Institutional Professional Registration Centre (IPRC) located in Colleges of Education or any JAMB Professional Registration Centre (PRC), provided they possess the required O’Level credits. JAMB explained that the exercise follows the Federal Government’s decision to waive the requirement for candidates applying for…

L-R: Hajiya Hauwa Abbas, CEO/Founder, ABBASID Charity Foundation; Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, University of Jos Branch; Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative outreach in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, recently. In a significant demonstration of its commitment to alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has provided food relief to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State…