Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

To Enable Service Access, Airtel Nigeria CEO Advocates Digital Public Infrastructure Carl Cruz To Enable Service Access, Airtel Nigeria CEO Advocates Digital Public Infrastructure In a keynote address delivered at the 6th National Day of Identity, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Carl Cruz, highlighted the critical role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in enabling access to essential services for millions of Nigerians. The event, organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), focused on the theme, “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling Access to Services.” It attracted policymakers, business leaders, and experts from the telecommunications, technology, and identity management sectors. In his…

Lagos, LUDI Collaborated, Observed Annual Car Free Day The Honourable Commissioner took the lead riding on both a manually operated bicycle and subsequently on an electric one, opening up the event for several others to took to riding bicycles, skating and walking. The Lagos State Government on Sunday 22 September, joins the rest of the World to observe the Car Free Day in promotion of the Non Motorised Transportation NMT mode, that is set to reduce the level of carbon emission associated with other modes of Transportation. The event was organised in partnership with Lagos Urban Development Initiative LUDI and…

Victor Boniface struck winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen Wolfsburg in Leverkusen on September 22, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) The team rejoices for the 4-3 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Victor Boniface struck a stoppage-time winner to give Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen a thrilling 4-3 win over Wolfsburg on Sunday providing a perfect boost ahead of next week’s trip to Bayern Munich. In a seesaw encounter, the teams were locked at 3-3 from the 48th minute. Wolfsburg were then reduced to 10 men in the dying stages when Yannick Gerhardt…

Edo Decides as APC’s Okpebholo emerges winner of Edo governorship election Monday Okpebholo Edo Decides as APC’s Okpebholo emerges winner of Edo governorship election. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo has won the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results from 18 local government areas (LGAs) announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), garnered 247,655 votes. Olumide Akpata, representing the Labour Party (LP), finished third, receiving a total of 22,763…

Edo Decides: INEC Declares Results Of 16 LGA INEC has declared the results of 16 LGA in Edo. The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC have declared a total of 16 local governments out of the 18 local governments Areas that made up Edo state September 2024 gubernatorial election. State returning officer, Prof Faruk Adamu, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Niger State. for Edo 2024 governorship election disclosed this at the ongoing collation center in Benin City. Out of the 16 local governments that have been announced so far, the Peoples Democratic party PDP have scored a total number of 195,954…

Fidelity Bank Stock Records Over 20% Growth Following Combined Offer As the combined offer concluded on August 12, the stock entered a consolidation phase, but trading activity picked up notably by mid-September. Weekly trading volumes reached 27 million shares, pushing the stock past the N13.00 threshold, sustaining its upward trend. Growing investor confidence and strong market participation have continue to boost optimism about Fidelity Bank’s stock as the bank experienced a remarkable 20% surge on the Nigerian stock market, with its share price surpassing the N13 mark by the third week of September. This upward trend follows the bank’s…

Dangote Petrol Sells At N766 Per Litre To AA Rano, TotalEnergies, 11 Plc, Others Dangote Petrol Sells At N766 Per Litre To AA Rano, TotalEnergies, 11 Plc, Others On Sunday evening, Femi Soneye, spokesperson of NNPC, had said that the refinery bought petrol from Dangote refinery at N898 per litre. He said market forces now determine domestic pump prices. 11plc, TotalEnergies, AA Rano, and other oil marketers have commenced purchasing Dangote Petrol from the Nigerian National Company (NNPC) Trading Limited at N765.99 per litre. According to BusinessDay, some petroleum marketers who were able to complete their payment processes on the…

High Commissioner, Malaysia to Nigeria bilateral trade reaches $956m in 2023 High Commissioner, Malaysia to Nigeria bilateral trade reaches $956m in 2023 Nigeria-Malaysia bilateral trade is in the region of $956 million, Ambassador Aiyub Omar, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria has said. Besides, Omar said no fewer than 3,386 Nigerian students are currently pursuing higher education in Malaysian public and private institutions. Omar spoke at the weekend on the occasion of his country’s 67th Independence Day and 61st Malaysia’s Day anniversary. He said Malaysia-Nigeria Diplomatic relations which will hit the milestone of 60 years by 2025 is based on…

Super Eagles Will Have Encounter With Libya In October – AFCON 2025Q Super Eagles Will Have Encounter With Libya In October – AFCON 2025Q The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, October 11. The two teams will clash in a matchday four encounter at the Tripoli International Stadium four days later. The Super Eagles started their qualifying campaign with a 3-0 home win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The three-time African champions were held…

RMD, Basketmouth discuss on filmmaking and the figures to emulate Basketmouth and RMD RMD, Basketmouth discuss on filmmaking and the figures to emulate in the industry. Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD has shared valuable filmmaking advice with Nigerian comedian Basketmouth as he prepares to release his debut film, A Ghetto Love Story. At 63, RMD, a cornerstone of Nollywood, encouraged Basketmouth to seek mentorship from established industry figures, including fellow comedian Ayo Makun, also known as AY. RMD offered his insights on Instagram, congratulating Basketmouth on his new project and emphasizing the importance of respecting…