Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG instructs foreign airlines to make purchase from Nigerian caterers Festus Keyamo FG instructs foreign airlines to make purchase from Nigerian caterers. The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed foreign airlines flying in Nigeria to patronise Nigerian caterers. This directive is coming barely five months after the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, at a forum in May in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, appealed to foreign airlines to patronise local content, specifically Nigeria’s catering service. The minister believes that the directive is consistent with the principles of reciprocity outlined in the Bilateral Air Services Agreement that aims to boost…

Between December and Q2 quarter of 2025, 1.3 million meters to be received- Adelabu Adebayo Adelabu Between December and Q2 quarter of 2025, 1.3 million meters to be received in Nigerians household. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this Tuesday at the ongoing Nigeria Energy Summit held in Lagos. According to Adelabu, the first phase of the meters will arrive in Nigeria in December, while the second phase will be received in the second quarter of next year. The minister said this was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to close the seven million and ensure transparency in…

Six Female Engineers get award of N70.5 million grant from Delt-Her Initiative – NASENI L-R: Representative of the EVC/CEO of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, Dr. Mrs. Nonyem Onyechi; Chairman, Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dr. Dahiru Mohammed; and some winners of the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) initiative call for proposal at the presentation of cheques to the winners at the Agency’s headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Six Female Engineers get award of N70.5 million grant from Delt-Her Initiative The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) through the Presidential Implementation Committee…

Beneficiaries of the Dangote Cement Sustainability Team displaying their Skills acquisition scholarship certificates at the Ajomo-Ikosi community in Kosofe Local Government during the 2024 Sustainability Week celebrations in Lagos. Dangote Cement empowers community, commits to skills acquisition, feeds the vulnerable Beneficiaries with food items  As part of activities marking the 2024 Global Sustainability Week, leading Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has reached out to vulnerable and deprived communities across its business operations with food items and unveiled skills acquisition and educational empowerment initiatives. This is just as the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote assured all stakeholders that all…

Oyebanji honours Senior Citizens through welfare packages Oyebanji honours Senior Citizens through welfare packages Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has commended elderly persons in the state for their invaluable contribution to the growth and development of the state, stressing that their decades of service have laid the solid foundation for the state’s stability and progress. Speaking at a special event tagged “ Senior Citizens Engagement with the Governor in Ado- Ekiti on Monday, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his administration, Governor Oyebanji expressed deep appreciation for the contributions of the senior citizens, which according to…

Nigerians collecting N100m upward monthly will pay 25 percent tax if bill succeeds Taiwo Oyedele Nigerians collecting N100m upward monthly will pay 25 percent tax if bill succeeds The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that wealthy Nigerians earning N100m and above monthly will face a 25 percent personal income tax rate if a new tax bill is passed by the National Assembly. He stated that 90 percent of the current taxpayers are people who should not be taxed while advocating for a more streamlined and equitable tax system in the country.…

2024 Nobel Prize winners: Read Fields and Achievements Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Prizes are announced every October and presented in a grand ceremony on 10 December. Across six prize categories—Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. Established by the will of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prizes continued to gain recognition as the most outstanding achievements across various fields. 2024 winners have pushed the boundaries of science, deepened our understanding of the world, and driven social change through their work, says the organising body. Chair of the Nobel Committee, The Swedish Academy, Anders Olsson, made the announcements,…

Work ongoing on Oyo road as State government employs concrete Work ongoing on Oyo road as State government employs concrete. The Oyo State government has settled for concrete pavement on a portion of the Zion Plaza-Olusoji Road which links Alao-Akala Expressway, Ibadan. This move comes after the flood has destroyed asphaltic concrete surface on the culvert approaches on the road. Speaking in Ibadan, during an inspection of the road, the Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, Mr. Busoye Ogunlade said the agency just completed the construction of rigid pavement at the two approaches of Olusoji cross culvert. He…

Big Brother America Season 26: Chelsie Baham shines, taking away $750K as the winner Chelsie Baham Chelsie Baham shines, taking away $750K as winner Chelsie Baham shines, taking away $750,000 as the winner In a two-hour season finale aired on Sunday, Baham outlasted her fellow top contestants, Makensy “MJ” Manbeck and Cam Sullivan-Brown, to claim victory. Baham‘s win came with solid support from the jury, marking a powerful end to the competition. Her strategic gameplay, and alliances set her apart, earning her the title of champion in this year’s edition of the reality show. In addition to Baham’s win, Tucker…

Nigeria’s impact on globe depends on reforms for 10-15 years — World Bank World-Bank Nigeria’s impact on globe depends on reforms for 10-15 years — World Bank The World Bank has stated that Nigeria must maintain its ongoing economic reforms for the next 10 to 15 years to establish itself as a leading economic power, not only in sub-Saharan Africa but also on the global stage. These reforms, according to the bank, are crucial for ensuring sustainable growth and development, allowing Nigeria to compete with other emerging economies worldwide. The Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group, Indermit Gill,…