Babatunde Adebajo

Husband || Intrapreneur | Fintech | Sport Management | MUFC

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

"In the game we are opponents, but after the game we are all Christians, we are all brothers, and we said a little prayer because we believe that Jesus is glorified through the game."
- Germany’s Felix Nmecha after their 7-1 win vs Curacao

[Tunde Kelani @tkelani]

Farewell, Professor Kola Oyewo
Farewell, Oba Lapite
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Kola Oyewo—scholar, actor, teacher, cultural ambassador, and dear colleague.
I had the privilege of working with him on Koseegbe, Oleku and Saworoide where he gave a memorable performance as Oba Lapite. His portrayal brought depth, dignity, and humanity to the role, making the character one of the film’s most enduring figures.
Ironically, Lapite’s death in the story created a challenge for me as a filmmaker. Once he was publicly executed by Lagata, I could not bring Kola Oyewo back into the narrative. I missed him then.
Today, I miss him again.
Kola Oyewo belonged to a rare generation that successfully bridged scholarship and performance. He inspired countless students, actors, and audiences through his talent, humility, and lifelong commitment to learning, culture, theatre and film.
Nigeria has lost a remarkable artist.
Farewell, Professor Kola Oyewo.
Farewell, Oba Lapite.
Your legacy will endure in the stories you told and the lives you touched.
Ire ni o.
TK

[-valar morghulis- @eldivine]

Things I’m picking up from this IMF report. Our broad money velocity is 3.3

That means that in our economy we cycle through our broad money supply 3.3 times in a year. That is actually high. In developed economies it’s typical to have that number at 1.1 to 2.

3.3 means money doesn’t sit long in accounts. As it’s coming in, it’s going back out.

Paychecks are spent as they hit. Fast moving consumer goods and consumption economy.

Banking depth is low and informality is high.

[Babatunde Adebajo @tundye]

@OlufemiAwoyemi @proshare Thank you for sharing sir. It's important we provide full context to stories so as not to raise unnecessary tensions

[Olufemi AWOYEMI @OlufemiAwoyemi]

QUICK NOTE
I am glad Nigerians are engaged in discussions about the management of the economy, both fiscal and monetary. This matters even more as we head towards the polls, dealing with the gains, pains and fears of the reforms implemented thus far.

The post below is useful, but it also shows why economic issues require nuance beyond headlines. See...., the claim that the #IMF asked Nigeria to impose fuel and telecom taxes is substantially true, but incompletely framed. That framing may reflect the trust deficit that has built up over time with such statements, but we should not deepen it. We should help reduce it.

The IMF did not simply say “impose fuel and telecom taxes now.” In its 2026 Article IV Staff Report, it said Nigeria may need further tax policy changes over the medium term, including increasing VAT, extending VAT to fuel products, rationalising tax exemptions, and introducing telecom excises.

But it also added an important caveat. The timing of such reforms must consider poverty and food insecurity, and ensure that the cash transfer system is in place and funded.

Paragraph 20, Fiscal Policy, page 17, states:
“Further tax policy changes will likely be needed, such as increasing the VAT rate, extending VAT to fuel products, rationalising tax expenditures … and introducing telecom excises, to complement administrative gains. The timing of reforms must consider the poverty and food insecurity situation and ensure that the cash transfer system is in place and funded.”

See: https://t.co/bob1Omdcdb

The Executive Board summary also notes that additional tax policy measures may be needed over the medium term, including to fund a scaled-up cash transfer programme for vulnerable households.

Nigeria’s Executive Director also made the balancing point clear. The authorities are open to further tax policy adjustments, including possible VAT increases, VAT on fuel products, and telecom excises, but only when the cash transfer system is fully funded and operational, so the burden does not fall disproportionately on the vulnerable.

See: https://t.co/xPjiuUoL9j via @proshare

So, to the good people at @NigeriaStories, the “breaking news” version is not false. Perhaps, due to the editorial summary, it unwittingly overstated the message by omitting the IMF’s caveats on timing, sequencing, and social protection.

Without holding brief for the @IMFNews or the @NigeriaGov, and without prejudice to the wider debate on whether taxes are the right solution, the more accurate framing is this:
The IMF recommends that Nigeria consider further medium-term revenue measures, including extending VAT to fuel products and introducing telecom excises, but says timing should depend on poverty conditions and the readiness of funded cash-transfer protections.

My regards.

[Anthropic @AnthropicAI]

The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees.

The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance.

Access to all other Claude models is not affected.

We apologize for this disruption to our customers. We believe this is a misunderstanding and are working to restore access as soon as possible.

Read our full statement: https://t.co/bwn0sximKZ

[Sky Sports @SkySports]

BREAKING: Manchester United are preparing to make an opening offer for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes 🚨

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Nigeria’s parliament passed a constitutional bill on Thursday paving the way for each of its 36 states to establish and run its own police force alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force, a long-debated reform aimed at tackling worsening insecurity. https://t.co/S74KapGNOG

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

FIFA have confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be unable to play in Ghana's opening game against Panama in Toronto next Wednesday because the Canadian government have decided not to issue him with a visa.

[Tuchel @Officially_Kriz]

Brokerage fee of some popular brokers

Bamboo - 1.35%

Cowrywise - 1.35%

Zedcrest wealth - 1%

CardinalStone - 1%

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: SpaceX has made its debut on the New York stock market and could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

🔗 https://t.co/TCXOmqmbJL

[UEFA @UEFA]

🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!

We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

[Manchester United Forever @UtdForever7]

🚨Ederson meeting up with the Brazil squad — and the first player he greets is, of course, Mateus Cunha! 🇧🇷🫂❤️

[Nairametrics @Nairametrics]

"We are also planning to extend the rail line that ends at Ikeja bus stop. We are working with the Lagos State government to extend that rail line all the way to the GAT all the way to the international airport."

- Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo speaking at the Invest Lagos 3.0 opening ceremony.

📽️Arise TV

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

FIFA confirm Omar Abdulkadir Artan can’t officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.

The Somali referee is one of Africa’s most respected officials. Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports say Artan travelled with a valid US visa.

Yet Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump’s administration.

🗣️ “FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr Artan's status will not be changed at present.

“In line with previous FIFA events, a host government ultimately determines who receives a visa and who is admitted into their country.”

[United Zone @ManUnitedZone]

What a goal from Patrick Dorgu 🤯🚀

(@sportv)

[Sky Sports Football @SkyFootball]

Brazil confirm Manchester United bound midfielder Ederson has been called up to their World Cup squad to replace Wesley, who has a muscle injury 🔴

[Aliyu Giwa @aleeygiwa]

For eight months, the team maintained a quiet and diligent approach.

The FID-STS conducted a discreet, patient, and determined investigation into a notorious FCT kidnapping, robbery, and extortion syndicate.

The syndicate believed they would not be apprehended. This assumption proved incorrect.

Watch the documentary to learn more about their operations.

[Tuchel @Officially_Kriz]

Olawale Ayilara, the founder of Landwey and visionary behind Isimi Lagos, says that the best real estate investment is land, not property.

House will expire after 15-20 years.

You are better off putting N150m in a safe instrument like T-bills than buying a house.

[Big Jay 👑 @willing_wealth]

🚨 They are everywhere!!! A female beggar was stopped, and a search of her bag revealed three military uniforms. The incident reportedly occurred somewhere in Lagos.