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Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
UNDP launches ‘timbuktoo Africa Innovation’, A $1bn innovation fund for African start-ups To support business start-ups across Africa, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a $1 billion innovation fund to fund their initiatives. Named the “timbuktoo Africa Innovation Fund”, the initiative was launched together with African countries’ leaders during a special session of the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, and UNDP Administrator Mr. Achim Steiner presented the initiative, which is positioned to be…
A Member Of Lagos House Of Assembly Bags MSc, International Law And Diplomacy Personal Assistant to the Deputy Majority Leader of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu (ARK), Olayinka Dada is currently in the mood of celebration. He has successfully completed his Masters Degree program at the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG). The scholarly young dude is now a proud holder of an MSc, International Law and Diplomacy. This impressive educational attainment comes as a result of intense hardwork, resilience and perseverance spanning several months of doggedness. An alumnus of Command Secondary School Lagos, Olayinka Kehinde Dada…
Nigerian woman, Katung appointed Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom A Nigerian woman, Abigail Marshall Katung, has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom. The councillor from the Labour and Co-operative Party grew up in Nigeria before moving to the UK to pursue her studies at Leeds University. She wrote on social media, “It’s with great pride that my family and I look forward to undertaking the responsibility to serve.” Reacting to the new political position, Marshall wrote on her X page, “I am deeply honoured and humbled to be chosen to…
Yinka Ayefele’s Triplets Clock Age 5 Popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele is ecstatic as he celebrates his treasured triplets on their 5th birthday today. Yinka Ayefele, who recently marked 26 years of surviving a ghastly car accident that led to his paralysis, took to his Instagram page to celebrate his children on their day. The singer shared a video collage of his triplets, calling them his treasured and wishing them a happy birthday. Captioning the video, he wrote: “MY TRIPLET AT FIVE., HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY TREASURED.” freshfmlagos wrote: “😍 Age Gracefully Rose Mary , Raymond and Richard ❤️ 🎉” adeyemiolusegunisaac…
C-WAY FOODS presents Traffic Stand To Lagos Police Command L-R : CP Fayode Adegoke and Mr olabode Samuel of C-Way Food and Beverages Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade has urged other multinational companies operating in the state to emulate C-Way Foods with a view to improving the activities and welfare of the Nigerian Police. CP Fayoade said this at the official presentation of 50 pieces of Police Traffic stand by C-Way management group to the Lagos State Police command, Ikeja. According to him the presentation came at the right time when the police needed it most to…
The Nine Female MD/CEOs Leading Largest Banks In Nigeria The Governor of the CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria ), Olayemi Cardoso, On 11th January appointed new executives to run the affairs of Union, Keystone, and Polaris Banks. This followed the CBN’s dissolution of the boards and managements of these banks due to alleged corporate governance infractions and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The newly appointed executives are set to assume their roles immediately, as announced in a statement by the acting director of Corporate Communication at the CBN, Sidi Ali Hakama. The banking industry keeps experiencing a breakthrough, and there are…
The 9 best moments at the 2024 Emmys — and the 5 worst The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards finally happened on Monday night after a months-long delay due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. And for the most part, they pulled through. Niecy Nash-Betts’ acceptance speech and Pedro Pascal’s jab at Kieran Culkin were some of the highlights of the Emmys.Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Monday. “Succession,” “The Bear,” and “Beef” led wins during the evening. Here were some highlights and lowlights from the show. Shows like “Succession,”…
Patience And Forgiveness From Bisi Akande, Pedestals For Tinubu’s Ascendance To Presidency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given some insights into how he clinched power in the 2023 general elections, saying lessons in forgiveness and patience that he learnt from the elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, enabled him to become the president. Tinubu also said he remains a key beneficiary from his close relationship with long-time confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, and that he considered himself lucky to have him. The president spoke at a dinner held at the State House Conference Centre on Tuesday night to celebrate the 85th birthday…
AXA Mansard: Donation Of Medical Equipment To General Hospital Ikorodu To Ensure Sound and Quality Healthcare Delivery As part of its effort to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible and affordable across the country, AXA Mansard Health Limited, one of Africa’s biggest Health Insurance Companies and a member of the AXA Group has donated a digital ultra-scan machine to General Hospital Ikorodu, Lagos. The company, in a statement, noted that the donation, which was made by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Tope Adeniyi, is the first in the series of medical equipment donations that the company has planned for government…
Roger Adou becomes MD of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Roger Adou has been appointed Managing Director of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC effective January 1, 2024. He will report to Ali Khan, President, Middle East, Pakistan and Africa Business Group (MEPA), and will be based in Lagos, Nigeria. He succeeds Ben Langat who after an impactful tenure of almost seven years in FrieslandCampina, has decided to continue his career outside the Company. Roger Adou joined FrieslandCampina in 2019. Before his new appointment, he was the Regional Director for FrieslandCampina West Africa, overseeing a region comprising 18 countries in West & Central Africa, spanning…