Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria’s stock market leads the world at Tinubu’s time The Nigerian economy is looking good in some sectors. This is not a harebrained assessment, despite the high inflation and the unstable exchange rate of the Naira. Those who doubt this don’t need to look far, for a reality check. The economic boom is happening at the Nigerian Exchange, where stockholders are not only recording unprecedented capital gains, but are poised to earn equally unprecedented dividends on their investments. The prosperity promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the campaign is becoming a reality, for millions of Nigerian investors, among whom…

The Senator representing Anambra Senatorial District gives out palliatives to Constituent Promises scholarship for over 200 varsity students, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh has distributed over 124 metric tons of rice to his constituents. The distribution which took place at St Andrew’s Catholic Church Podium, Adazi-Nnukwu, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra state was fashioned in a way that the sharing would trickle down to all the wards in the seven Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District. The seven Local Government Areas are Anaocha, Njikoka, Dunukofia, Awka North, Awka South, Idemili North and…

‘Thevisualchef’, bags the prestigious Portrait of Britain Award for Photography While celebrating the cultural diversity and artistic prowess, Nigerian photographer Ibukun Akindele Moses aka ‘Thevisualchef’, has clinched the prestigious Portrait of Britain Award for Photography, cementing his status as an international talent to reckon with. Akindele who was born and raised in Nigeria captivated audiences with his ability to seamlessly blend tradition and modernity in his photographic masterpieces. The winning portrait, a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Nigerian culture, stood out among entries from across the United Kingdom. Titled: ‘One with Nature’, the image skillfully captures the simplicity of…

Gospel singer Moses Bliss announces engagement to partner, ‘She said yes’ Moses Bliss, popular Nigerian gospel singer, has announced his engagement to his partner.  The singer made the announcement on his Instagram account on Friday morning. Sharing a series of photos, he captioned it, “The Lord makes all things beautiful in his time. She said yes.” The photos showed Moses Bliss holding the hand of his lover and displaying the stunning diamond engagement ring. In another post, the singer shared pictures that showed the moments he went down on his kneels to propose to his lover. Moses Bliss captioned it,…

Agbakoba says Nigerians are the easiest people to govern, showing remarkable patience Olisa Agbakoba, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), shared his insights on governance in Nigeria in an interview on Arise TV on Friday morning. He remarked that Nigerians have exhibited remarkable patience since 1960, describing them as one of the easiest people to govern. “Nigerians are the easiest people to govern,” he said. Agbakoba emphasised the people’s fundamental desire for happiness and called upon President Bola Tinubu to prioritise actions that contribute to the well-being of the populace. One specific suggestion he put forward was the…

WTO DAVOS 2024: There’s a better way to do globalization, rethink- Okonjo-Iweala Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organization Director-General, has called on leaders and policy-makers to rethink old growth models and ensure globalization works for all. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organization Director-General at DAVOS 2024 In the pursuit of new growth models, it is imperative to ensure that they are more inclusive than those adopted in the past. Globalisation got a bad name because poor people in rich countries were left out, and poor countries or developing countries were at the margin. WTO has a reglobilisation framework. This message was conveyed…

Andrew Eaton Converting ordinary opportunities into extraordinary achievements through network marketing Andrew Eaton’s journey in network marketing is a remarkable tale of transforming ordinary opportunities into extraordinary achievements. Eaton’s reputation as an influential figure in network marketing is built upon his authentic approach and humble beginnings. His success story is more than personal triumph; it’s about empowering others to realize their dreams. Eaton’s approach to network marketing stands out in today’s economy. He believes that this model, often misunderstood, is an ideal path for individuals seeking to create a substantial impact in their lives and the lives of others. For…

Nigerian Idol Season Nine: MultiChoice opens entries MultiChoice Nigeria, organisers of the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol, has announced the opening of entries for the ninth edition of the show. The online entry submission begins today, January 19, and will close at midnight on January 29. The theme for the ninth edition is “Dare to Dream,” to inspire young and talented Nigerians to take the bold step by auditioning for this year’s Nigerian Idol. Interested participants between the ages of 16 – 28 should record a 30-second clip of themselves singing any song of their choice and upload…

Otedola: His acquisition of N6 billion worth of Dangote Cement Plc shares Billionaire tycoon Femi Otedola has racked up shares worth N6 billion of Dangote Cement Plc.  Mr Otedola was said to have acquired the shares in his name. Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest cement maker Dangote Cement recently leapfrogged telecommunications powerhouse Airtel Africa to become Nigeria’s biggest company by market capitalisation, currently valued at N8.35 trillion. Dangote Cement has returned 81.4 per cent in the last 52 weeks and has 17.04 billion outstanding shares. Dangote Industries Limited, the conglomerate controlled by Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote, holds 85.8 per cent of…

25 Hectares Of Land Allocated To FG By Katsina For Renewed Hope City Project Governor Dr. Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State, Northern Nigeria has allocated 25 hectares of land to the Federal Government to construct the Renewed Hope City Project within the state. We heard that the Katsina State Commissioner of Lands and Physical Planning, Dr. Faisal Kaita, disclosed this during a meeting with the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja. In October 2023, the Housing Minister revealed the federal government’s plan to construct 40,000 housing units nationwide under the…