Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Transcorp Power hits N2tr on listing rally From left: Non-Executive Director, Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Nonso Okpala; President/GCEO, Transnational Corporation(Transcorp) Plc, Dr. Owen Omogiafo; Acting CEO, Nigerian Exchange Group, Jude Chiemeka; Managing Director/CEO, Transcorp Power Plc, Mr. Peter Ikenga; Group Chairman, Transcorp Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu; Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga; Non-Executive Director, Transcorp Power Plc, Peter Hertog; Chairman, Transcorp Power Plc, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom; Chief Financial Officer, Transcorp Plc, Evans Okpogoro and Non-Executive Director, Transcorp Power Plc, Risqua Muhammed, during the listing of Transcorp of Nigeria’s Stock Exchange in Lagos…yesterday Nigeria’s largest gas-fired power generating company, Transcorp…

Nigerian Billionaire, Dangote Renames Lagos Oil Refinery Road After Late Access Holdings CEO, Wigwe The Dangote Refinery, which was described as the largest single-train refinery in the world, began operations in January.  Nigerian billionaire businessman and the richest black man on earth, Aliko Dangote on Monday renamed the road leading to the Dangote Oil Refinery, situated in Lagos State after late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe.  Aliko made this known during his speech at the funeral rites held by Herbert Wigwe’s families to give their son and his family a befitting ending. “The biggest road…

With expansion, 36 teams will partake in new UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League is set to undergo a transformative change for the 2024/25 season, with an expanded format featuring 36 teams, as announced by UEFA. In this new arrangement, the traditional group stage format with 32 teams split into eight groups of four will be replaced by a single league phase. Teams will now engage in eight matches, facing off against eight different opponents, with half of the matches played at home and the other half away. Determining the opponents will involve ranking teams into four seeding pots,…

Find out the seven agreements signed between Nigeria and Qatar Following the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu reached seven economic-driven agreements with his Qatari counterparts geared towards strong bilateral trade. Tinubu assures Qatari investors of the vast opportunity in Nigeria, adding that his administration will remove bottlenecks hindering the smooth running of business enterprises. Nigeria’s president stated that Africa’s largest economy and its systems are being reformed, wooing investors that the country is open and ready for business. He asked Qatar’s captains of industry to report any government official who demands a bribe…

‘Break of Dawn’ Kanayo O Kanayo, Stan Nze, Jide Kene team up for blood money Principal photography for the movie will start this February in Lagos. Nigerian filmmaker Umanu Elijah, known for the movie Devil In Agbada, has announced the star-packed cast of his latest project, Break of Dawn. According to Elijah, who will be taking on the director’s chair on this project, the movie will commence principal photography on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. The cast revealed so far includes Stan Nze, veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo, Efe Irele, Jidekene Achufusi, Mike Ezuruonye, Debby Felix, Segun Arinze,…

Joshua, the greatest boxing heavyweights ever Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua named heavyweight boxing stars from past and present, but Tyson Fury was missing. The 34-year-old is attempting to put himself in the frame for another world title shot when he fights Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 8 and has been nominating his pick of the best boxers in the history of the division. Joshua is a former two-time world champion himself and wants to become a three-time record belt holder by facing the eventual winner of Tyson Fury’s clash against Oleksandr Usyk. Ahead of his…

Sterling Bank, EAS to boost FX earnings for Nigerian SMEs Export and Sell Nigeria Limited brings a wealth of experience in international trade and e-commerce, making it a valuable partner for Sterling Bank Sterling Bank Ltd., Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Export And Sell Nigeria Limited (EAS), a leading international trade consultancy, to organise the ‘Export to Wealth’ conference. This ground-breaking initiative, to be held between March 6 and 7, aims to empower at least 2,000 export-ready businesses by providing practical tools and resources for successful sales on international retailing platforms. The collaboration between Sterling…

An American cartoonist pays Nigeria a visit, interacts with participants Brandon-Croft is best known for creating the comic strip Where I’m Coming From.  Barbara Brandon-Croft speaking to journalists (Credit: Barbara Brandon-Croft) Barbara Brandon-Croft, first nationally syndicated African American female cartoonist visited Nigeria from February 18 to 24, for a U.S. Speaker Program titled, “Sketch & Satire: The Art and Impact of Editorial Cartooning.” Brandon-Croft is best known for creating the comic strip Where I’m Coming From. During its 15-year run, the comic strip appeared in over 65 newspapers across the United States and Canada, as well as Jamaica, South Africa,…

D’banj sends congratulatory wishes to newlyweds Moses Bliss & Marie Wiseborn Moses Bliss and Marie Nigerian music star Daniel Oyebanjo, known as D’banj, has extended wishes to newlyweds, gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie Wiseborn. In a message shared on his Instagram page alongside a photo of the couple, D’banj, who shares a history with Moses Bliss, congratulated them on their blissful union. Expressing his well-wishes, D’banj prayed for abundant blessings, good health, grace, and more to grace their marriage. In his Instagram post, he wrote, “Don’t get it Twisted Love ………………., Congratulations to @mariewiseborn and my brother…

Customers express satisfaction with the new mobile banking app Consumers have attested to the robust nature of a new banking app launched by Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB). A bank customer, Uche Nwoye said: “It has not been long that I downloaded the app, but from all indications, the features and design are easy to navigate.” Another customer, Henry Omosimua, described it as a “nicely built app”, adding: “The app is good and smooth; kudos to Moneymaster PSB. It would be nice to add app notification for incoming and outgoing transactions.” Also, Agunbiade Abiola…