Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

CAC-Magaji honoured with fellowship award from ICSAN  Hussaini Magaji receiving his honorary fellowship award CAC-Magaji honoured with fellowship award from ICSAN. The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has been honoured with a fellowship award from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The award was conferred on him at the Institute’s annual dinner and awards night held in Lagos, according to a statement from the commission on Saturday. Presenting the award, the ICSAN President/Chairman of Council, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, stated that the fellowship award recognised Magaji’s exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial, and administrative skills. She added…

Oshoala Scores In Courage-Bay FC Stalemate Oshoala Scores In Courage-Bay FC Stalemate The match marked the first encounter between the Courage and expansion side Bay FC. The North Carolina Courage maintained their impressive home record on Friday, drawing 1-1 with Bay FC in a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match at Cary, North Carolina. This result extended the Courage’s home unbeaten streak to 19 matches, a league record. Ashley Sanchez scored for the Courage in the first half, equalising after Asisat Oshoala had given Bay FC an early lead. The match marked the first encounter between the Courage and expansion…

UK Announces New Financial Guidelines For Foreign Students The United Kingdom (UK) government has introduced new financial guidelines for international students, effective January 2025. The changes impact students applying for visas to study in the UK, with a significant increase in the funds required to demonstrate financial stability. According to the Home Office, students intending to study in London will need to show proof of £1,483 in savings for monthly living expenses, while those studying outside London must have £1,136 per month. This marks a rise from the previous rates of £1,334 for London and £1,023 for other UK cities.…

From October 1 — FG, Dangote Refinery will get 385000bpd crude oil supply From October 1 — FG, Dangote Refinery will get 385000bpd crude oil supply The federal government has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) will commence the sale of crude oil in Naira with 385,000 barrels per day, to Dangote Refinery from October 1, 2024. The Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Product disclosed this on Friday while confirming that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol from the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery will commence…

76th Emmy Awards Nominations In Key Categories Holding At Los Angeles (FILES) An Emmy statue is seen ahead of the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022. – “Shogun” is tipped to become the first ever non-English-language winner of the Emmy for best drama — the most prestigious prize at the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars — at a glitzy ceremony on September 15, 2024. The epic series about feuding dynasties in the intricate and deadly royal courts of 17th-century Japan is expected to make history with wins for its cast, including…

Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Becomes Chairman Nwafor Orizu College of Education Fidelity Bank MDCEO, Nneka-Onyeali-Ikpe Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Becomes Chairman Nwafor Orizu College of Education. Managing director and chief executive officer of Fidelity Bank Plc Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has been appointed chairman of the governing council for Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. She and other members of the council were inaugurated by Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo at the Government House, Awka on Thursday. Prof. Cele Aguruo, Fidelis Nweke, Rev. Sis. Prof. Uju Dibua, and Ven. Dr. Rex Kanu were sworn in as members. Dr.…

Dangote Refinery PMS will get to filling stations from Sunday Dangote Refinery PMS will get to filling stations from Sunday The Federal Government on Friday said all agreements have been completed for the loading of the first batch of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol from the Dangote Refinery for distribution to filling stations for sale across the country from Sunday, 15 September. However, petrol from the over 600 million barrels per day refinery will only be sold to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL that will in turn sell to marketers for distribution across the country…

Yemi Alade emerged as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artiste Yemi Alade “Yemi Alade exemplifies the calibre of talent the programme aims to support.” Spotify, online music streaming platform has announced Afropop sensation, Yemi Alade as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The head of music stated that “Spotify EQUAL Africa programme is dedicated to empowering female voices in Africa, spotlighting artistes who continue to push boundaries with their artistry. “Yemi Alade exemplifies the calibre of talent the programme aims…

FG Approves Six Locations For Free CNG Vehicle Conversion In Lagos The Federal Government has approved six locations in Lagos State, where vehicle owners can receive free conversion of their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who made this known on Thursday, urged vehicle owners in the state to take advantage of the opportunity. The free CNG conversion exercise is set to begin on Friday, September 13, from 3 pm to 6 pm at six designated locations across the state. The initiative, tagged: “Operation First…

Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce, Polaris Bank Inducted Premium Member From right: Mr. Kayode Lawal, Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, receiving on behalf of the bank, Premium Membership Certificate into Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) from Mr. Kayode Falowo, NBCC’s Ex-President/Chairman, Greenwich Merchant Bank in Lagos recently. “…it is truly an honour to accept this induction, on behalf of Polaris Bank. Being part of this esteemed Chamber is a significant milestone for us.” Kayode Lawal said. Polaris Bank has been inducted a premium member of the prestigious Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), marking another milestone in the Bank’s journey towards enhancing…