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The Federal Government has engaged the banking community on the Revenue Optimisation Assurance Platform, a digital revenue collection system aimed at improving revenue generation, blocking leakages and enhancing transparency in public finance management. Speaking at a sensitisation workshop organised by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the platform was designed to modernise Nigeria’s revenue collection process. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mohammed Danjuma, Oyedele described RevOp as a centralised digital revenue collection and monitoring system that provides a real-time…
Manchester United have reportedly identified Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen as their “dream target” for the summer transfer window, though the Nigeria international is understood to be the most difficult of five strikers on the club’s shortlist to sign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to CaughtOffside, United boss Michael Carrick is keen to bolster his attacking options following a third-placed finish in the Premier League, with the club anticipating further progress in the 2026/27 season. With Joshua Zirkzee expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, Benjamin Sesko is set to require fresh competition as the club’s central striker, and funds are…
Rising artiste, Akachi Ifeanyi, popularly known as AK7G, has officially kicked off his music career with the release of his debut single titled, ‘The Money’. The singer who hails from Abia State stated that he is entering the entertainment scene with “a unique sound, fresh perspective, and a strong passion for creating music that resonates with diverse audiences”. According to him, he spent years developing his craft in preparation for his entry into the highly competitive music industry. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that his debut single reflects themes of ambition, determination, and the everyday hustle for success.…
Hollywood is in mourning after TV legend James Burrows died at the age of 85. According to Deadline, the celebrated director passed away in his sleep on Friday, June 19, after a brief illness. “Jimmy was the greatest comedic television director in the history of the medium,” Burrows’ longtime agent Rick Rosen said in a statement to the publication. “He directed the most iconic, defining shows of generations. Always a gentleman, it was an absolute honor to represent him.” During his career, Burrows won 11 Emmys and worked on successful comedies, including Taxi, Friends, Frasier, Two and a Half Men…
In a bid to ensure a large voter turnout for Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, the police said it has adopted a multi-layered plan to protect voters during and after the election. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the election, Abayomi Shogunle, stated this on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, while speaking with journalists, and urged voters to turn out in large numbers for the poll, assuring them that they will be protected. “I want to encourage registered voters. They should come out and vote tomorrow. Nothing will happen to them. We are calling on registered voters…
Economic sovereignty, when grounded in capability-building rather than protectionism alone, can become a powerful force for development. Technology transfer is one of the most important instruments available to achieve that objective. Across the world, countries are rethinking how they build economic resilience. Global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and growing competition for strategic technologies have reinforced a simple lesson: nations that cannot develop and produce critical technologies remain vulnerable. This vision of economic sovereignty is not about reactive, isolationist protectionism; it is about ‘capability-building nationalism’ — a strategy designed to integrate Nigeria more deeply into the global economy by strengthening…
Scientists have detected the H5 strain of bird flu in Australia for the first time, the country’s Agriculture Mnister said on Saturday, meaning the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent. Julie Collins told a press conference the disease had been found in a migratory sea bird, a brown skua, in remote Western Australia, and the result was confirmed by the national science agency. Samples from another sick bird, a giant petrel, had also shown as a suspected positive result, she said. Australia was previously the only continent where the H5 strain, which can devastate poultry and wild…
As the easing of tensions between the United States and Iran continues, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has called on refiners, depot owners and petroleum products importers to reduce their ex-depot and retail pump prices in line with the recent decline in international crude oil prices. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, said the drop in global crude oil prices provided an opportunity for operators in the downstream petroleum sector to pass on the benefits of lower crude costs to consumers. In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of PETROAN, Dr Joseph…
The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil rediscovered their scoring touch to eliminate Haiti. A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the USA emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle. A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable win for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who have advanced to the second phase of the tournament with a game to…
Actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha; and fashion designer, Abiodun Tokunbo, aka Luminee, have continued to face mixed reactions from the public after a post announcing the birth of their son went viral on Monday, June 15, 2026. Prior to that, Luminee had announced the gender of her baby without naming the father in a post shared on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She subsequently made other posts, including maternity photos featuring herself and Baba Ijesha. Since then, congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for the couple on the arrival of their child. Reacting to the news online,…
