Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Layi Wasabi takes centre stage in Falz’s latest web series ‘The Interview’ The online series premieres on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Layi Wasabi takes lead in ‘The Interview’ [Instagram/House 21 Media] Skit maker, Layi Wasabi has been unveiled as the lead actor in an upcoming web series titled The Interviewer by Nigerian musician Falz the Bahd Guy. On the 23rd of January 2024, Falz who took on the role as a director, unveiled the trailer for his upcoming web series, The Interview. The new project is produced by his company, House 21 Media, which is renowned for the previous…

Dangote refinery to supply fuel to 150,000 IPMAN stations The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to provide fuel to approximately 150,000 retail outlets operated by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) following a successful meeting between the refinery’s management and IPMAN executives. The meeting, held after IPMAN’s exclusive scheduling, confirmed the refinery’s commitment to supply products to over 30,000 IPMAN members. Regulatory assessments of the refined products are underway before final approval for fuel dispensing. Major oil marketers, including 11 Plc, Conoil Plc, Ardova Plc, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, OVH Energy Marketing Limited, Total Nigeria Plc, and NNPC…

Reno Omokri honours with key to City of Blanco in Texas Reno Omokri, former Presidential spokesperson, number one bestselling author and a social media influencer was honoured with a key to the city of Blanco, Texas, by Mayor Mike Arnold at a star-studded ceremony at Ambroseli National Park, Kenya, According to the mayor, Mr Omokri received the honour for his contributions to humanitarian causes and the advancement of human knowledge. Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Arnold said, “In recognition of your notable contributions to humanity and making the world a better place, it is my profound honour to give you…

UBA Wins International Awards, Including Global Finance Best SME Bank For 2023 Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to elevate its global standing, coveting several prestigious international awards, signalling the Bank’s continuous contributions to the economic development of Africa. The recognition of the bank’s outstanding performance reaffirms its status as a leading player in the financial industry with critical financial intermediation, project financing, trade facilitation, and advisory in Africa and beyond. UBA emerged Global Finance’s Best SME Bank for 2023 in Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique, awards that spotlight the bank’s continuous resolve towards supporting small and medium-scale businesses which…

UNITY BANK, OIL FIRMS LEAD AS EQUITY MARKET CAP HITS N50TN Unity Bank and a number of oil companies have led the way in a week full of incredible firsts, as the Nigerian Exchange’s equity market capitalization increased to an all-time high of N50.289 trillion. Notably, Eterna Plc, Conoil Plc, Nem Insurance, and John Holt Plc emerged as the top gainers, boasting a substantial 10% appreciation in their stock value. The Nigerian Exchange’s All-Share Index, which soared past the historic 90,000 points earlier in the week, continued its upward trajectory, closing at an impressive 91,896.97 basis points, reflecting a 2.04%…

Forbes welcomes Real estate expert Dr Oluwatosin Olatujoye into the business council Olatujoye’s induction into the Council stands as a testament to his remarkable expertise and profound impact within the real estate industry in Africa. Forbes welcomes Real estate expert Dr Olatujoye into the business council Africa’s leading Real Estate Businessman Oluwatosin Olatujoye, Group CEO of Zylus Group International has been inducted into the prestigious Forbes Business Council, an esteemed community for successful business leaders and executives. Olatujoye’s induction into the Council stands as a testament to his remarkable expertise and profound impact within the real estate industry in Africa…

Olawepo-Hashim, others celebrate 100 years of Lenin, a Russian revolutionary in relation to Nigeria leadership Olawepo-Hashim A former presidential candidate and Businessman, Mr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on Monday in Abuja, joined others “admirers of his ideals” to celebrate the 100 years of the passing of Russia’s founding socialist leader Vladimir Lenin. The event was coordinated by former Veteran Journalist and former Secretary General of the Organization of African Trade Union, Comrade Owei Lakemfa. At the occasion were many left wing academics, trade unionists, former students’ union leaders, journalists and diplomats, including Professor Warisu Ali, the Ambassadors of Cuba and Palestine to…

GTCO PLC HEADLINES SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2024 NPA LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POLO TOURNAMENT All is set for the 120th edition of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament sponsored by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO). The expanded four-week long polo series will be held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from January 23rd to February 18th, 2024. The Lagos Polo Club has consistently played host to some of the sport’s finest players from around the world, alongside their equine athletes. Last year saw a repeat of one of the oldest rivalries in the competition’s history, as Leighton Kings…

NDGC – Contracts Awarded By NNPCL Were Based On Due Process Not  Ethnicity The Niger Delta Grassroots Coalition, NDGC, has rubbished the allegation of tribal bias against the current Executive Vice President. The Niger Delta Grassroots Coalition, NDGC, has rubbished the allegation of tribal bias against the current Executive Vice President Upstream of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan by one Niger Delta for Truth and Justices, NDTJ, saying contracts awarded by NNPCL are not based on ethnicity or tribe, but due process. The NDTJ, in a publication being circulated in print and electronics media,…

Leadership: SDNON President Commends ACAMB’s New Executives, Promises Support The Association of Corporate and Marketing Communication Professionals in Nigerian Banks (ACAMB) has recently revealed the names of its newly elected executives who will guide the association for the next two years in a move that signals a positive shift in leadership. The announcement was met with applause from the President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), Otunba Femi Davies. Otunba Davies, noting the significance of effective leadership in professional associations, commended ACAMB for choosing what he described as “round pegs in round holes” for…