Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oba of Benin honours Rema with gift of royal plaque Rema Oba of Benin honours Rema with gift of royal plaque The Oba of Benin honours one of the son’s of the soil, Rema, with gift of royal plaque Oba Ewuare II presented the plaque to Rema on Thursday during the artiste’s visit to the royal palace ahead of his much-anticipated homecoming concert at the Ogbe Stadium The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has honoured afrobeats singer Rema with a royal plaque in recognition of the singer’s contributions to the promotion of the Benin Kingdom. The event marks a…

Crypto has come to stay, approvals granted to operators in Nigeria Crypto has come to stay as approvals has been granted to many operators in Nigeria. Approved firms are Busha Digital Limited, Quidax Technologies Limited, Trovotech Ltd, Wrapped CBDC Ltd, HousingExhange.NG Ltd, Dream City Capital, and Blockvault Custodian Ltd. Through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria has officially granted operational approvals to several crypto operators, indicating an acceptance of the digital currency. The SEC announced on Thursday that it had granted approval-in-principle to two Digital Asset Exchanges to begin operations under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). Five…

Finally, Napoli’s Osimhen Set For Al Ahli Move In Record-Breaking €80m Deal • At last, Osimhen moves ahead with Al Ahli. Victor Osimhen’s career now relies on personal decision, as Napoli has sealed a transfer contract with Al Ahli, says a football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. Posting breaking news on X on Friday morning, Romano said, “Club-to-club deal done for €75/80m total package. Al Ahli have already booked a medical.” He added, “A four-year contract worth €25/30m per season net to Osimhen, plus a RELEASE clause. The final green light is up to Victor.” Romelu Lukaku has already been signed…

Fidelity Bank, Mastercard Launch Cross-Border Payment Solution In Nigeria Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and Mastercard have collaborated to launch “Fidelity Send”, a new initiative to enhance cross-border payments and remittances in Nigeria. The collaboration leverages Mastercard’s extensive global network to facilitate near-real-time and cost-effective outbound transactions, driving financial inclusion in the country. The new solution utilises Mastercard Cross Border Services, a leading money transfer platform that allows participating banks to use the global Mastercard network to send money safely and securely to beneficiary bank accounts across the world. Individuals and businesses using Fidelity Bank branches…

Access Holdings Strengthens Commitment to Child Education, Donates Buses to Bethesda Child Support Agency In demonstration of its commitment to social impact, Access Holdings Plc has taken another significant step towards empowering vulnerable children through education. As part of its longstanding partnership with Bethesda Child Support Agency, the Human Resources and Executive Office team of Access Holdings PLC, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, acquired and formally handed over two coaster buses to the organisation during a ceremony held recently at Access Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos. L-R: John Abah, Principal, Ikota Secondary School; Joy Ashuike Scholarship…

Bankers’ Committee unveils remodelled National Theatre The Bankers’ Committee has announced the completion of the restoration and upgrade of the National Theatre, a landmark project that began in July 2021. Following approval by the Federal Government and the formal transfer of the iconic structure to the Committee, this ambitious renovation has now come to fruition. The restoration project, the committee noted, was driven by a vision to harness the creative sector’s vast potential for Nigeria’s burgeoning youth population. Once fully operational, the revamped National Theatre is poised to create numerous job opportunities, boost income generation, and enhance foreign exchange earnings.…

Glo introduced Installment payment scheme for smartphones Globacom has unveiled a new device acquisition scheme to enable Nigerians own smartphones and pay conveniently over several months. The scheme is dubbed: “Buy Now, Pay Small Small” and is available in Gloworld shops across the country. The scheme aims to bridge the digital divide by enabling individuals and businesses have access to the latest smartphones and devices more conveniently. This, Globacom claims, will make customers more connected and more productive. A press statement released by Globacom explained that it is offering flexible payment options to its customers so they can acquire devices…

TINFF Canada: Award-winning Film Kaka To Be Presented TINFF will be presenting ‘Kaka’ for all to be inspired with the story of a young girl and her teacher’s influence in her education. Award-winning film ‘Kaka’ has been officially selected to screen at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) Canada, on September 14, 2024. Producers of the 12-time award nominated film has also partnered with 1 Million Teachers to champion education in northern Nigeria. Winner of The Africa Film Festival 2024 Best Costume award, and the Realtime International Film Festival (RTF) UK, Best Nollywood Feature Film award, ‘Kaka’ tells the…

Tinubu asks for direct flights from Nigeria to Brazil President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja urged the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias, to prioritize the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. Receiving the Letter of Credence from the Brazilian Ambassador, President Tinubu reiterated his discussions with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the matter, in February, on the margins of the African Union Summit, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The President expressed Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with Brazil to strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities, welcoming the country’s presidency…

Osun has plans in place to generate power via hydro, solar • Osun has plans in place to generate power via hydro, solar. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, disclosed plans by his administration to embark on power generation for the state using available river and solar assets. Adeleke, who spoke in Ilesa, Osun State during the flag of the construction of the 33kv Feeder line, said his vision was for Osun to be self-sufficient in power supply and also export to neighboring states. The governor recalled that the project was abandoned for over 11 years, adding that during…