Late Pa Olatunji Fasuyi was born on October 12, 1942, in Ilesa, Osun State, to the family of Pa Jacob Olowookere Fasuyi and Madam Felicia Kokumo Fasuyi (both of blessed memory). He began his early education in Ilesa before proceeding to Olivet Baptist Boys’ High School, Oyo, for his secondary education. Afterwards, he moved to Ibadan, where he joined Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), Africa’s first television station, which later became the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). During his years at NTA, Pa Fasuyi undertook several journalism and media production courses, both within Nigeria and abroad. His dedication and professionalism saw him…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, has appointed Temitope George as the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), subject to confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly. The appointment was disclosed in a memo signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, which stated that George’s tenure will commence upon legislative confirmation. According to the memo, the Governor approved her nomination to lead the Commission as part of efforts to strengthen electricity regulation and governance in the state. George is currently the Lead Partner for Energy, Infrastructure, and Policy Counsel at Adegbola-George & Co. She…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has cautioned that Nigeria’s proposed 2026 Budget, which earmarks ₦15.52 trillion for debt servicing, poses serious risks to fiscal stability and economic growth, despite signs of improving macroeconomic conditions. In a statement signed by Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director General of the Chamber, warned that the scale of debt servicing remains a major structural concern that could crowd out productive investment and undermine long-term development. LCCI also expressed concern over the late presentation of the 2026 Budget, describing it as a setback for effective fiscal planning. With the National Assembly adjourning on December…
The Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has begun updating its revenue portal to align with Nigeria’s new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, reinforcing Lagos State’s readiness to translate policy into effective implementation. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at the Tax Reform Summit jointly organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue and the State Treasury Office, themed “Tax Reform Summit: The Lagos Implementation Road Map.” President Bola Tinubu recently signed four tax laws to usher in a new national tax regime, with implementation expected in 2026, subject to the resolution…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to exceptional customer experience while strengthening its environmental sustainability drive, as it joined organisations worldwide to mark the 2025 Customer Service Week themed “Mission: Possible.” Speaking during the celebration, Kayode Lawal, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said quality service remains central to the bank’s culture and long-term success. He described consistency, thoughtfulness, and excellence as the pillars guiding every customer interaction at Polaris Bank. Lawal thanked customers for their trust and feedback, noting that their insights continue to shape the bank’s innovation and service improvements. He assured customers of Polaris Bank’s resolve…
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) says it facilitated more than ₦100 billion in agricultural financing in 2025, its highest annual performance to date, strengthening credit flow to agribusinesses nationwide and supporting over 159,000 jobs. In a statement on Sunday, NIRSAL disclosed that between 2013 and 2025, it facilitated a cumulative ₦290 billion in financing across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, covering primary production, processing, logistics, market development, and exports. These interventions have helped create more than 520,000 jobs and positively impacted over three million people in rural and urban communities. According to the institution, its…
By Sola Fanawopo At the Africa Cup of Nations, football often pretends to be neutral. Culture, history, and identity rarely are. When Moroccans overwhelmingly rallied behind the Tunisian national football team in their clash with the Nigerian national football team at the Fès Stadium, the message was unmistakable: blood is thicker than water. This was not merely about ninety minutes of football; it was a vivid reminder that AFCON is as much a political and cultural theatre as it is a sporting competition. From Warmth to Hostility The contrast was striking. During Nigeria’s opening match against the Tanzania national football…
One of the first things many observers noticed at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco was not just football, but the pitches. Despite persistent rainfall, the playing surfaces across Moroccan stadiums have remained immaculate, lush, firm, and consistently playable. This is not a matter of luck or climate advantage; it is the product of science, planning, technology, and disciplined governance. Morocco deliberately invested in state-of-the-art hybrid natural grass pitches, a system that combines natural grass with synthetic fibre reinforcement. This technology, still rare on the African continent, guarantees durability, uniform playing conditions in varying weather, and reduced water…
The Federal Government has graduated more than 7,000 forest guards from seven states, marking a major step in its push to tackle insecurity in forested and hard-to-reach areas nationwide. The development was announced in a statement on Saturday by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, following the completion of a three-month intensive training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May 2025. Graduation ceremonies were held on December 27, 2025, across Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states. According to the statement, the initiative…
Bimbo Ademoye’s latest romantic comedy, Where Love Lives, has recorded a major digital milestone, crossing 6 million views on YouTube within 72 hours of release. Analytics from Ademoye’s YouTube channel, Bimbo Ademoye TV, show the film debuted with 2.5 million views on its first day and climbed to 6,041,086 views by December 27, just three days after its December 24, 2025, release. Produced by Bimbo Ademoye in partnership with A3 Studios, the film stars Uzor Arukwe, Chioma Nwosu, and Osas Ighodaro. It tells the story of a couple navigating love, status, and hidden tensions within one of Lagos’ most exclusive…