Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

“… I am lighter and happier,” Hans Anuku Shares Story of Recovery. ‎Nollywood actor Hans Anuku has testified of God’s deliverance at a church in Abuja. ‎The popular actor, who has not been active in recent times and is reportedly facing mental health issues, was seen at Salvation at the Mountain of God International Ministry (SMOGIM) speaking of feeling lighter and rejuvenated during a session at the church service on Sunday. ‎In a viral video, Hans testified, “Praise the Lord! Some of you know me, and some don’t. You may have seen some pictures online before now, but that person…

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has made July 31, 2026 deadline for all large taxpayers to wholly adopt the national e-invoicing and electronic fiscal system (EFS). This is following a public notice issued by NRS on the implementation timeline and the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing and EFS otherwise known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS). NRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, personally signed the public notice informing all large taxpayers of the need to complete the onboarding, integration, testing, and commencement of invoice transmission to the NRS e-invoicing platform in accordance with the prescribed implementation framework. According to a statement…

Fayose is expected to head the board of Rural Electrification Agency. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA. The president also appointed 25 others into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions. This is contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga on Monday. Fayose heads the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors. The incumbent DG of the agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and three executive directors previously appointed make…

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday showed up as he honoured an invitation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over the ongoing investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC. Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that the presidential aide appeared before investigators at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, where he answered questions relating to the alleged activities of the controversial agency. According to Ogunye, Gbajabiamila fully cooperated with the anti-graft agency and returned to his official duties after the session. “In full cooperation with the ICPC, acting…

Salawa Abeni has dismissed the rumour that she left Kollington as a result of pride as suggested by fans. Veteran singer Salawa Abeni has responded to Kollington Ayinla’s controversial declaration that she remains his wife despite the collapse of their marriage more than three decades ago. The Fuji musician stirred controversy in 2025 when he claimed that Salawa still belonged to him and described whoever she was currently with as only having her temporarily. Addressing the failed marriage in an interview on Oyinmomo TV, Salawa rejected suggestions that she abandoned the union because of pride or stubbornness. “I did not…

Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has upgraded FCMB Group Plc’s national scale long-term issuer rating to A-(NG) from BBB+(NG), citing a stronger capital position, improved earnings generation and a resilient funding profile, in a move that underscores the group’s improving credit fundamentals.  The rating agency affirmed the group’s short-term issuer rating at A2(NG) and maintained a Stable Outlook. GCR also upgraded the ratings on FCMB Group’s Series 1 N20.7 billion and Series 2 N26 billion Additional Tier 1 (AT1) subordinated bonds to BBB(NG) from BBB-(NG), while retaining a Stable Outlook on both instruments. According to the rating agency, the upgrade reflects…

Femi Otedola has called the results another significant milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation. Group Chairman, Femi Otedola.  First HoldCo First HoldCo Plc on Monday reported a record ₦653.54 billion profit before tax for the first half of 2026, representing an 83.5 per cent increase from ₦356.15 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as stronger earnings and improved operational efficiency reinforced investor confidence. The banking group’s profit after tax climbed to ₦526.13 billion, while operating profit surge to ₦651.98 billion, reflecting higher non-interest income, lower credit impairment charges and continued improvements in operational performance. The financial results also…

“The NiDA portal has been developed and tested. It is ready, and today we open it to the world,” he said. The Federal Government has launched the Nigerians in Diaspora Advanced Health Programme (NiDAH-P) and its digital portal aimed at harnessing the expertise of Nigerian health professionals across the world and deploy their knowledge and skills to strengthen healthcare delivery as well as bridge the country’s health workforce gap. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate in conjunction with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and other stakeholders in the Health Sector unveiled the programme in Abuja. He…

… cites growth of ALAT as a major factor behind the award. Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 by global financial publication Euromoney. The recognition highlights Wema Bank’s continued investment in digital banking, customer experience and financial inclusion, strengthening its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading technology-driven financial institutions. The Award was presented as part of the annual Euromoney Awards for Excellence, which recognise financial institutions delivering innovation, measurable impact and improved value for customers. Euromoney cited Wema Bank’s…

Spain’s victory over Argentina on Sunday qualifies them to have championships rings as presented by FIFA. One side of the ring proudly features the FIFA World Cup trophy, while the other is customised to reflect the identity of Spain, the tournament winners. First-ever championship rings to be presented at a FIFA competition, bringing iconic American sporting tradition to global football Limited-edition collection of 2,026 rings, with 30 reserved for the winners and 1,996 available to fans worldwide. On Sunday, 19 July, Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026™ champions at New York New Jersey Stadium, defeating Argentina 1–0 to claim…