Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Edo 2024: The Gamblers, The Spoilers and The Contenders. With the way politics define the everyday life of Nigerians, citizens are therefore increasing their level of involvement. On the business side, entrepreneurs and the regular everyday hustlers in the street now see politics as the easiest way to make legally illegal money and amass wealth in the shortest possible time. This sad reality has also increased the involvement and the level of desperation politicians exhibit to grab power at all costs. With the next governorship election in Edo state just around the corner, all these indices are already playing out,…

Nigerian Comedian, Okey Bakassi’s ‘Bank Alert’ movie has opened as the most watched, grosses ₦7.6 million in opening weekend By Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi’s new movie, Bank Alert, has opened as the most-watched Nollywood movie during its first weekend at the box office. Produced by Wingonia Ikpi, with Bakassi as the executive producer, the crime comedy tells the story of a man who finds himself stuck in some financial hassles. The new title opened over the weekend with a gross of ₦7.6 million, according to the reports released by the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) covering between…

Nigerian Comedian, Okey Bakassi’s ‘Bank Alert’ movie has opened as the most watched, grosses ₦7.6 million in opening weekend By Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi’s new movie, Bank Alert, has opened as the most-watched Nollywood movie during its first weekend at the box office. Produced by Wingonia Ikpi, with Bakassi as the executive producer, the crime comedy tells the story of a man who finds himself stuck in some financial hassles. The new title opened over the weekend with a gross of ₦7.6 million, according to the reports released by the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) covering between…

Nigerian Comedian, Okey Bakassi’s ‘Bank Alert’ movie has opened as the most watched, grosses ₦7.6 million in opening weekend By Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi’s new movie, Bank Alert, has opened as the most-watched Nollywood movie during its first weekend at the box office. Produced by Wingonia Ikpi, with Bakassi as the executive producer, the crime comedy tells the story of a man who finds himself stuck in some financial hassles. The new title opened over the weekend with a gross of ₦7.6 million, according to the reports released by the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) covering…

CEO and Founder Wellahealth  Technologies-Dr Ikpeme Neto wins 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes competition with $300, 000 Dr Ikpeme Neto, CEO and Founder of Wellahealth Technologies from Nigeria, emerged as the overall winner at the 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. Dr Neto secured the first prize, walking away with $300,000 [Twitter: @docneto] The event, supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, aimed to recognise and reward African entrepreneurs making a positive impact on their communities. At the grand finale held in Kigali, Rwanda, Dr Neto secured the first prize, walking away with $300,000. Thomas Njeru from Kenya…

Sosu-Ezirim Empowerment: The Motivations for the Underprivileged and Challenged Backgrounds Helen Atim Sosu-Ezirim is an entrepreneur and founder, Youth Empowerment advocate and The Street University Project, a free entrepreneurial and empowerment programme for under-privileged youths from the slums and challenged backgrounds.  Can you share your journey into the business world? My journey in the business world started at a very young age when I would design shirts for men and women, as well as create accessories unique for gifts. I also started dealing in jewelry before I began my journey into modelling, acting and TV presentation. I later started events…

Ali Sharefeddine: A Professional, Instrumental for Shaping Landscape for Sustainable Power Ali Sharefeddine plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and progress. As a dedicated professional with extensive experience, Ali has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of reliable and sustainable power solutions. By Elegbede Abiodun Ali Sharefeddine’s vision goes beyond conventional business development. With a keen understanding of the critical role energy plays in every aspect of life, he has spearheaded initiatives to provide cutting-edge solutions that power homes, businesses, and industries across Nigeria. Ali Sharefeddine has been at the forefront of advancing the energy solutions sector. His strategic…

Helen Paul Reveals she was the vocalist in Psquare’s popular song ‘Story.” Nigerian comedian, Helen Paul has revealed she was the voice behind ‘Uncle, please tell us a story’, in Psquare’s ‘Story’, a song released in 2005. She revealed this in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, stating that she was a receptionist at the time and that she got the gig after the children who were meant to do the voiceover failed to show up. Her words: “At the beginning, I didn’t know P Square. I didn’t even know they were going to blow. They came to…

Fashola, Kayode Adegbulugbe, Gbenga Komolafe, others bag Honorary Doctorate Degree at 48th Uniben Convocation In a colourful ceremony staged at the University of Benin on Saturday, November 25, Dr. Kayode Adegbulugbe and other award recipients including a former Governor of Lagos and immediate past Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, first lady and wife of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Engr. Gbenga Olu Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, among others were honored by the university. L-R : Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream…

“I don’t spend lavishly,” Teni Apata reveals how she spends her money Afropop singer and songwriter Teni Apata, popularly known as Teni, has revealed she isn’t a luxurious spender. Elegbede Abiodun The singer speaks about her spending culture while featuring on the latest episode of Zero Conditions Podcast. “ I don’t spend lavishly, and I think my manager Kola is in the best position to answer that ’cause he probably has a better answer than I do” Teni says. Teni’s manager wades in saying “She has a massive saving culture, she’s vast on investment. Teni doesn’t spend money. Most of…