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By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 The Nigerian delegation at the ongoing Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) has come under scrutiny after the country’s exhibition booth was found unmanned. A participant at the summit, Idris Bello, raised the alarm on Wednesday by posting a video and photographs of the empty booth on X (formerly Twitter). “I hate to show negative things about Nigeria, but it is sad that Nigeria is the only unmanned booth at TICAD9 in Japan,” Bello wrote. “Upon all the folks who probably got estacode for coming to Japan, only God knows how…

On Location, appointed by FIFA as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26 TM, have announced Integral as their Nigerian Exclusive Sales Agent for the tournament.  As an Officially Appointed Exclusive Sales Agent, Integral will be the point of contact in Nigeria to sell official hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup 26™. “We are thrilled to partner with our new international sales agent, Integral, on the FIFA World Cup 26™,” said Alicia Falken, General Manager of On Location’s FIFA World Cup 26™ business. “Their expertise in hospitality sales in Nigeria and deep understanding of their market…

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution with proud origins in Edo State, has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots empowerment and the welfare of civil and public servants in the State. The Bank, known for its transformative role in driving financial inclusion across Nigeria, is engaging the Edo State Government on new initiatives designed to enhance access to affordable financial services. During a high-level meeting with Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa Esq., at Government House, Benin-City, LAPO’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Mr. Oluremi Akande, emphasized the Bank’s mission of delivering affordable, competitive, and…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 Prominent Yoruba elders and leaders have stepped in to calm rising tensions following renewed hostilities between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The fresh row erupted on Monday when the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s conferment of the title Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Chief Dotun Sanusi at an event in Ibadan. In a statement by his media aide, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin insisted that only he holds authority to bestow titles with pan-Yoruba significance, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum for the title’s withdrawal. In response,…

By Peter Omopo  / 19th August 2025 The Olubadan-In-Council on Tuesday held its first formal meeting with the Olubadan-elect, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to welcome him back to Ibadan and deliberate on arrangements for his forthcoming installation. The two-hour closed-door session, held at Ladoja’s Ondo Street, Bodija residence, also featured a minute’s silence in honour of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on July 7 at the age of 90. Led by the Otun Balogun, Oba Kola Adegbola, the council congratulated Ladoja on his unanimous ratification as the next Olubadan. Adegbola assured the former Oyo State…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Onigbongbo Local Development Council Area under the chairmanship of Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo has forged a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Army for Seamless and secured Continuous Voter’s Registration process. The Chairman led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General O.M. Oyekola. The Chairman was accompanied by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Shamsideen Oloyede Akerele; Leader of the House, Hon. Francis Nkwo; Councillor representing Ward A, Hon. Lekan Ige; Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Council Manager, Council Treasurer, Deputy Chief of Staff, the CVR Committee…

August 19, 2025 By Peter Omopo The United States has said that Nigeria’s newly approved minimum wage of ₦70,000 has already lost significant value due to the persistent fall of the naira against the dollar. In its 2024 Country Report on Human Rights Practices published on August 12 by the US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, Washington noted that the wage increase—equivalent to about $47.90 per month—had been eroded by the exchange rate, which currently stands at over ₦1,500 to the dollar. The report also highlighted that the wage law only applies to firms with…

August 19, 2025 By Peter Omopo Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has revealed that his path to building a multi-billion-dollar empire began without a university degree or even a completed secondary school education. In his newly released memoir, Making It Big, the 62-year-old chairman of FirstHoldco Plc chronicles his academic struggles, early foray into business, and eventual rise to global prominence. Otedola recounted that he began schooling at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968, where he shared classes with notable figures like Kola Abiola, son of late business magnate Moshood Abiola. Despite the prestigious environment, he consistently performed poorly,…

By Peter Omopo  19th August 2025 Air Canada flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement with the airline, ending a strike that disrupted travel plans for nearly half a million passengers worldwide. About 10,000 attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), walked off the job after midnight on Saturday, demanding higher wages and compensation for unpaid ground duties such as boarding. The walkout defied two separate back-to-work orders from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), forcing the airline to cancel thousands of flights. Following renewed negotiations on Monday evening, CUPE announced on Tuesday that a deal had…

By Peter Omopo / 19th August 2025  An Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has dismissed claims that the Supreme Court granted the Alaafin of Oyo supremacy over pan-Yoruba matters, insisting that no legal authority supports such a position. Olajengbesi’s remarks follow a public dispute between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. The feud began after the Ooni conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Ibadan business mogul, Engineer Dotun Sanusi. The Alaafin, who viewed the action as a challenge to his authority, issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that…