Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Enough Is Enough; Federal Gov’t Puts Stop To Under 18 Participation In NECO, WAEC Exams *Enough Is Enough; Federal Gov’t Puts Stop To Under 18 Participation In NECO, WAEC Exams The Federal Government has barred individuals under the age of 18 years from participating in the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme on Sunday night. He said the Federal Government has instructed WAEC which administers the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and NECO which organises…

Nigerian Players Performance as Simon led way for Nantes As the first international break approaches, Moses Simon opened his goal account for the season in France as Nigerian players abroad continue to impress. MOSES SIMON (NANTES) Nantes got their first win of the season and ended an unwanted Ligue 1-record nine successive home defeats with a 2-0 win over Auxerre at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Simon led the way with the first goal for the Canaries in the 14th minute, while France’s Bahereba Guirassy got the second in the stoppage time of the second half. Simon’s marauding run down…

Glo to Support Oyo Schools with IOT Capabilities Digital solutions provider, Globacom, is prepared to collaborate with institutions of higher learning in Oyo State to increase the productivity and efficiency of operations in schools. Globacom disclosed this yesterday, at a business meeting held at the State Ministry of Education presided over by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Waheed Adelabu. It was attended by Vice-Chancellors and Rectors of all state-owned higher institutions in Oyo State. The Head of Enterprise Sales, West Region, Globacom, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, said Internet of Things (IOTs) was pivotal to establishing a more robust educational system…

There will be introduction of New Initiatives at 54th Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Summit, Abuja – Musawa The minister’s leadership vision is to grow Nigeria’s creative economy through public-private partnerships and strategic investments. Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, will officially launch the 54th edition of the Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Summit (CCES) at the Ajuji Greenwich Hotel, Abuja. Under the minister’s leadership, the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has organised this pivotal event to advance the culture and creative economy sector in Nigeria. The summit would feature the presentation of…

Ewekoro Road: Harvest of Plaudits as Abiodun Breaks 21-year Jinx Nigeria returned to civil rule in 1999 after decades of military dictatorship, but democracy didn’t always bring dividends. Ask the long-suffering people of Ewekoro, Ogun State, who for years watched their businesses ruined and many lives lost on the 70-kilometer Abeokuta-Ifo-Ota-Lagos Expressway. Governors came and promises were made, but the people saw no action on the road until the current governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, dared the odds and persuaded a hitherto unbending Federal Government to let him reconstruct the road, a federal edifice, for the benefit of the long-suffering populace.…

Oil and gas, Oando’s return to profitability to strategic acquisition The recent acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company could be transformative for Oando, potentially boosting its production capacity and shifting its revenue mix towards more stable and profitable sources. Last year, Oando’s stock delivered an impressive 159% year-to-date gain. The momentum continued into 2024, albeit with a modest start, as the share price increased by 14% in Q1. However, following the release of its 2023 financial results on May 31, 2024, which revealed a significant turnaround with a pre-tax profit of N104.1 billion compared to a pre-tax loss of N61.8…

Lagos announces five-month traffic diversion for Lagos-Badagry Expressway reconstruction starting August 26 The Lagos State Government has announced a five-month traffic diversion plan, from August 26, 2024, to January 31, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to reconstruct the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The plan involves strategic diversions implemented in phases to minimize inconvenience for motorists while the extensive roadwork is carried out. This phased approach is designed to ensure that the reconstruction progresses smoothly while minimizing disruption to traffic flow along this vital transportation corridor. This announcement was made through an official statement on the X (formerly Twitter) handle of…

Critical National Information Infrastructure: FG involves NIBSS, BVN, NIN databases Critical National Information Infrastructure as Federal Government chooses NIBSS, BVN, NIN databases The federal government has designated the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), the Bank Verification Number (BVN), and the National Identification Number (NIN) databases as critical national information infrastructure (CNII). This is contained in the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024’, an official gazette recently signed by President Bola Tinubu. The designation means that anyone who attacks any infrastructure listed in the gazette commits an offence and is liable to prosecution. In addition, the gazetted…

Napoli remains resolute as Osimhen’s week wage stands at £500,000 Chelsea’s chances of getting Osimhen appear almost impossible, given their efforts to reduce the wage bill and the presence of other potential targets. Osimhen is seeking a £500,000-a-week salary – SunSport, which would make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League, a figure the Chelsea board is unwilling to meet. The Blues have been in negotiations with Napoli and Osimhen representatives throughout the summer but have yet to reach an agreement. Despite ongoing discussions, Chelsea has struggled to align with Osimhen’s financial expectations. The club has explored various options,…

Ibrahim Chatta gave insight to how he was able to complete his film village project, costing N1.4bn Ibrahim Chatta gave insight to how he was able to complete his film village project, costing N1.4bn Ibrahim Chatta gave insight to how he was able to complete his film village project, costing N1.4bn saying his breakthrough was divine intervention. He expressed gratitude to God for the timely assistance. Veteran Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has opened up on the incredible story behind how he made the money to build his viral N1.4billion film village in Oyo state. In a recent video that has…