Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Stanbic IBTC Bank, FinDev Canada collaborate to shoot up sustainable finance Stanbic IBTC Bank, FinDev Canada collaborate to shoot up sustainable finance. To increase access to sustainable finance in Nigeria, Canada’s Development Finance Institution, FinDev Canada, provides a loan of up to US$ 40 million to Stanbic IBTC. This loan to Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, paves the way to a long-term partnership in the Sub-Saharan African region. FinDev Canada’s loan will support Stanbic IBTC Bank’s sustainability-related activities in Nigeria and support the development of productive sectors of the economy, including agribusiness,…

CBN, committed to bank financial stability, gives Nigerians assurance Central Bank of Nigeria building … concerns over the stability of the banking sector, as the central bank works to maintain public trust and ensure the soundness of the nation’s financial institutions. The Central Bank of Nigeria has affirmed its commitment to the stability of the country’s financial system, highlighting that regular stress tests are conducted to identify potential vulnerabilities in banks. This is according to a press release by CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, on Tuesday. “The CBN recognises the crucial role that confidence plays…

Osimhen expresses satisfaction with his fans and love for Istanbul Victor Osimhen “Istanbul is incredible. It’s a very big city; I didn’t know that. The most important thing is Galatasaray; the fans make this city great, which is fantastic for me, my family, and my friends. “I’m very happy;…” Victor Osimhen While having an interview with TuttoSport, the 25-year-old emphasised his love for his new home, asserting that he was happy. Victor Osimhen says he is having a good time in his new home in Istanbul, where he is playing for Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The former…

Meet Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, A Vocal Advocate Of Unity and Peaceful Co-existence Amb. Kingsley Amafibe Nigeria, as a multi-ethnic and religious nation, has consistently required an extra effort to co-habit peacefully and harmoniously to reduce inter-tribal rivalry and suspicion. Notable individuals and nationalists have been at the forefront in driving this campaign for national integration, religious tolerance, and strengthening the bond of brotherhood. The key among them is Amb. Kingsley Amafibe. A Delta State-born peace advocate, whose name is synonymous with unwavering commitment to fostering harmony and progress within communities across the Nigerian landscape. With over a decade and a…

Canaanland gets approval of airstrip from FG –  Oyedepo Bishop David Oyedepo Canaanland gets approval of airstrip from FG –  Oyedepo He said, “I am sure you will be glad to know that the Federal Government has approved an airstrip for Canaanland.” Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has revealed that the Federal Government has approved the construction of an airstrip for Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland. Oyedepo announced this during the Tehillah Night Special Edition at Covenant University Chapel, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State on Sunday. According to Oyedepo, this development will enable him…

Meeting of Patience Ozokwo and Patience Jonathan erupts issues on culture  Patience Jonathan and Patience Ozokwo Meeting of Patience Ozokwo and Patience Jonathan erupts issues on culture Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, recently shared a video of her meeting with former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan. The video, posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, captured the moment Ozokwo kneeled to greet Jonathan as she approached her, after which the two women embraced each other warmly. The act has sparked mixed reactions from netizens, as some have cited the age difference between the women.…

Nobel Prize: US scientists emerge winners for breakthrough in gene regulation Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun speak onstage during the Breakthrough Prize Awards Ceremony Hosted By Seth MacFarlane at NASA Ames Research Center on November 9, 2014 in Mountain View, California [Credit: AFP] Nobel Prize: US scientists emerge winners for breakthrough in gene regulation The scientists from the United States, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA and its role in how genes are regulated, solving a decades-old mystery, the Nobel Assembly at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute said. If gene…

Bamidele has lauded South-West lawmakers’ contributions to SWDC bill Opeyemi Bamidele … the group said the bill was the result of a joint effort by all Senators from the South West. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has detailed the efforts by federal lawmakers from South-West states to lobby their counterparts from other geo-political zones for the passage of the Bill establishing the South West Development Commission. The Senate leader, Bamidele, also highlighted that lawmakers from the southwest under the APC have been a formidable force, playing a critical role in driving progress and ensuring stability within the National Assembly. He spoke at…

Watchouts For 2024 Ballon d’Or Ballon d’Or Football fans can watch live broadcast of the ceremony, which will begin at 19:00 GMT, and catch all the action as the winner is revealed. This year’s competition is particularly open, as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have dominated the award for over a decade, are absent from the shortlist. Messi, a record eight-time winner, and Ronaldo, with five wins, have not made the cut, setting the stage for a new name to claim the prize. When and Where Is the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony? The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will…

Naira purchase: Dangote refinery to get 400,000 barrels per day Dangote  Naira purchase as Dangote refinery will get 400,000 barrels per day. The Federal Government is ready to deliver up to 400,000 barrels of Nigerian crude oil daily to the Dangote refinery under its naira-for-crude agreement, a report by Bloomberg stated on Monday. This significant development is expected to take place over the next two months, amounting to 24 million barrels of Nigerian supply between October and November 2024. This increase in processing capacity could have substantial implications for both the refinery’s operations and the local oil industry, transforming the…