Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Hilda Baci, prepared to mentor more chefs in the country Upon successful completion of the class, participants will receive a certification signifying their newly acquired culinary expertise. Celebrated chef, Hilda Baci, has announced plans to empower aspiring chefs across Nigeria and beyond. In a statement issued to PUNCH Online on Thursday, unveiling her Christmas Menu Cooking Class as part of her ongoing mission to equip women with culinary skills, Baci emphasised that the more women who are trained to become economically stable, the better it will be for Nigeria’s economy. In her words, “The more women we can train to…

Results for NECO 2024 SSCE is out The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Thursday released the results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Speaking at a press conference in Minna, Dantani Wushishi, NECO Registrar described this year’s result as the best in recent times. According to him, 706,950 males and 669,473 female candidates registered for the examination, totalling 1,376,423. Wushishi said 828,284 representing 60.55 per cent candidates got at least a credit in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics. The previous year, he said, similar percentage of the candidates recorded a similar feat. “We are very thankful…

CBN Sets Up New Board-Members For Polaris Bank The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has constituted a full Board of Directors for Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital commercial retail Bank in a major transition that signals the remarkable achievements of the new management and the future of the Bank. The Ten-man board is headed by Dr. Kassim Gidado as Board Chairman. Other Non-Executive Directors include: Dr. Akwa Effiong Okon, Mallam Ambursa Abubakar Umar, Mrs. Ayaba M. Ayo-Joseph, Mrs. Subuuade Giwa Amu, and Dr. Onosode Christopher Dr Kassim Gidado, the new Board Chairman, is an academic with over 35 years of…

LAWMA, Green VET Africa Hold First Youth Empowerment Workshop on Green Skills In a significant step towards youth empowerment in the green sector, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Green VET Africa, have hosted a maiden workshop, highlighting the potential in green waste management and entrepreneurship. The event, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, was co-funded by the European Union, aiming to provide hands-on learning experiences for young participants from Nigeria and Ghana. The workshop which followed a series of Green VET Project trainings geared towards equipping youths with skills in sustainable waste management…

2024/2025 UEFA: Sparta Praha 3-0, Nigeria Olatunji nets and also assists in UCL Debut Sparta Praha 3-0 witnesses Nigeria’s Olatunji as he nets and also assists in scoring in UCL Debut. Victor Olatunji, a Nigerian forward, made an impressive debut in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League, helping Sparta Praha to a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg. As he played on Generali Arena, Olatunji scored a goal and provided an assist in a commanding performance that led Sparta to victory. The match marked Sparta’s return to the UCL after 19 years, with Olatunji playing a pivotal role in their success. The…

Glo-sponsored African Voices Playmakers Hosts Wole Soyinka African Voices Playmakers, CNN International’s magazine programme, will this week host world renowned playwright, dramatist, poet and rights activist, Professor Wole Soyinka. The 30-minute programme is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. The Nobel Laureate will be sharing details of the values, the ideologies and the passion that formed the foundation of his enviable life and career. This week’s edition commemorates Professor Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka’s 90th birthday, having been born on July 13, 1934 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He will also regale viewers with the details of his extraordinary activism which birthed his…

Adron Games 2024 Unveiled: ‘Fit to Be the Biggest’ with Sports Icons Daniel Amokachi and Mutiu Adepoju Leading the Charge Adron Homes & Properties is excited to announce the official unveiling of the 7th edition of the Adron Games, tagged “Fit to Be the Biggest”. The 2024 edition is set to take place at the renowned Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, from November 29th-30th, 2024, marking the second time the city of Ibadan will host the prestigious sporting event. The Adron Games is a national platform designed to promote physical fitness, wellness, and community engagement through sports. Having previously held…

National Youth Games: Team Lagos emerges winner of all gold medals in boxing Team Lagos emerges winner of all gold medals in boxing. In a stunning display of dexterity, perseverance, and grit, Team Lagos has swept all four gold medals in the boxing competition at the 2024 National Youth Games. The Team Lagos U-15 puglist’s dominance across the weight categories marks a historic achievement for Lagos in youth sports, particularly boxing. The gold medal run began with Agboola Oyindamola’s victory in the 40kg female category. Bello Olamide Lawal followed suit, claiming gold in the 42kg male category. Yakubu Sofiat clinched…

GDP of Lagos goes up as Governor Sanwo-Olu claimes success to ideas, economic settings L-R: President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Pius Olanrewaju receiving Lagos State Government plaque from the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy call by the governing council of CIBN at the Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 In recognition of his contributions to the banking sector, Governor Sanwo-Olu, along with the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, was conferred with the honorary title of Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria during the visit. Lagos State Governor, Babajide…

Wizkid hints on new album ahead of release date Wizkid Wizkid hints on new album ahead of release date. The unreleased album is titled ‘Morayo’, his mother’s middle name. Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has teased a new single titled ‘Piece of My Heart’. The Grammy-winning singer, shared a video on Tuesday while announcing the new song. “Wizkid x Brent Faiyaz ! Piece of my heart! Morayo ! ❤️days away!!” Wizkid wrote. The track features Brent Faiyaz, the US singer, and is part of ‘Morayo’, Wizkid’s upcoming album, which he has been teasing for months.…