Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” Album Becomes Most Streamed On Apple Music Wizkid Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” Album Becomes Most Streamed On Apple Music Ayo Balogun, Nigerian superstar, widely known as Wizkid, has been recognised by Apple Music, as his album ‘Made In Lagos’ has become the most streamed Nigerian album on the platform. While announcing, Apple Music used a blend of Yoruba and Nigerian pidgin, saying “Oshe Naija,” which translates to “thanks Nigeria.” With the released in 2020, the “Made in Lagos” album featured Tems on a global hit “Essence” which won a Grammy award. Burna Boy’s album “Love, Damini”…

CBN, to check market volatility, sells $543m to banks CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso CBN, to check market volatility, sells $543m to banks … the spot sales was to reduce observed market volatility driven by high demand for commodity imports and seasoned demand for fx. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said it sold 543.5 million dollars through a two-way quote at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) to authorised dealer banks between on 11 dealing days spanning Sept. 6 to Sept. 30. Omolara Duke, Director, Financial Markets Department of the CBN, said this in a statement. According to…

Netflix: Okpaleke’s Hijack’93’ trailer unveiled Netflix: Okpaleke’s Hijack’93’ trailer unveiled The movie is a fictional retelling inspired by the 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight by a group of teenagers. The film features an impressive cast, including Bob Manuel, John Dumelo, Sharon Ooja, Nancy Isime, Jemima Osunde, and Efa Iwara. It also introduces newcomers Adam Garba, Allison Emmanuel, Oluwaseyi Akinola, and Nnamdi Agbo, who portray the hijackers. Following the success of previous Play Network films such as ‘Blood Vessel’ and ‘Glamour Girls’, ‘Hijack ’93’ highlights Netflix’s dedication to showcasing authentic Nigerian stories. This movie is a fictional retelling inspired…

NPA Coordinates Commencement Of Crude Sales To Dangote In Naira Dr.Abubakar Dantsoho NPA Coordinates The Commencement Of Crude Sales To Dangote In Naira The Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Thursday, said the implementation of the federal government directive for the authority to coordinate all regulatory, security and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of the initiative to sell crude oil and petroleum products to the Dangote Refinery in naira has commenced. Speaking when he chaired the inter-agency stakeholders meeting on the One-stop-shop (OSS) at the NPA headquarters in Lagos, Dantsoho said the authority was ready…

Pastor Adeboye didn’t say tithing is inconsequential Pastor Adeboye Pastor Adeboye didn’t say tithing is inconsequential “Of all I said, the only thing they put on the internet is that Adeboye apologised, and therefore, people should no longer pay their tithes. I said 10 percent should be the minimum.” The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has denied claims that he asked Christians to stop paying tithes. He had apologised for saying in one of his messages that anybody who does not pay tithe will not make heaven. But, he said his apology…

Ned Nwoko, Tahir Monguno, 12 Other Senators Sponsor Most Bills In Current Assembly – NASS Senator Munir Ned Nwoko Senator Munir Ned Nwoko (PDP, Delta North) and 13 other senators in the current assembly sponsored the highest number of bills in one year. Since May 2023 to May 2024, these senators have introduced more bills than their counterparts in the assembly. Data indicates that Senator Nwoko has so far sponsored not less than 25 bills and 19 motions from May 2023 to date, while Senator Tahir Monguno, (APC, Borno North), sponsored over 23 bills. Other notable contributors include the deputy…

Livelihood Support Grants: Ododo gives N100,000 to 8,000 youths, women for businesses Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo … empowerment programme would lay a foundation for a brighter future by giving Kogi youths and women the opportunity to afford knowledge and skills required for a more promising future. Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has empowered 8,000 youths and women with N100,000 Livelihood Support Grants for their existing and new businesses. Ododo flagged off the cash grants to the beneficiaries on Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Government House Lokoja, the state capital. The beneficiaries cut across all the 21 Local Government Areas…

January 2025, New Withholding Tax Regulations To Be Effective  – FIRS Tax machine January 2025, New Withholding Tax Regulations To Be Effective  – FIRS In January 2025, New Withholding Tax Regulations Will Be Effective In Nigeria. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has informed taxpayers and tax practitioners that the newly gazetted withholding tax regulations will come into effect from January 1, 2025. Withholding tax (WHT) is an advance payment of income tax collected on dividends, rent, consulting, and brokerage fees, among others. The new withholding tax regulations aim to reduce rates and exempt small businesses with annual turnover not exceeding…

Ahmed Musa, Abdullahi, Back To Kano Pillars For 2024/25 NPFL Ahmed Musa Super Eagles Ahmed Musa has returned to Kano Pillars on a short-term deal. He and his fellow teammate, Shehu Abdullahi, have come back to Nigeria to take part in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The two players were seen training with Kano Pillars on Thursday as they prepared for their upcoming match against Sunshine Stars in the NPFL’s fifth matchday. The club shared this news on its official X account on Friday, stating, “Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Nazir Laja, and the rest of the squad…

Zenith Bank Improves Efficiency Of E-Channel Services For Customers Zenith Bank Improves Efficiency Of E-Channel Services For Customers Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has restored improved services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring customers have seamless access to banking services. In a statement released on Thursday via its X handle, the bank confirmed that customers can now conveniently conduct transactions across various platforms following a recent upgrade. These enhancements follow temporary glitches caused by routine IT maintenance aimed at optimizing service delivery. Zenith Bank reiterated its commitment to providing improved services and highlighted the various channels available…