Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

SPORTS MINISTER LAUDS CONTRIBUTIONS OF NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA TO NATION BUILDING …says Sports to Contribute 7% to National GDP By 2027 The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has praised the patriotism and contributions of Nigerians in diaspora to nation building. Delivering his remarks titled, “Engaging with the Diaspora in Engineering Sports for National Development” during the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, organized by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister stated that Nigeria’s diaspora community has over the years made outstanding contributions to the country’s economy to an extent…

Peter Obi celebrates staunch supporters, P-Square The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, Peter Obi, celebrates award-winning Nigerian singers Paul and Peter Okoye on their birthday. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, the former Anambra Governor asserted that the singers have made tangible impacts in Nigeria and even beyond via their songs. He also hailed the singers for joining other Nigerian youths in demanding New Nigeria during the February and March general elections. “My Dear @rudeboypsquare and @PeterPsquare of the Psquare Fame, I join millions of your fans in Nigeria and globally…

Slum King Episode 7 Preview: War is Knocking in Oro Lede Slum King Imole’s effort to maintain peace in Oro Lede has suffered a huge setback as he could be on the verge of war with the feared Agbakara gang. Unfortunately for him, he is not just at war against external enemies, he has been caught off guard with plots within the Alaiberu gang. It is no secret that Selense has her eyes set on unseating Imole as the Slum King, having been at the helm of affairs along with the erstwhile acting Slum King, Tequila for the 15 years…

Tinubu hails former President Jonathan’ at 66 President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan, on his 66th birthday, saying his wisdom, foresight and patriotism continue to inspire leaders aiming to make a difference in Nigeria and beyond. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed Tinubu’s birthday message to Jonathan in a statement he signed on Sunday titled ‘President Tinubu celebrates icon of democracy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, at 66.’ The President celebrates Jonathan, “for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and distinguishing achievement as a leader, who gave Nigeria and Africa a…

23-year-old Nicaraguan wins Miss Universe 2023 Twenty-three-year-old Nicaraguan model and beauty queen, Sheynnis Palacios, was crowned Miss Universe 2023 at the 72nd annual beauty pageant held in San Salvador on Saturday night. Sheynnis outshone 83 other candidates, making history as the first delegate from Nicaragua to win the Miss Universe title, Daily Mail reports Sunday. Sheynnis is no stranger to pageantry, having started competing in national pageants at the age of 16. On the coronation night, Sheynnis consistently progressed to the next rounds, with strong performance s in both the swimsuit segment and the evening gown competition. According to the…

How Nigerian artists rank on global streaming chart The latest rankings on Kworb, a platform tracking artists’ performance across iTunes and Spotify charts, highlight the global relevance of Nigerian music. As of November 15, 2023, the top 10 Nigerian music acts stand prominently on the international stage, with Burna Boy leading the charge at an impressive global rank of 18. This musical triumph extends across a diverse array of artists, from the rhythmic beats of Rema to the soulful melodies of Tems, as they collectively redefine the narrative of African music’s influence on a global scale. Here are the top…

Fear that AI could one day destroy humanity may have led to Sam Altman’s (potentially brief) ouster from OpenAI Sam Altman’s possibly brief dismissal from OpenAI has exposed a schism between the company’s top leaders over how to curb the existential threat posed by AI.  Sam Altman (left) and Ilya Sutskever (right) may have had differences on how to balance AI innovation with regulation.JACK GUEZ • Fears over the speed of AI development at OpenAI may have sowed discord within its top ranks. • Some OpenAI board members may have disagreed with Altman’s approach to AI innovation. • OpenAI cofounder…

Providing MSMEs affordable, accessible digital financial solutions can drive growth Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and economic growth. Nigeria is home to over 36.9 million MSMEs, comprising 96.7% of all businesses in Nigeria. However, these businesses need relevant, affordable, and accessible digital financial solutions for them to reach their full potential and drive the country’s development. The time has come for Nigeria to recognize the transformative power of these solutions and the enormous impact they can have on the growth of MSMEs and the overall economy. A recent…

Burna Boy, Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Rema made history at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, as they became the first-ever winners of the Afrobeats awards. Burna Boy emerged victorious in the Top Afrobeats Artist category, beating out stiff competition from Wizkid, Tems, and Rema. Meanwhile, Rema’s Calm Down remix featuring Selena Gomez took home the prize for Top Afrobeats Song. Despite their wins, ‘Calm Down’ did not clinch victories in other nominated categories such as Top Radio Song and Top Billboard Global (Excl. US) song. The night’s top winner was…

Afrobeats came from the streets but streets can’t buy show tickets Burna Boy, a popular Afrobeats artist from Nigeria, is set to embark on a series of 18 concerts and tours from November 17, 2023 to March 11, 2024. The concerts will be held in various cities across the United States, Germany, Belgium, Canada, and the Bahamas. None of those concerts will be held in Nigeria or any city in Africa. Many of the fans who sang, danced, and cheered the artist to global fame would struggle to pay the dollar fees his management now demands from every category of…