Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gaining access positively in communities, inDrive highlights impact of business The effects and consequences of adverse conditions in people’s means of transportation became the initiative behind inDrive. inDrive, a ride-hailing company has highlighted the positive impact of ride-hailing business and how inDrive’s initiatives have rippled through communities, creating waves of change that extend far beyond their initial touch points. In an exclusive premier showed in Lagos, inDrive released a documentary that offered audiences a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of the company, and how inDrive started the ride-hailing business with an inner drive that has impacted communities. The…

$300m To Transform Africa’s Economic Landscape, Access Bank Group, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Made Promise African leaders are going to follow the lead of Aig-Imoukhuede and Access Bank Group as they pose challenge on the way forward for the blacks. The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and Access Bank Group have pledged $300 million in charitable commitments over the next 20 years. Access Bank has committed $200 million and Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation committed $100 million. This will fund African government initiatives with a proven potential to transform national economic performance. Speaking about the commitment, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings and Co-Founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, said, “We can’t…

Venture capital firms and its vital role in technologies innovation with sustainable development Getty image Technology has played an interesting role throughout history concerning climate change. The first major impact of technology on climate change was during the second industrial revolution, the Technological Revolution, when coal was first used to generate electricity for homes and industries. This early technological advancement that helped power homes and businesses in the 1800s saw significant adoption, and its continued usage led to more carbon emissions. As our lives revolve increasingly around digital technology, concerns about the environmental impact of digitalisation have grown. Advancements within…

UTM Offshore CEO, Julius Rone, wins award for pioneering FLNG in Africa Julius Rone, the CEO of UTM Offshore, has been recognised with a prestigious award for his pioneering efforts in Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) technology in Africa. Rone was conferred with the Changemaker for Pioneering Gas Monetization by FLNG Award, by the body of African oil and gas industry giants, on Tuesday in a grand ceremony in Paris, France. Earlier this month, the CEO also won the Oil and Gas Personality in the Daily Independent Newspapers Year 2023 Award in addition to array of other national and international…

Adenuga’s contribution to African economy unquantifiable, urge robust collaboration with state and local govt– Adeleke The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has described the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., as an icon who has made enormous contributions to the development of Nigeria and Africa. Speaking when he received the Public Sector team from Globacom in his office at Osogbo recently, the governor also commended the positive impact the company has made in the telecoms industry in terms of innovation and pricing. He described Dr Adenuga as a great believer in Nigeria “whose impact on the Nigerian and…

Reminiscing my childhood days with gaze An escape into my childhood days made me know that adulthood na scam. So I pam, reminiscing my childhood days with a gaze. I want to be a baby again. Milked and powdered. Bathed and sang to sleep. I still remember those castles I built with cushions. Yes, this lover boy stole several secret kisses from my neighbour’s, “Mama and Papa!” Yes, she got pregnant and we had kids in acts and scenes. Please don’t believe every movie scene. Shameless I was as I watered my bed and was very proud to let the…

Meet A Nigerian Billionaire Who Owns The Highest Number Of Private Jets And Rolls Royce FELIX CHIDI IDIGA, from Orlu, Imo State. He is a Nigerian Business Mogul and Entrepreneur . He is the Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group of Companies which is involved in various occupational activities. MD/CEO JAFAC Group is involved in Dredging, Marine, Logistics, Asphalt Production and Sales, Road/Bridge Construction, Equipment Sales/Leasing, Building Construction, Offshore Services; Vessel, Tanker Vessel, Tug Boats, Barges, Security Boats services, Agriculture – Rice Farming, Hospitality Industry, Aviation. JAFAC Group is made up of the following companies : • JAFAC Motors Nigeria/ JAFAC Auto…

Asa Asika gives insight on how he made his first million Asa Asika Renowned music executive and talent manager, Asa Asika has revealed how he made his first one million naira in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, Asika, who is the manager of megastar Davido, opened up about his journey into the entertainment industry. The co-founder of The Plug talked about his early days — from DJing to organising some of the biggest parties and concerts in Nigeria. “I cannot remember what I spent my first one million on. I got my first one million naira doing bookings…

Google’s AI: Identifying scammers, 10 key takeaway innovations Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world as we know it, and major tech companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Google are in fierce competition to deliver the most innovative AI updates to their customers. On Monday, OpenAI unveiled significant upgrades to its GPT model, launching ChatGPT-4o. The new model is a faster and smarter version of earlier GPT models with improved response time. Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, said, “Getting to human-level response times and expressiveness turns out to be a big change. The original ChatGPT showed a hint…

The government of Sweden plans to return 39 pieces of Benin artefacts The Swedish government has said it will return 39 pieces of Benin artefacts in its museum to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, conveyed the Swedish government’s decision on Tuesday night when she paid a courtesy visit to the Oba in his palace in Benin, Edo State. Hahn-Englund also said the trade between Nigeria and Sweden is the second largest market in Sub-Sahara Africa. She noted that the trade partnerships are in the areas of infrastructure, telecommunication, energy and other businesses that…