Author: 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.

FG plans to cut transportation fares by 40% with CNG adoption FG plans to cut transportation fares by 40% with CNG adoption The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to reduce transportation fares by over 40 per cent through the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas for commercial vehicles. This initiative was unveiled during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony held in Abuja on Friday, where key stakeholders, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers from Itakpe, Adavi and Ajaokuta train station units gathered to formalise the agreement. The Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael…

Read More

Tinubu Had Special Jumat Prayer To Mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Tinubu Had Special Jumat Prayer To Mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined other Muslim faithful for a special Jumat prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement and video shared on X.com by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. According to the statement, the prayer is part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The statement reads, “As part of the activities of…

Read More

In 10 months, NIS settled 204,332 passport applications – Interior Minister The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) cleared over 204,332 backlog of passports in 10 months. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while reeling out his ministry’s achievements in the last year, at a media event organised by the ministry on Friday in Abuja. He said assured Nigerians that never again will there be backlogs of passports in Nigeria, with the reform measure in place. “In the last year, we introduced advanced border management technologies, including GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and other surveillance tools and infrastructure, to…

Read More

Nigeria @64: PCNGi Propagates CNG  Adoption As Cleaner Option Nigeria @64: PCNGi Propagates CNG  Adoption As Cleaner Option To Fuel Usage. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has announced a series of events and activities planned for the week of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. The initiatives aimed to increase the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to fuel. To kick off the lineup of activities for the independence anniversary week, starting Friday, September 27, is the commencement of the CNG Transport Fare Drop Program which will include the signing ceremony with National…

Read More

WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles In Group B, Confront Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles In Group B, Confront Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles In Group B, Confront Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been handed a tough draw for the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament in Togo. Aliyu Zubairu’s side are drawn in Group B with Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. Hosts Togo will face Niger Republic, Ghana and Benin Republic in Group A. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-final. Togo will…

Read More

Oyo Kingdom: FirstBank Sponsors Stage Play, Kurunmi As part of its First@arts initiative to promote the arts, preserve cultural heritage, and provide a platform for creative expression, FirstBank, has announced its sponsorship of Kurunmi, a captivating theatrical production that delves into the rich history of the Oyo Kingdom. This commitment to the performing arts has cemented FirstBank’s position as a driving force in Nigeria’s cultural landscape. The Play, written by Ola Rotimi and set in the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo, follows Kurunmi, a military leader and war general facing internal strife and external threats from imperial powers, particularly the Fulani…

Read More

Maresca Lauds Tosin Adarabioyo As He Moves To Chelsea Adarabioyo and Maresca Maresca Lauds Tosin Adarabioyo As He Moves To Chelsea “He is always there. He is one of the leaders in the changing room. We are very happy and delighted with him.” Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has talked up the impact at Stamford Bridge defender, Tosin Adarabioyo. On the back of the Italian being appointed as the club’s new boss, Chelsea were being linked with a wide array of players who would cost a substantial fee. However, the first acquisition of the summer transfer window was that of…

Read More

AT UNGA ‘79 : ALEBIOSU EMPHASIZES THE  ROLE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN POVERTY ERADICATION Olusegun Alebiosu AT UNGA ‘79 : ALEBIOSU EMPHASIZES THE  ROLE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN POVERTY ERADICATION In an exclusive interview with Arise TV on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the CEO of FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, Olusegun Alebiosu highlighted poverty eradication as a pressing concern that should keep international leaders up at night. Alongside poverty, climate change and gender inequality are equally pressing issues that demand attention and action. Alebiosu stressed…

Read More

AT UNGA ‘79 : ALEBIOSU EMPHASIZES THE  ROLE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN POVERTY ERADICATION Olusegun Alebiosu AT UNGA ‘79 : ALEBIOSU EMPHASIZES THE  ROLE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN POVERTY ERADICATION In an exclusive interview with Arise TV on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the CEO of FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, Olusegun Alebiosu highlighted poverty eradication as a pressing concern that should keep international leaders up at night. Alongside poverty, climate change and gender inequality are equally pressing issues that demand attention and action. Alebiosu stressed…

Read More

UNGA: Aliko Dangote, Milken meet at an invest Africa event in New York L-R: Chairman and Founder of the Milken Institute, USA, Michael Milken; Executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, Esther Krofah; Founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote at an invest Africa event – African at an inflation point, organised by the Milken institute, at the Rockefeller centre, New York. Chairman and Founder of the Milken Institute, USA, Michael Milken; Founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote at an invest Africa event – African at an inflation point, organised by the Milken…

Read More