By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has been selected as one of the partner banks for the Nigeria Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP), an initiative spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports Development. The program aims to empower Nigerian youths by fostering economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) has carried out its 2025 health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State, reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare access for residents. According to Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the initiative is part of the company’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned what he describes as the systematic dismantling of the opposition by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a post on his X handle, Atiku, who was the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pointed to the recent arrests of Omoyele Sowore and Professor…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has cancelled her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, citing concerns over the country’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has been waging an offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement comes amid international condemnation of Rwanda’s reported backing of M23, which recently seized the city of…
Music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish, are set to compete for top honors at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. However, this year’s gala unfolds against the backdrop of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have left the entertainment industry grappling with how to proceed with awards season. Wildfires Cast…
Reigning champions Real Madrid will take on 2023 winners Manchester City in the standout tie of the Champions League knockout playoff round following Friday’s draw. This marks the fourth consecutive season the two European giants have met in the competition’s knockout stages, with Real Madrid emerging victorious in a penalty shoot-out in last season’s quarter-finals….
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct 100,000 social housing units for vulnerable groups across all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The initiative was revealed by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during his presentation at the 4th Edition of the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,…
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the U.S. dollar in the parallel market on Friday, gaining N20 within a day to close at N1,610/$1, compared to N1,630/$1 on Thursday. Similarly, the naira strengthened against the euro, closing at N1,655/€1, reflecting a 0.91% appreciation against the European currency. The British pound also weakened slightly against the naira,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a shift in the commencement date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. Originally scheduled to begin on Friday, January 31, 2025, registration will now start on Monday, February 3, 2025. JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, explaining…
