Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oyan Dam Water Release: Dwellers Of Kara, Mile 12, Agiliti, Ikosi Ketu & Environs To Take Caution – Lagos Govt Tokunbo Wahab Lagos government has given warning to dwellers of Kara, Mile 12, Agiliti, Ikosi Ketu and environs to take caution towards Oyan Dam water release.  With heavy downpour still expected, the Lagos State Government has notified residents, particularly those in flood plains, over the systemic release of water from Oyan Dam by the Ogun Osun River Basin Authority, OORBDA. They have been called on to relocate to higher and safer grounds to avoid possible loss of lives and properties.…

Why CEO Oyedeji’s Move To FBN Holdings Is Indicator Of Oduoza’s Dream For NOVA Bank Wale Oyedeji One of the biggest buzzes in the banking industry is the appointment of Wale Oyedeji as the Group Managing Director of FBN Holdings – Nigeria’s oldest bank. Oyedeji, with a robust 30 years of experience under his belt, joins FBN Holdings from his position as the Chief Executive Officer at NOVA Commercial Bank. With the guidance of the formidable Chairman Phillips Oduoza, NOVA conquered the merchant banking space to become a commercial bank on the strength of back-to-back successes that required a broader…

AFCON: CAF declares match in favour of Nigeria, Libya fined $50,000 CAF declares match in favour of Nigeria, Libya fined $50,000 Nigeria were awarded three goals and three points, and Libya was fined $50,000 as the Confederation of African Football finally announced its verdict on the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifying fixture scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Libya, on Saturday. The verdict followed an intense and seemingly thorough investigation of the matter by the body’s disciplinary committee following a complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation after the Super Eagles were subjected to a 20-hour nightmarish…

Elevate Africa Assigns Daniel Ikuenobe as Inaugural CEO, Aimed at Achieving its Vision for Africa’s Transformation Towards achieving the ‘Africa We See’ initiative, Daniel Ikuenobe has been chosen for Elevate Africa. Abuja, Nigeria – 28/10/2024 – Elevate Africa is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Ikuenobe, co-founder of ACE Analytix as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. This appointment marks a significant step forward for the pan-African initiative, setting a new course in advancing sustainable development, regional integration, and Africa’s global narrative. Spearheaded by His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, and Her Royal Majesty Olori…

Glo My-G data bundles delights tertiary students leaders Glo My-G data bundles delights tertiary students leaders. Leaders of Student Union Governments of some Nigerian universities have described the launch of My-G data bundles by technology company, Globacom, as “a good initiative for youth development “. At an event held in Lagos on Thursday to announce My-G entertainment tour across the country, Morakinyo Olaolu, President, Students Union Government (SUG), Yaba College of Technology, said, “This is a good initiative for youth development. We thank Glo for My-G which is for us the Youth”. In the same vein, Adebobola Ayomide, SUG President,…

WEMA BANK PIONEERS NIGERIA’S FIRST LICENSED BANKING APP FOR TEENAGERS, ALAT XPLORE App Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative app and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is breaking new ground by pioneering yet another industry first; the ALAT Xplore App, Nigeria’s first licensed banking app for teenagers. Set to officially launch on Saturday, October 26, 2024, the ALAT Xplore App has been released on the Google PlayStore and iOS App Store, giving teenagers the opportunity to test the app, explore its functionalities and leverage the unique range of solutions tailored to their needs as teenagers, ultimately equipping them…

3rd Zenith Headmasters’ Cup produces winners in Delta schools … championship was organised to advance the policies and programmes of the present administration in promoting the game of football among primary school children. Ighogbadu Primary School, Warri south local government area of Delta State, has emerged winners of the 3rd Zenith Delta State Headmasters’ Cup. The school defeated Johannah Model School, Udu 1-0 in the final match decided at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba yesterday to emerge champions. The third place match ended in favour of Ani-nshi Primary School, Ogwashi-Ukwu, which edged out Ometan Primary School, Okpe in a penalty…

Prof. Edoba Omoregie becomes 11th VC, UNIBEN Prof. Edoba Omoregie Prof. Edoba Omoregie becomes 11th VC, UNIBEN.  A legal luminary, Professor of Constitutional Law and Governance, Edoba Omoregie, has been appointed as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Omoregie, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), will assume office on December 1, succeeding the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lillian Salami, whose tenure concludes on that date. The announcement was made on Friday by Prof. Shaibu Umaru, Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, who noted that Omoregie was selected from a pool of 27 applicants vying for the esteemed position.…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo gives insight on how he got debt relieve for Nigeria Former President Olusegun Obasanjo … not an impossible feat to secure a consideration for debt forgiveness from the world financial lenders, but leaders must present a just course. A former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained how he secured debt forgiveness for the country between 1999 when he assumed power as elected president and 2007 when he left. Obasanjo who lamented a deficit and waning of leadership and corruption in the country, explained that it was not an impossible feat to secure a consideration for…

Nigeria’s old naira notes remain valid indefinitely – CBN Old note and new naira notes Nigeria’s old naira notes still stands relevant.  The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that the old series of N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will remain valid indefinitely, refuting claims that the notes would cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2024. In a statement released on Thursday by The acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, the CBN emphasised that such reports are false and intended to disrupt the nation’s payment system. The statement read, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria…