Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ayra Starr’s new album “the year I turned 21” hits 375 million streams Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ayra Starr has made a huge success with her latest album, “The Year I Turned 21,” amassing 375 million gross streams on its first day. This impressive achievement reveals her rising influence in the music industry and highlights her exceptional talent for creating songs that captivates her audience. “The Year I Turned 21,” a 15-track album, includes collaborations with renowned artistes such as Asake, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, and Rvssian.

Tinubu commissions N21bn VP’s residence in Abuja The new VP residence commissioned by President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has stated that the provision of suitable residence for the Vice-President was not merely a matter of convenience but a symbol of respect for the office and the individuals who occupy it. Tinubu spoke on Friday while commissioning the official residence of the Vice-President built at the cost of N21 billion, after 14 years after the contract for the building was awarded. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of his administration to the principles of accountability, transparency and…

Chelsea Signs Tosin Adarabioyo In Exciting Transfer Move, Dream Come True Chelsea Football Club has made a thrilling announcement, confirming the signing of talented center-back Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham. The 26-year-old star has inked a four-year deal, set to join the Blues on July 1. Tosin expressed his excitement, saying: “Chelsea is a dream come true! Born just three miles from Stamford Bridge, I’m eager to contribute to the team’s success and help drive us forward”. Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart shared their delight, praising Tosin’s maturity, defensive skills, and Premier League experience. “We’re thrilled to welcome Tosin…

Airtel Africa CEO, Ogunsanya, Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award Ogunsanya will be presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award at a special ceremony during the 9th ALM. The outgoing CEO of Airtel Africa, Segun Ogunsanya, has been named winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024. The awards are a flagship annual recognition event run by Africa Leadership Magazine (ALM), aimed at honouring exceptional corporate practice and outstanding achievers in Africa’s business landscape and private sector. The awards showcase Africa’s businesses and leaders, celebrating exemplary business leadership on the continent. Ogunsanya will be presented…

 NGO, firms begin one million trees campaign in Lagos, World Environmental Day The World Environmental Day theme for 2024 is Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience – Our Land Our Future,” A Non Governmental Organization, One Million Tree Initiative, LG Electronics Inc, SMP Media Group, GSR 360 Ltd, CE Power Solutions, have collaborated on tree planting one million trees in Lagos. The exercise took place at Omole Housing Estate, phase 1 Ikeja. ‘Basically, this drive aims to create awareness and showcase the significant impact and successes of the One Million Tree Initiative in order to promote environmental sustainability. Where the…

Academic achievement as LASU’s best-graduating student gets N10m from Lagos State … said it was to encourage the 22-year-old student, who finished from the Department of Accounting Education in the Faculty of Education. Olaniyi Mubarak, the Best-Graduating Student (BGS) of the Lagos State University (LASU) 2022/2023, has been awarded a N10 million cash prize by the Lagos State Government. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos who announced the rewards at the 27th convocation ceremony of the university rewarded the student for finishing with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98 on a scale of 5.0. He said it was to…

Additional ICT Hub will be established in Ekiti by FG Approval- Shetima … said the project would be completed within 90 days. The Federal Government on Thursday announced plans to establish an Information Communication Technology (ICT) hub in Ekiti State in addition to the newly inaugurated MSME Clinics Garment Hub in a bid to further enhance economic growth in the state. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shetima disclosed this in Ado Ekiti on Thursday while declaring open the 3rd Expanded National MSME Clinics at Adetiloye Hall, Trade Fair Complex, Ado- Ekiti. He said the project would be completed within 90…

100 Most Notable Africans Business and Leadership Summit 2024, Kigali, Rwanda The “100 Most Notable Africans Business and Leadership Summit 2024” is set to be a landmark event showcasing the remarkable achievements and potential of African business leaders and entrepreneurs. Organized by Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation in collaboration with American Management University, Peace Ambassador Agency Worldwide, 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa, and the Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber, this summit promises to be a dynamic platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and investment across the continent. Scheduled to take place from the 1st to the 4th of August in…

Metro and Castle Honoured As Fastest Growing Real Estate Brand in Nigeria For its indebt concentration on development of communities, providing all amenities making up a well completed environment, the Metro and Castle brand, owners of Metro Homes in Lagos has been honored with, Fastest Growing Real Estate Brand in Nigeria. This meritorious award was bestowed on the real estate company during the 5th edition of Timeline Awareness Initiative Lecture and Awards held on May 29th at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja where other prominent brands and individuals like former Governor of Ogun-State and present Senator representing Ogun-East, Otunba Gbenga…

BANKING: FIDELITY BANK PLC UNDERTAKES A ₦29.6BN RIGHTS ISSUE AND ₦97.5BN PUBLIC OFFER Fidelity Bank Plc (“Fidelity Bank” or the “Bank”) has concluded all necessary arrangements to raise a total of up to ₦127,100,000,000.00 (One Hundred Twenty-Seven Billion, One Hundred Million Naira) by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders and a Public Offer (the “Combined Offer”). The Combined Offer is a part of the Bank’s strategy to increase its share capital base in compliance with the revised minimum capital requirements for Nigerian commercial banks introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) on 28 March 2024. Overall, the…