Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria’s weak statistical performance, not on par with peers – World Bank World Bank Nigeria’s weak statistical performance, not on par with peers – World Bank * Nigeria needs not less than $10m annually to reach expected performance. The World Bank has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor statistical performance, noting that the country is lagging behind its aspirational peers such as Mexico, Colombia, South Africa and Brazil. According to a statement by the budget ministry’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, this was noted during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar…

@60, Delta deputy celebrates, offers free three-day medical outreach @60, Delta deputy celebrates, offers free three-day medical outreach The deputy governor of Delta State, Mr Monday Onyeme on Monday flagged off a three-day free medical outreach as part of activities lined up to celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary, The flag-off ceremony took place at Obiaruku in the Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. At the occasion, the deputy governor said that it is God who made it possible for him to attain the age of 60 years and one of the ways of thanking God is through the free…

Zenith Bank keeps feat maintaining N1.3tr PBT in 2024 Zenith Bank keeps feat maintaining N1.3tr PBT in 2024 Zenith Bank keeps feat maintaining N1.3tr PBT in 2024. * Growth as a result of 138% increase in interest income. Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. According to the audited financial results for the 2024 financial year presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the Bank recorded a double-digit year-on-year (YoY) growth of 86% in gross earnings, increasing from N2.13 trillion in 2023 to N3.97 trillion…

Pastor Adeboye’s not drugs promoter nor involved in AI-generated scholarships Pastor Adeboye Pastor Adeboye, not drugs promoter nor involved in AI-generated scholarships The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has rebuffed the AI-generated videos falsely depicting him promoting certain drugs and scholarships. According to a statement on his personal X account, Adeboye warned the public against deceptive social media posts from platforms such as “Africa Health Centre” and “Church-Funded Scholarships.” He emphasised that he had no involvement in such endorsement and advised people to refrain from engaging with or sharing the content.…

FG plans to link social register with NIN – Yilwatda National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) FG plans to link social register with NIN • This move helps government to be proactive to crises, mobilize resources and ensure timely assistance rendered. The Federal Government has said that efforts are underway to link the National Social Register with the National Identify Number (NIN) of all Nigerians to ease access to humanitarian interventions and authenticate beneficiaries of government programmes. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Minister and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, made this known at a two-day National Humanitarian Roundtable in Abuja. The minister…

Bill to increase Lagos LGAs to 57 gets approval of second reading House of Representatives Bill to increase Lagos LGAs to 57 gets approval of second reading * Passes second reading on Wednesday during plenary. The House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to accommodate Lagos State’s 37 Development Area Councils as full-fledged local government areas (LGAs). If enacted into law, this will increase the total number of LGAs in the state from 20 to 57. The bill which was among the 42 constitutional amendment bills passed on Wednesday was sponsored by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency),…

Reps on bill to withdraw immunity on Vice President, Governors, Deputies Reps on bill to withdraw immunity on Vice President, Governors, Deputies House of Representatives – A bill to withdraw the immunity conferred on the vice president, governors, and their deputies has scaled second reading. The bill purpose was to limit corruption, eradicate impunity, and strengthen accountability in public office. Other 39 constitutional amendment bills also scaled second reading. One of such scaling second reading is the Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to separate the offices of the Attorney-General of…

NRC shows readiness for cargo train operation en route Lagos-Kano, says Opeifa [FILES] Train at a terminal in Lagos. PHOTO: SUNDAY AKINLOLU NRC shows readiness for cargo train operation en route Lagos-Kano. * Inspection tour was embarked on to verify situation of the rail. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation(NRC) Dr Kayode Opeifa has declared that the Western district is ready for cargo train movement between Lagos and Kano on the narrow and gauge. Opeifa made this known at Dugbe on Tuesday, the Ibadan Narrow Gauge Train Station after inspecting Moniya Freight Park, in Ibadan, Oyo State, during…

NCAA gives permit for Air Algérie’s operation NCAA  NCAA gives permit for Air Algérie’s operation. Both countries – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Algerian government have strengthened their aviation collaboration with the unveiling of Air Algérie’s inaugural flight on April 6, 2025. A major highlight of the meeting between both countries was the formal presentation of a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit to Air Algérie, Algeria’s national airline. The agency made this disclosure on Wednesday through their official X account. This permit grants the airline expanded access to Nigerian airspace, a move expected to boost economic ties and further…

FIFA opens up on $125m prize, gives breakdown for Club World Cup winner Club World Cup FIFA opens up on $125m prize, gives breakdown for Club World Cup winner. Football – The team that wins this year’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States can earn up to $125 million in prize money. Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s President, Gianni Infantino announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The total prize money for the tournament, which will take place from June 14 to July 13, is $1 billion. FIFA has now shared how the money will be divided among…