Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Don’t Bring Wristwatches, Rings, Others To Hall- JAMB Warns Candidates As Exam Holds On Friday The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has issued a stern warning to candidates taking the 2024 Unified Matriculation Examination (UTME) against bringing prohibited items into examination halls. The Board has announced that all necessary arrangements have been made for the successful conduct of the examination. Scheduled to take place from Friday, April 19, 2024, to Monday, April 29, 2024, the UTME will be held across over 700 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. JAMB has listed several items that are strictly prohibited in examination…

Profit as Fidelity Bank shareholders to get 60 kobo dividend The directors of Fidelity Bank have proposed a final dividend payout of 60 kobo per share to shareholders for the 2023 financial year. This is a 20 per cent increase from last year’s dividend, which was 50 kobo. This was revealed in its audited annual reports and financial statements for 2023 filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday. Part of the report read, “The board of directors of the group, pursuant to the provisions of Section 379 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, proposes a final…

Technology: Nigeria to regulate AI adoption with new policy The Federal Government is set to develop a policy to govern the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the country. This is as the country aims to become a hub for pioneering intelligence solutions on the continent. Bosun Tijani, the minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, disclosed this at the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Workshop on Monday in Abuja. Bosun said the workshop underscored the country’s commitment to leveraging AI for sustainable development while harnessing its potential to fuel innovation, bolster national productivity, and enhance human welfare. According to him, the…

A turn around for Nigerian Naira as it wakes from currrency-slumber to reclaim its position as one of the choicest Different conclusions have been made about the situations surrounding the continuous fall of the naira and the economy. The Nigerian currency has gone from being the worst-performing currency in the world to the best-performing currency. The Nigerian Naira experienced a 12% gain in April after being reported as the worst-performing currency in February. Assuming administrators stay on track with their current policies, the Naira is projected to keep recovering, with the possibility of dropping below N1000/US$. The Nigerian Naira goes…

Business: Cashless transactions surge 88% to N237trn in Q1 Cash transactions in Nigeria rose to N237 trillion in the first quarter of 2024, according to new statistics from the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System. According to data, this was an 88 percent increase from the N126 trillion reported in the first quarter of 2023. BusinessDay analysis of the data revealed that electronic payment channels were used 3.09 billion times in the first three months, a 6.2 percent increase from the 2.91 billion times they were used in the corresponding period of 2023. The NIBSS records cashless transactions from the Nigeria…

Upcoming album: Tems has dropped her trailer for ‘Born in the Wild’ She performed a track off the album in which she samples 90s classic, “Love Me Jeje.” Tems had dropped the trailer for her upcoming album Born in the Wild which will be released in May 2024. On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Afrobeats singer, fresh off her performance at Coachella dropped the one-minute video which features young children playing in the park, indicating that the album could explore her journey from childhood to womanhood. The video is heavily laced with nostalgia and follows young Tems growing up in…

Exploring Economic Opportunities: Why You Should Buy Land In Sagamu With Adron Homes Nestled in the heart of Ogun State, Sagamu stands as a beacon of economic potential in Nigeria. Its strategic location along major transportation routes, including the bustling Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the proposed Lagos-Ibadan railway, positions it as a prime investment destination for those seeking lucrative opportunities in real estate. Sagamu’s allure lies not only in its proximity to Lagos, Abeokuta, Papalanto, Ibadan expressway, and other commercial nerve centers but also in its evolving urban landscape. The city is experiencing rapid urban expansion, fueled by population growth and…

IYALAJE OODUA TOYIN KOLADE LEADS DIGNITARIES, GUESTS TO THE FORMAL OPENING OF ‘THE PRIME PLACE’ The entire Agege and its environs were shaken to the brim on Easter Monday the 1st of April, 2024 when the Iyalaje Oodua Worldwide, Princess Dr. Amb. Toyin Kolade, the chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Fisolak Global Resources and charismatic wife of amiable Custom Comptroller Prince Kayode Kolade led other dignitaries and guests to the grand opening/commissioning of The Prime Place, a highflying, well-equipped lounge, bar and car wash strategically situated on Iju Road in Agege, Lagos State. The Iyalaje Oodua, an ambassador of global peace…

Exploring the world: Tripcel inaugurates Travel e-SIM in Nigeria Tripcel, led by tourism expert Aminat Akanbi, is reshaping how Nigerian travellers stay connected while exploring the world. In today’s digital age, staying in touch is crucial, and Tripcel offers innovative solutions to simplify connectivity challenges faced by travellers globally through its website. Aminat’s passion for empowering travellers with reliable connectivity across 200+ countries without the need to buy new SIM cards, connect to Wi-Fi, or incur roaming charges has gained international acclaim. She introduces a simple solution through a QR code that instantly activates travellers’ internet access upon arrival in…