Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Kenneth Ifekudu receives appointment as National Patron of Actors Guild The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), umbrella body of Nollywood actors, has announced the appointment of business mogul, Kenneth Ifekudu, (Agbalanze Ezeonyekachukwu) as its National Patron. Join millions of traders around the world who trade global markets with the #1 broker FxPro | SponsoredJoin millions of traders around the world who trade global markets with the #1 brokerJubna Ads Choice The National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, made the announcement in a statement on Friday. According him, Ifekudu’s appointment was in recognition of his passionate contributions to the growth and…

Artificial Intelligence: Google to empower African small businesses with application skills Google has announced that it would upgrade its Hustle Academy’s curriculum to include business-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to empower African Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). The company disclosed this in a statement marking the relaunch of the Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of SMBs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Google highlighted that SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s economy and many need help to access funding and develop the essential skills needed to grow their businesses. While announcing the launch of its Hustle Academy, 2024 cohort,…

Economy: Development Bank of Nigeria disburses N787bn to over 495,000 MSMEs in 2023 … so as to facilitate the growth of SMEs and the economy, financial assistance was made available. The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) said it has since inception disbursed more than N787 billion to over 495,000 Micro, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the year 2023. This is as part of efforts aimed at improving access to finance for small business owners across the country. The bank in its recently released cumulative “Social Impact Report” for the year ending 2023 noted that out of the disbursed N787…

Tinubu confers GCON, second highest national honour on Awujale at 90 …as the president decided to give honour to the paramount leader of the people. President Bola Tinubu on Friday conferred the second highest national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger on the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for his immeasurable and invaluable contributions to national development. Tinubu gave the honour at the 90th birthday ceremony of the paramount ruler held at the Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. “Because Oba Adetona has honoured our country…

Cultural Day: BBNaija’s Neo, Venita win Best Dressed at #AMVCA 10th Edition Big Brother Naija Reality TV former housemates, Neo Akpofure and Venita Akpofure, have won the best-dressed male and female awards at the cultural day of the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). The BBNaija stars, who are also cousins, won the prize ahead of other celebrities who appeared at the cultural day event. The duo were unique at the cultural day, which starred musical performances and special cultural presentations, after turning up for the event in traditional Itsekiri dress. Neo and Venita win best…

Spotify Pays N25bn To Musicians In 2023, Global Streaming Platform Releases Payment Data, Highlife Grew By 224%, Igbo Pop By 303%, And Fuji By 187% Music streaming platform, Spotify, has said it paid over N25 billion in streaming royalties to Nigerian artists in 2023. The company disclosed this in its annual Loud & Clear report focusing on the Nigerian market. According to Spotify, the 2023 earnings for Nigerian artists more than double the over N11 billion they earned from the platform in 2022. Spotify added that royalties to Nigerian artists have increased by 2,500% since 2017. It is important to…

Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected by conflicts and to promote the Invictus Games, which the prince founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans. The couple, in the West African nation for the first time on the invitation of its military, began their three-day visit by going to the Lightway Academy school which receives support from their Archewell foundation to train young girls…

Nigeria, EU trade volume hits over €45b Nigeria and European Union trade volume has hit over €45 billion, as of September 2023, The Nation learnt. Join millions of traders around the world who trade global markets with the #1 broker FxPro | SponsoredJoin millions of traders around the world who trade global markets with the #1 brokerJubna Ads Choice This is because Nigeria remains the EU’s largest trade partner, accounting for 20.9% of Nigeria’s global trade. The EU is made up of 27 European countries. There are 50 countries in the entire Europe. The Deputy Speaker of the House of…

AGN honours Emeka Ike, Victor Osuagwu, others Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Lagos State Chapter in conjunction with Ojez Entertainment Limited has honoured and celebrated Emeka Ike, Secretary BOT AGN, Sunny Macdon, Prince Emeka Ani, Chief Victor Osuagwu, Barr. Kingsley Ogbonna( aka Dauda), the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Limited, Dr Roberts Onyemaechi Uzu, among others. The event, tagged Nollywood Actors Night held during the weekend at Ojez Restaurant inside the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. It also served as an opportunity to honour some patrons of AGN and present certificates to 172 incoming members…

Business: Access Bank Partners Mastercard to Expand Cross-border Payments, Boost Financial Inclusion across Africa In a bid to expand and enhance cross-border payments, Access Bank has partnered Mastercard to launch a unified cross-border money movement solution across various African markets that will enable businesses and consumers to send and receive international payments to and from across more than 150 countries. The partnership, which was announced in Lagos, will enable Access Bank to further push its AccessAfrica payment platform beyond Africa, to boost financial inclusion. The collaboration underlines both organisations’ commitment to the African economy by providing a financially inclusive solution…