Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

AMVCA 2024 winners will be determined by jury not previous public voting system The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria in May 2024. AMVCA has announced submissions for its 10th edition The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has ended public voting in the Best Actor or Best Actress in a Leading or Supporting Role categories. This year, winners under this category will now be determined by a select jury, as opposed to the previous public voting system. This follows backlash from critics who say that star actors with huge social media following sweep all the awards,…

Research identifies ‘spatial injustice’, brain drain as major challenges facing healthcare in Lagos The research noted that despite official rhetoric, sanitation is not prioritised in Lagos, saying no local government area in the state has been declared open-defecation free less than two years to 2025 deadline set by the government. A new research has identified “spatial injustice” and brain drain, among numerous others, as key factors affecting the provision of quality and affordable public healthcare services in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre. These were part of the findings of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) in a recent research…

ADRON HOMES : Bridging Housing Deficit With World Class Infrastructure In Nigeria And Beyond • Monarch, HNIs, Middle-Class Income Earners, Artisan, Others Share Amazing Experiences Established in February 2012, Adron Homes and Property Limited has continued to be the Market Leader in the Nigerian Real Estate Industry. Its Housing estates are built across Lagos, Federal Capital Territory/Abuja, PortHarcourt, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa and other cities in Nigeria, Africa, America and Europe. The Workforce is led by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adetola EmmanuelKing: A graduate of Estate Management, Workaholic and Target/Result Oriented Real Estate Guru. In the Team are Smart,…

Mike Adenuga shows up as the second richest man in Nigeria News of Mike Adenuga’s re-emergence as the second richest man in Nigeria got many Nigerians excited on Friday 12th January, 2024. Forbes re-evaluation of his net worth put it at $7.4bn as of January 11th 2024. The news has led to fevered speculation as to how soon Adenuga, the moving spirit behind Globacom and Conoil, will attain the Number One position. Conoil was among the 11 enterprises promoted by entrepreneurs that included M. K. O. Abiola, Alhaji Dantata, Alhaji Indimi, Alhaji Mai Deribe, Chief Michael Ibru, Kase Lawal, Chief…

Nasarawa Envisions As Next Hub For Nigeria’s  Entertainment Industry Netflix partners with Abnur Entertainment for global content showcase In a recent familiarisation visit on Saturday to Abdulamart Maikwashewa, Chairman and CEO of Abnur Entertainment, stakeholders in Nasarawa State’s entertainment industry, led by media/entertainment entrepreneur Ibrahim Ibrahim, highlighted the untapped potential of Nasarawa’s creative resources. Ibrahim emphasized the need for a holistic approach, envisioning Nasarawa as the next hub for the nation’s entertainment industry. Ibrahim stressed the importance of Nasarawa’s proximity to the nation’s capital, seeing it as an opportunity to propel the state into the limelight. He underscored the potential…

OLU OF WARRI, CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRIES, OTHERS ATTEND GRAND OPENING OF CANAAN LAND GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FEBRUARY 10, IN KOKO The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, will perform the grand opening of the Canaan Land Golf and Country Club on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Koko town. “The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 is a good golfer and a wonderful king. We are proud to have him.” Managing Director of Akogate Water and Ajimele Oil, Honourable Felix Aganbi, said in a statement Monday Morning. Beautifully designed new homes, world-class…

Jide Kosoko Celebrates 70th Birthday, Sanwo-Olu’s Wishes… Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, on his 70th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Saturday, described Prince Jide Kosoko, who clocked 70 on January 12, as a living legend in the movie industry. The Governor also described the renowned actor as a good ambassador and proud Lagosian who has used his wealth of experience and talent to bring joy to millions of homes through several movies he participated in. He said: “On behalf…

Otedola, 4th Richest Person, On Forbes Billionaires’ List Billionaire investor Femi Otedola is currently ranked as the fourth richest individual in Nigeria with a valuation of $1.1 billion. According to the Forbes Billionaire Index seen on Thursday, Jan. 11, Otedola, who fell below the billion-dollar mark in 2017, returned to the list this year to occupy the fourth position. The surge in his wealth is attributed to his ownership of over 70% of Geregu Power, a power generation business. Otedola strategically sold down his Geregu stake from over 95% during 2022 and 2023, bringing in institutional investors such as the…

Cote d’Ivoire Organises AFCON 2023 With Over US $1b Amb. Kalilou Traore, the ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, has said his country spent more than US $1 billion to put in place the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition. Traore made this known during an interview on sideline of the official unveiling ceremony of the ‘AFCON Village’ on Saturday night in Abuja, saying the AFCON village was set up in partnership with Continental Hotels. He said the facility will transmit live matches till the end of the tournament, which kicked off in Cote d’Ivoire with 24 countries seeking…

A Popular Nigerian Singer Leaves Music Scene Oche Gabriel Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has announced his retirement from music. Announcing this in a video message shared via his Instagram page on Saturday, Terry G explained that he is quitting music because his career was no longer a successful one. He appreciated his fans for their support over the years, stressing that his decision might hurt them but it was for his best interest. He said,“A big thank you to my fans for staying through with me all these years. I really appreciate you all. It been amazing years…