Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG gives pledge of single-digit interest loans to SMEs by 2025 FG gives pledge of single-digit interest loans to SMEs by 2025. The Federal Government has stated that it will begin disbursement of loans at a single-digit interest rate to Small and Medium Enterprises by the third quarter of 2025. The Senior Special Assistant on job creation and MSMEs, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, made this announcement at a Nationwide Townhall and Sensitization Programme on the Presidential Grant and Loan Scheme for MSMEs on Tuesday in Abuja. Adekunle-Johnson said the government was targeting the MSMEs with its intervention programmes because small businesses need…

NiMet, NCDC collaborate on data sharing and information exchange The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike and the Director General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike and the Director General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris The Nigerian Meteorological Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday in Abuja with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on data sharing and information exchange. According to a joint statement from both agencies, the primary goal is to establish a structured framework for data sharing and…

Governor Oyebanji promises assistance for innovation, entrepreneurship Governor, Biodun Oyebanji Oyebanji promises assistance for innovation, entrepreneurship. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has repeated his commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to promote the state’s values and secure a prosperous future for its people. Oyebanji assured that his administration would employ all available resources and human assistance to make this vision a reality. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, spoke on Tuesday during the three-day Ekiti Innovation Summit held at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.…

Digital Jurist Awards: Access Bank Shines As Best Digital, Best Website 2024 Access Bank Shines As Best Digital, Best Website 2024. Access Bank PLC has been named the 2024 Best Digital Award Winner in the Commercial Banks Category at the Digital Jurist Awards, organized by Phillips Consulting (pcl.). In addition to this top honour, the Bank also secured the Best Website Award, achieving an impressive score of 201 points for its engaging and user-friendly digital experience. Access Bank’s cumulative score of 380 points reflects its excellence across digital touchpoints, including its website, web portal, mobile app, and social media. Commenting…

Tinubu Promotes Acting CoAS Oluyede With New Rank Of Lieutenant General President Bola Tinubu Tinubu Promotes Acting CoAS Oluyede With New Rank Of Lieutenant General. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, at the Presidential Villa, decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Olufemi Oluyede, with a higher rank of Lieutenant General. President Tinubu had on the 30th of October, appointed Oluyede, a Major General as acting CoAS, pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Confirming the new rank on Tuesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…

Akwa Ibom Flags Off 18-Storey Ibom Towers, Unveils Lagos Real Estate Market In a move to diversify Akwa Ibom’s economy, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, on Wednesday, flagged off an 18-storey Ibom Towers in Lagos, with a promise that the project will be completed in 24 months. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, performed the ground-breaking ceremony. Two former governors of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel and Victor Attah, were among eminent Nigerians who attended the event. Revenue expectation for Akwa Ibom, Lagos The project is expected to drive revenue and GDP growth for Lagos and Akwa…

Home is where the heart of service truly beats – Ned Nwoko Home is where the heart of service truly beats – Ned Nwoko. Being home means being with my people. I’ve spent the past few days connecting with my constituents, whether they come in groups or individually. There’s always something meaningful to discuss, and I’m grateful for every opinion shared. Accessibility and presence matter to me; if they can’t come to me, I go to them. There’s always a way to meet, to share, and to learn from each other. And every time, it’s humbling. _Senator Ned Munir…

Home is where the heart of service truly beats – Ned Nwoko Home is where the heart of service truly beats – Ned Nwoko Being home means being with my people. I’ve spent the past few days connecting with my constituents, whether they come in groups or individually. There’s always something meaningful to discuss, and I’m grateful for every opinion shared. Accessibility and presence matter to me; if they can’t come to me, I go to them. There’s always a way to meet, to share, and to learn from each other. And every time, it’s humbling. _Senator Ned Munir Nwoko

Home is where the heart of service truly beats – Ned Nwoko Home is where the heart of service truly beats – Ned Nwoko Being home means being with my people. I’ve spent the past few days connecting with my constituents, whether they come in groups or individually. There’s always something meaningful to discuss, and I’m grateful for every opinion shared. Accessibility and presence matter to me; if they can’t come to me, I go to them. There’s always a way to meet, to share, and to learn from each other. And every time, it’s humbling. Home is where the…

Kemi Badenoch Emerges First Individual Of African Origin To Lead UK Conservatives Kemi Badenoch Emerging as first individual of African descent to head the Conservative Party. Kemi Badenoch has made record as she was being elected the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, a landmark event in the realm of British politics. This election comes on the heels of Rishi Sunak stepping down after the party’s underwhelming performance in the general election held in July. In an impressive show of unity within the party, Kemi Badenoch triumphed in a competitive leadership race, making her the first individual of African…