Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Taylor Swift, others bag 2024 MTV VMAwards Taylor Swift, others bag 2024 MTV VMAwards Taylor Swift, others bag 2024 MTV VMAwards Nigerian trio of Damini Ogulu, known better as Burna Boy; Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, and Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, all missed out on clinching an award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday night. South African artist Tyla won the male-dominated category of best Afrobeats with her hit Water, edging out both Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems. “The global impact that Water had on the world just proves that African music can…

Hope of dominating Harris failed as she baited angry Trump, took control of debate Trump entered last night’s debate with the hope of dominating Harris in the same way he had overpowered Biden, but the night did not go as planned. Instead of gaining the upper hand, Trump walked away flustered and defensive, while Harris left with a wave of positive media coverage and a growing base of undecided voters now backing her. Vice President Kamala Harris entered the ABC Presidential debate last night with a clear strategy to corner former President Donald Trump, and by the end of the…

Ethiopians celebrate new year with Davido’s performance Ethiopia’s new year is celebrated on either September 11th or 12th in the Ethiopian calendar (Ge’ez calendar), which is seven to eight years behind the Gregorian Calendar, Popular Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, recently performed at the Ethiopia New Year party as the country enters 2017. As seen in a video trending on social media on Wednesday, thousands of Ethiopians trooped out at the event in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital, celebrating their unique new year. To the surprise of many fans on social media, Ethiopia is seven years behind…

Architect Bassey becomes 30th to be honoured with Wallenberg Medal Nnimmo Bassey  Architect Bassey Honours With 2024 Wallenberg Medal Architect Bassey Honours With 2024 Wallenberg Medal. Global environmental activist and Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, on Tuesday, September 10, received the 2024 Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan, at the Ross School of Business, Robertson Auditorium. Bassey also delivered the 29th Wallenberg Lecture, “We Are Relatives,” centring on love, humility, dignity and respect in his vision of a liveable future for all beings, thus becoming the first Nigerian to do so. The…

NBS report – Nigeria records N6.9trn trade surplus in Q2 2024 “Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦31,892.46 billion in Q2, 2024 representing a decrease of 3.76% over the value recorded in the preceding quarter and a rise of 150.39% compared to the value recorded in the corresponding period of 2023. Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, according to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. This surplus marks a 6.60% increase from the previous quarter, which recorded a surplus of N6.52 trillion. Nigeria’s total merchandise trade…

Innoson manufactures Nigeria-made Electric Automobile Innoson manufactures Nigeria-made first Electric Automobile. On Facebook, the company’s Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Cornel Osigwe stated the electric vehicle was manufactured at the company’s production plant in Nnewi, Anambra state. He said, “I just test drove the first Innoson vehicle Electric vehicle produced in Nnewi. We are just starting.” Mr. Osigwe revealed that this marks the company’s first-ever production of an electric vehicle (EV). However, details regarding the pricing of the Innoson EV, number of units produced and the timeline for its commercial release were not disclosed. Electric vehicles are a crucial…

Nigeria’s Loan Apps Ratings for the 9th month, 2024 With Nigerians’ everyday activities on these digital lenders, it shows the demand for quick financial interventions, even in the face of complaints about unethical practices like harassment and defamation. Loan apps or digital money lenders, as the companies behind them are known, have become essential in Nigeria’s informal economy by offering quick and accessible loans. This is despite challenges around their operations, particularly in debt recovery practices, which has seen the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) placed some of them on its watchlist and directed the removal of 47…

MTN Nigeria and WWF launch Nigeria PachiPanda – a challenge for ages 16-35 MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with WWF and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, has launched the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative invites young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 35 to develop innovative solutions to environmental challenges in Nigeria. Participants will have the opportunity to compete locally and continentally, fostering environmental awareness and entrepreneurship. MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched the ‘Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge’. This initiative encourages young entrepreneurs and youth-led small enterprises, aged 16 to 35,…

NIBSS says Verified BVN holders have reached 65m The number of verified Bank Verification Number (BVN) holders in Nigeria has soared to 65 million, according to the latest report published by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on August 15, 2024. The milestone, industry analysts note, reflects the crucial role NIBSS plays in shaping the financial landscape of Nigeria, fostering digital transformation within the banking sector and promoting security and transparency. The Bank Verification Number (BVN) system was introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2014 as a biometric identification initiative aimed at reducing fraud and enhancing security…

Mikel will be restless until Osimhen plays for Chelsea  Mikel Obi Mikel will be restless until Osimhen plays for Chelsea “… he is one of the best strikers in the world right now and Africa’s best player. I know what he can bring to the club.” – Mikel Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel has vowed to ensure that Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen will join Chelsea, following a failed attempt to sign the forward during the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel shared behind-the-scenes details of the collapsed negotiations between…