Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lionel Messi: The Greatest Footballer Of All Time Lionel Messi, a player who has had moments of an incredible career and has now claimed a record eighth Ballon d’Or title after leading Argentina to a successful World Cup title in Qatar last year. The Argentine who now has three Ballon d’Or titles more than any other player in history could unequivocally be regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. Nobody else has won more than five Ballon d’Or. Cristiano Ronaldo has five, and Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten each won it three times. Messi had…

8,000 Fun Runners Register For Lagos Women Run The organisers of the annual Lagos Women Run have confirmed that about 8,000 fun runners have registered to participate in the November 11 race, while 300 professionals have indicated interest in the race. The 10km race will begins from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island, through to Nitel road, to Ahmmadu Bello way and end at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium), Lagos Island, aimed at promoting good health, empowerment and support for girl-child. According to the convener, Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, “As at the time we checked our platform,…

Oladamola Soares: Entrepreneur building logistics for agricultural produce Oladamola Soares is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Pasture, an agricultural e-commerce platform that deals in food items processing, packaging and delivery service on a platform. His journey as an agricultural entrepreneur started back in 2016 when he recognised the inherent challenges within the agricultural supply chain early in his career. Determined to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, Soares set out to create an innovative e-commerce platform that could streamline the logistics of agricultural products, making them more accessible and affordable for consumers while ensuring fair returns…

Akor Adams, Sensational Nigerian star painting Ligue 1 with goals Following his summer move to Montpellier in the French Ligue 1 from Lillestrom in the Norwegian league, Nigerian international Akor Adams, has hit the ground running with his spectacular performance following in the footsteps of fellow Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. The 23-year Nigerian forward has been the latest discovery in Ligue 1 this season recently won the claimed Montpellier’s Player of the Month award for October Adam’s impressive feat saw him secure a total of four goals in three October matches, contributing significantly to Montpellier’s success on the field. Adams…

From vegetable sales to retail empire: Foodco’s journey to building 20 outlets The history of Foodco, one of the largest retail outlets in Nigeria today is not without humble beginnings that has remained an inspiration to many in the retail space today. The retail empire with stated off in 1982, commenced with the sales of vegetables in a small outlet at Bodija Market, an open-air market located in Ibadan North, Oyo State, just to meet a market need at the time. Sola Sun-Basorun, the founder of Foodco has continued to show resilience. Despite going through difficult times which had seen…

Origin of Noodles: From the shores of Asia to taste buds of Nigeria Nigeria, known for its colourful culinary traditions and unique dishes, does not have claim to the origin of noodles. Noodles possess a long and interesting history that predates the African nation by centuries. Noodles have a deep-rooted history and have gradually spread to other parts of the world over centuries of cultural exchange and globalisation. Understanding the true origins of noodles helps us appreciate the diversity and interconnectedness of food traditions worldwide. Noodles are a type of food traditionally made from flour or rice, water, and sometimes…

From ‘Condemn Condemn’ to High Earnings: Inside Nigeria’s lucrative scrap metal trade Virtually everywhere around Nigeria, there is a growing industry that revolves around what many would consider discarded junk. Scrap metal, commonly called “Condemn condemn,” a term used to encompass various discarded metallic items, is rapidly emerging as a lucrative business across Nigerian cities and villages. Nairametrics’ investigation reveals that these metal scavengers, often underestimated by society to be economically downtrodden, typically earn N200,000 monthly. That is more than bank tellers in most banks earn monthly. One report by minesandsteel.gov.ng reveals that over 95% of the current steel production…

Odutola Bags ECOWAS’ Nelson Mandela Leadership Award Mukaila Odutola Odusanya, often known as Oga Landlord, has soared to new heights in the real estate sector through a remarkable path of unrelenting drive and a commitment to helping others.  His outstanding contributions to individual and social development earned him the renowned Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence and Integrity from the West Africa Youth Council of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Mukaila’s life story exemplifies the power of perseverance, ambition, and grabbing opportunities. Born and reared in Lagos, his childhood was distinguished by a dogged determination to excel and…

Odutola Bags ECOWAS’ Nelson Mandela Leadership Award Mukaila Odutola Odusanya, often known as Oga Landlord, has soared to new heights in the real estate sector through a remarkable path of unrelenting drive and a commitment to helping others.  His outstanding contributions to individual and social development earned him the renowned Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence and Integrity from the West Africa Youth Council of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Mukaila’s life story exemplifies the power of perseverance, ambition, and grabbing opportunities. Born and reared in Lagos, his childhood was distinguished by a dogged determination to excel and…

I felt proud bagging distinction after battling depression – OOU Pharmacy graduate Titilayo Akinlose, who graduated with a distinction in Pharmacy from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, tells MOTUNRAYO AKINRUN how hard work and determination helped her to surmount the challenges she faced as an undergraduate Can you describe the moment you found out you had a distinction in Pharmacy? My name is Titilayo Akinlose and I am 26 years old. I am from Ondo State, Irele-Ikale to be precise. My parents are petty business people; my dad is a thrift collector and my mum is a small-scale trader.…