Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN opens up 5G digital experience centre in FCT, Abuja MTN logo MTN opens up 5G digital experience centre in FCT, Abuja. MTN Nigeria has unveiled a fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. This innovative facility aims to enhance customer experience by providing a range of digital services and solutions, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing demands of its users in the region. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at its Regional office in Maitama on Wednesday, the Chief Customer and Experience Officer MTN Nigeria, Ogunwa Nwoye, stated that the…

FG reveals credit facility for CNG conversions, solar energy adoption CNG FG has revealed credit facility for CNG conversions and solar energy adoption. The Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas Ltd launched the Credit Access for Light and Mobility Fund in Abuja on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the three agencies. This initiative is aimed at providing affordable credit for converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas and adopting solar energy solutions. The Programme Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of PI-CNG, Michael Oluwagbemi, emphasised…

Shettima to hold bilateral talks in Sweden Vice President, Kashim Shettima departing Abuja for New York to attend UNGA Shettima is on journey to hold bilateral talks in Sweden. Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation. The visit is “at the instance of President Bola Tinubu,” Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, revealed in a statement he signed Wednesday titled, ‘VP Shettima embarks on a 2-day visit to Sweden.’ During the working visit, the…

CNG tricycles For Convenience of Transportation Lagos NURTW launches 3,000 CNG tricycles. The National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, has unveiled its first 3,000 Compressed Natural Gas commercial tricycles worth N10.2 billion to ease transport challenges. The CNG was launched by one of the NURTW chieftains, Alhaji Azeez Abiola, on Wednesday in Lagos. Abiola, the Zonal Chairman, Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria under the NURTW, said the initiative would bring succour to the masses by reducing the lingering cost of transportation. He said, “Over 3,000 CNG tricycles have been deployed to the state to ease…

Akpabio’s impeachment is a fake rumour Senate President Godswill Akpabio Akpabio’s impeachment is a fake rumour According to the Senate, Akpabio’s impeachment plan is a fake rumour. The Senate has launched an investigation into reports of a purported plan to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dismissing the rumours as fake news. During its plenary on Wednesday, the Senate referred the matter to its Committee on Special Duties, tasking the committee with investigating the origin of the false reports. Addressing the issue, Akpabio responded to circulating social media rumours that the Department of State Security had taken control of the National…

AfDB declares Kennedy Mbekeani new Director General for East Africa Dr Kennedy K. Mbekeani AfDB declares Kennedy Mbekeani new Director General for East Africa. The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office, and Country Manager for Kenya, effective from 16 October 2024. Mbekeani, a citizen of Malawi has over 25 years of senior experience in development finance, project management, policy advisory services, and knowledge generation at national and regional levels. Prior to this appointment, he served as deputy director general for the Bank’s…

World Food Day: Lagos puts Agricultural as  cornerstone of Lagos economy Sanwo-Olu  Lagos puts Agricultural as cornerstone of Lagos economy Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Wednesday his administration’s substantial investments in the agriculture sector, aiming to establish it as a cornerstone of the state’s economy. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 World Food Day celebration at the Police College in Ikeja, the governor emphasized the intentionality behind the state government’s agricultural policies. To align with these objectives, Sanwo-Olu revealed plans to rebrand the Ministry of Agriculture as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. This change…

Lizzy Gold @37: What differentiates her from others Lizzy Gold Lizzy Gold @37: What differentiates her from others Lizzy Gold @37: What differentiates her from others. Nollywood star and actress, former beauty queen Lizzy Gold Onuwaje turns 37 on 16, October, 24. Here are important facts about her: • Born on October 16, 1987. Elizabeth Onuwaje, popularly known as Lizzy Gold, was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, into an Itsekiri family. She celebrates her 37th birthday today. • A single mother Despite persistent rumours about her family life, Lizzy is a proud mother of two. She gave birth to…

LAMATA Shows Up with Fare Structure as Lagos Red Line Ready for Full Operations LAMATA Shows Up with Fare Structure as Lagos Red Line Ready for Full Operations LAMATA Shows Up with Fare Structure as Lagos Red Line Ready for Full Operations The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has revealed the fare structure for the Lagos Red Line, with full passenger operations scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The Red Line, a 27-kilometre rail project connecting Oyingbo in Lagos to Agbado in Ogun State, is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and offer commuters a faster and…

40,000 students have been reached with over N10bn loans — NELFUND 40,000 students have been reached with over N10bn loans — NELFUND According to NELFUND, 40000 students have been reached with over N10bn loans The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it has so far disbursed over N10 billion in loans to 40,000 students across the country. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. He disclosed that 370,000 students have registered on the NELFUND portal, with 280,000 applying for loans. He added about 89,000 students…