Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

There’s unwavering support for young entrepreneurial dreams – Shettima By Elegbede Abiodun Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima, has pledged unwavering support for young entrepreneurial dreams.  Spokesman of the vice-president, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement on Monday, said Shettima declared his support at the 5th Annual Under-30 CEOs Awards and Gala Night. Represented by Rukaiya El-Rufai, Special Adviser to the President on National Economic Council (NEC) and Climate Change, Office of the Vice-President, Shettima emphasised the crucial role young people play in shaping the nation’s future. “We believe that none of you belongs to tomorrow,…

Mabera emerges with groundbreaking technology as he reveals electronic marker board In the fast-evolving world of technology, Mansur Bello Tanadi Mabera, an Innovator in the area of technology, has yet emerged with a groundbreaking technology that promise to reshape the tech world. The Electronic Marker Board is a white device that comes in a rectangular form with buttons at the extreme end of it for switching and regulating the brightness of the light. The device which is rechargeable and waterproof can be used to teach students at night or in a dark-like setting with remote villages that have no electricity…

Interesting Life Interview with Singer,  Shola Allyson Wave-making folk singer, Shola Allyson in 2003 embraced the limelight with the hit song, Eji Owuro, a soundtrack for a film of the same title.  Since then, the musician has released over 10 albums, many of which are also hits. In fact, many love the fact that her songs inspire them a great deal.  Allyson opened up to Sunday Sun on her 20 years journey to music stardom. Please enjoy it. Tell us how the music journey began for you? I was just tired of doing the same thing (singing) over and over…

Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ breaks record in Nigeria and West Africa A popular Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has broken another record in the film industry with her latest cinema release, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’. She is maintaining this feat after breaking multiple records in the past with ‘Omo Ghetto the Saga’ and ‘Battle on the Buka Street’. The Nation reported that Funke’s new release came out on December 15th, 2023. The actress announced her success on Instagram with an appreciation post to God, the cast and crew of A Tribe Called Judah, and her Nigerians. She expressed pride…

Honours and Awards, THISDAY Alumni Toeing Azikiwe, Awolowo, Jakande’s Path in Public Service- Obaigbena Chairman THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, Mr Nduka Obaigbena, weekend, declared that THISDAY Alumni Association was toeing the path charted by political titans like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, among others, who branched from journalism to public service. He made the assertion in Abuja, when 13 members of the association were presented with plaques for distinguished public service. He recalled that about 5,000 people had passed through THISDAY since the newspaper was established over 25 years ago.…

Abbey Mortgage Bank PLC Announces Leadership Transition: Welcomes New Chairman and Bids Farewell to Esteemed Retirees The Board of Directors of Abbey Mortgage Bank PLC announced significant changes in its leadership, marking the retirement of Mazi Emmanuel Kanu Ivi and Air Vice-Marshal Olufemi Soewu (rtd), and the appointment of High Chief Samuel Oni as the new Chairman. Mazi Emmanuel Kanu Ivi, an esteemed member of the Board, will officially retire on 31st December 2023. Mazi Ivi has been an integral part of Abbey for the past 30 years, first as a Director and later as the Chairman. The Board expressed…

Peruzzi explains how he left medical school in his final year in Ukraine He could not tell his father when he dropped out. Medical school became too overwhelming for Peruzzi so he dropped out [instagram/Peruzzi_Vibes] Nigerian singer Peruzzi has explained his reasons for dropping out of medical school in his final year. Speaking on the Zero Conditions Podcast, the artiste explained how mentally drained he was while studying Medicine and Surgery in Ukraine. He stressed that he was simply done with the course and could go no further, adding that he wanted to follow his passion in music. “I got…

His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III Assures Ogbomoso People Of partnership For Better Lives- Coronation Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atúwàtse III, has assured the people of Ogbomoso of his unflinching support and partnership to better the lives of the people of the two kingdom. Olu who made this known in a statement personally signed by him to congratulate HRM Ọba Ghandi Afọlábí Ọláoyè Òrumọgẹ̀gẹ̀ III on his coronation as the 21st Sọ̀ún of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, said he is not in doubt of the Sọ̀ún capacity to transform the lives of his people. Olu of Warri who described the Sọ̀ún ascendancy…

CEO and co-founder, Eghosa Nehikhare, enunciates MultiGate’s regulatory approval for remittances into Kenya In this interview with Multigate CEO Eghosa Nehikhare, he discusses their expansion into East Africa through their attainment of regulatory approval to partner with a Kenyan bank to facilitate remittances into the country. He also shares insights into how they have refined their operational efficiency to deliver value to their partners. Additionally, Nehikhare highlights the importance of the region and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Please tell us about Multigate…  Multigate is a licensed treasury management technology company that delivers secure and innovative digital solutions…

Four African countries to test run the World Bank’s $15 billion energy program Four African countries have been selected by the World Bank to test a program that is expected to help at least 100 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. The pilot for the Clean Energy program would be carried out in Somalia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Sao Tome and Principe. African countries set to test run the World Bank’s $15 billion energy program World Bank is set to invest $15 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program is aimed at enhancing sustainable and clean energy access in the region.…