Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Manny Ita The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed the full restoration and stabilization of the national electricity grid following a total system collapse that occurred at approximately 12:40 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The incident, which marked the first grid failure of the year, saw national power generation plummet from over 4,500 megawatts to a near-total blackout of just 24 megawatts within an hour, leaving all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) with zero load allocation. System data monitored on Sunday morning showed that the grid had recovered significantly, delivering approximately 4,058 megawatts to the national network as…
Manny Ita The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated a legal battle against the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, filing suit FHC/ABJ/CS/143/2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, January 23, 2026, seeks an order of mandamus to compel the defendants to account for ₦128 billion in public funds allegedly missing or diverted, as documented in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 annual report published in September 2025. According to the court filings, the missing funds include ₦4.4 billion transferred to project accounts for the…
Manny Ita President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a high-level delegation from Shell Plc, led by Global Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan, at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026, where the energy titan pledged a landmark $20 billion investment in the nation’s energy sector. The multi-billion dollar commitment is primarily centered on the development of the Bonga South West deep-offshore project, an initiative expected to peak at a production capacity of 220,000 barrels of oil per day while tapping into reserves estimated at 820 million barrels. This investment, which encompasses both capital expenditure for construction and long-term…
Manny Ita The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has officially launched its 2026 intervention cycle, allocating a total of ₦6.452 billion to 271 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, announced the disbursement guidelines during a strategic stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Approved by President Bola Tinubu under the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” the funding is designed to drive a massive transformation in infrastructure, academic research, and digital innovation within the nation’s higher education sector. Under the approved 2026 framework, the disbursement is categorized into specific allocations…
Manny Ita In a major move to revolutionize the transportation sector in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Pastor Umo Eno on Saturday officially performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Terminal in Uyo. Situated at Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities, the multi-purpose facility serves as a core pillar of the administration’s ARISE Agenda, aimed at mitigating the high cost of transportation through the adoption of cleaner and more affordable energy. The project, which was relocated from its initial proposed site in Odiok Itam to its current location to ensure better accessibility for the state’s…
Tax matter: Lagos to recover unpaid taxes through banks, employers, business partners — LIRS The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will enforce its statutory powers to recover unpaid taxes from defaulting taxpayers through third parties, including banks, employers, debtors, tenants and business partners. This is contained in a public notice dated January 21, 2026, and sighted by our correspondent on the LIRS website on Sunday. According to the notice signed by the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair, the state revenue service is empowered by Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, to…
UTME registration commences January 26 ~ JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will take place between January 26 and February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test centres nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday at a meeting with Commissioners for Education ahead of the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry exercises, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the sale of UTME application documents would begin earlier than the actual registration. He said, “The sale of UTME application document which is the ePIN, will start earlier than commencement…
Okowa, His Daughter, and the Debate Over Political Balance in Delta North I believe firmly in the constitutional right of every Nigerian to seek public office. Democracy demands that citizens be free to aspire to leadership based on their convictions and capacity to serve. However, beyond legality, there is also the critical issue of ethics, public perception, and the long-term health of our political system. Not everything that is legally permissible is necessarily wise or beneficial to society. Today, Ifeanyi Okowa is touted to be contesting for the Senate seat in Delta North, while his daughter, Marylin Daramola-Okowa, will…
From Risk to Reliability: How Pipeline Security Is Powering Nigeria’s 2026 Oil Ambitions Nigeria’s ambition to reach and sustain crude oil production levels above 1.8 million barrels per day by 2026 rests on more than reserves and rigs. It depends on whether oil can move safely, consistently, and predictably from the fields to export terminals. Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has become a pivotal force in answering that question. Operating on critical infrastructure such as the Trans Niger Pipeline, the company’s integrated security and community partnership model has helped convert historically fragile assets into dependable economic infrastructure. The federal…
President of Women African Tourism Board recognized with APC Deputy National Women Leader for Women politics Ambassador Moleboheng Matli honoured to engage with Hon. Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim, APC Deputy National Women Leader Reflecting women firmly rooted on the front lines of governance. The President of the Women African Tourism Board (WATB), Ambassador Moleboheng Matli, was honoured to engage with Hon. Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim, APC Deputy National Women Leader a strategic force advancing women’s political participation and grassroots mobilisation across Nigeria and Hon. Senator Binta Masi Garba of Adamawa State, a distinguished legislator with a legacy in governance, economic empowerment and…