Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Music and Creative Industries need regular intervention of the government for support: Evang. Bose Adeiwa A gospel singer, Evangelist (Dr) Bose Adeiwa Music Ministry International, has lamented that people in the creative and entertainment industry are not getting the needed support from the federal and state governments. The social worker turned musician who said the industry needs the regular intervention of the governments to address the myriads of challenges confronting those in the industry particularly, the musical artistes, advised government at the federal and state levels to design a policy that will identify and support people with special talents. She…

A New Appointment At FIRSTBANK Group as Olukorede  becomes MD/CEO of FirstBank UK By Elegbede Abiodun FirstBank Group has appointed Olukorede Adenowo as MD/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank UK. The appointment is effective from November 16, 2023, subject to regulatory approvals. Adenowo who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of the global financial landscape, brings a wealth of experience, built by a proven track record of success in the banking industry across several countries. Prior to this appointment, heserved as the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria. He joined the Corporate Banking sector of…

Global Ambassador, Working to Bring Global Attention to Africa’s Artistic and Cultural Landscape: Missla Libsekal Dressed in two shades of black and flipping through Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina’s How To Write About Africa; Ethiopian writer, curator, researcher and activist Missla Libsekal was in her element as she took a break from her work on Art X Lagos, one of the continent’s premier art events. Missla Libsekal has been promoting African art for over 13 years. Organisers of Art X Lagos, one of the continent’s premier art events, enlisted her expertise and insight for the 2023 showcase. Libsekal is passionate about…

Abbey Mortgage Bank Organises A Sustainable Workshop For Stakeholders of Non-profit Organizations Geared towards boosting impactful investment opportunities for Non-profit organizations, a leading primary mortgage Bank in Nigeria, Abbey Mortgage Bank has organized a sustainable workshop for stakeholders of non-profit organizations to enhance financial sustainability and drive positive change within the civil society sector. The event which was Tagged “Financial Management: A Sustainability Tool for Non-Profit Organizations” held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 in Abuja, is aimed at creating impactful investment opportunities to aid sustainability efforts in line with SDG 17 which supports the implementation and revitalization of Global Partnership…

Imansuangbon Tells Party Faithfuls Not To Give Party’s Ticket To Political Neophites-Edo 2024 By Adeniyi Ifetayo …Commenced Free Rice Distribution  The popular Edo born politician referred to as the ‘riceman’ stated this at the LP secretariat in Igarra, Akoko- Edo Local Government of Edo State when he visited the Executive members of the party in the locality to interact with them on his ambition to govern the state come 2024 governorship election. Edo State Labour Party, (LP) Governorship Hopeful and philanthropist, Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon Thursday urged party faithfuls in the state not make the mistake to give the party’s…

Bridging the Fashion Gap: Tejumola Bridging the Gap conference, a celebration of style, culture, and innovation, designed to bring together students, fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and inquisitive minds alike, organised by The Fashioned Museum recently in Lagos, was a vibrant celebration of Africa’s rich fashion heritage, and a catalyst for fashion’s promising future. In this interview with MARY NNAH, Tejumola Maurice-Diya, Founder of The Fashioned Museum says that ‘Bridging the Gap’ is an integral part of the Museum’s mission to activate a broader and timely conversation around contemporary fashion in an ever-changing world with an immediate aim to celebrate the…

Pan African ‘Music Fashion Runway’ Holds 9th Edition December 2 Music Fashion Runway, known as Nigeria’s most influential fashion brand, is set to hold its 9th edition on Saturday, December 2nd at the Naval Dockyard, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island Lagos from 7 pm. Popular as a cultural showcase platform blending contemporary Pan African designers, international runway models, and cutting-edge fashion with live music excellence, the annual event is simply a celebration of rich African cultural heritage. In its 9th milestone year, the successful fashion and cultural platform celebrates and showcases cultural heritage in Pan African fashion and design and…

Contributions of Nigeria and the United Kingdom will impact positively on the world’s future: Tinubu optimistic By Elegbede Abiodun The president tweeted about the meeting with King Charles III on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, saying the parley was a significant step towards strengthening the Nigerian-United Kingdom relations and partnership.President Tinubu was optimistic that the contributions of both Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) will impact positively on the world’s future in the efforts to set equitable global environmental standards. President Bola Tinubu in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), met with King Charles III of England on the sidelines…

2023 BusyBee Excellence Awards Filled With Exceptional Gliz And Glamour By Elegbede Abiodun The 2023 edition of the BusyBee Excellence Awards, “A Sparking Soiree-themed Gala Night” recently held in Ogudu, Lagos was filled with exceptional glitz and glamour that thrilled members of the Well Watered Garden Tribe (WWGT), and online viewers. The star-studded event kicked off with a captivating red carpet and an exhilarating awards ceremony. This Award had major corporate sponsors such as MTN Nigeria, Nestle Pure Life, Get Linked Events and E320 Associates while LSETF, 9ija Kids, and Tabul were corporate partners.  The extraordinary event, where icons and…

Fidelity Bank Plc Becomes Official Signatory of UN Principles for Responsible Banking By Elegbede Abiodun Fidelity Bank Plc has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). The Principles are the leading framework for ensuring that banks’ strategy and practice align with the vision society has set out for its future in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Banks who have signed the Principles commit to…