Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Rema’s performance at the 2024 BRIT Awards, superb Rema  The Nigerian superstar delivered a dazzling rendition of his hit single ‘Calm Down’ at the award ceremony which was held on February 2, 2024, at the O2 Arena in London.  Assisted by a stellar band, Rema performed the hit single which holds the record for the highest-charting African song on the UK Singles Chart with a NO. 3 peak position. Rema was among the Nigerians nominated at the 2024 BRIT Awards with ‘Calm Down’ getting a nod for International Song of the Year which it lost to Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’. Other…

Oba Gbadebo appreciates Osoba, narrating how he becomes traditional ruler through his assistance and support The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has disclosed that the former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, was the brain behind his (Gbadebo) choice in becoming the traditional ruler of the ancient town. Gbadebo disclosed this at the weekend while speaking at the Adire Hall, located in Ake palace, venue of the special award and luncheon which was part of activities to mark the annual Lisabi Festival. The monarch going memory lane and in appreciation of Osoba’s role towards his…

Miss Nigeria pageant increases board members to strengthen leadership team The Miss Nigeria beauty pageant has expanded its board with the addition of three accomplished individuals, as revealed by the pageant’s Instagram handle. The purpose of this addition is to strengthen the leadership team, bringing the total number of board members to six. The new addition to the esteemed board includes Senami Sosu, Chioma Okigbo, and Olatomiwa Williams. The existing board already boasts prominent figures, including accomplished filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Ego Boyo, 24th Miss Nigeria Wunmi Ogunbiyi, and the Associate Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Nigeria Sovereign…

The Aba IPP: How resilience powered Barth Nnaji to deliver on Geometric dream If you consider what 20 years means in the life of a business, then you will understand why organisations roll out the drums to celebrate the mileage. But that number of years is what it took Geometric Power Limited, a private electricity company, to set up the 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project, tagged ‘The Aba IPP.’ Of course, the project financed by Diamond Bank, Afreximbank and others, currently generates 141 megawatts (MW) of power across nine local government areas (LGAs) within the Aba ring-fenced zone, hence…

Napoli’s victory as Osimhen helps to late 2-1 win over Juventus Victor Osimhen Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen earned a late penalty for Champions Napoli as the hosts beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday. Substitute Giacomo Raspadori scored late in the second half to secure their first back-to-back wins in five months. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put Napoli in front three minutes before halftime, volleying inside the near post. Federico Chiesa levelled for Juventus in the 81st minute, scoring into the far bottom corner from the edge of the box. But Raspadori wrapped up the points for the hosts two minutes from…

Three key lessons from Kanayo O Kanayo’s birthday celebration Veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo dished out important things to note as he celebrates his birthday. Kanayo wrote via Instagram: “Three things you should learn to say. I am sorry, please, and thank you. “They are soothing words for different situations that come. Thanks to everyone who celebrated me on my birthday. “Words can never be enough for your gifts, prayers etc. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

Akinwumi Adesina will be honoured with Awolowo Leadership Prize on Wednesday •Tanzania President, Tinubu, Gowon, Anyaoku, govs, traditional rulers, others to grace occasion President, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina will, on Wednesday, receive the 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. The Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership was instituted for the purpose of recognizing excellence and benchmarking key leadership attributes associated with Chief Awolọwọ. The idea of the leadership prize derived from the special dialogue of the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Foundation held in July 2011. The prize not only confers considerable honour and recognition to the recipient but also serves as…

Businesses that can be done with ‘not much’ capital for people in Nigeria A lot of people are looking at the possibilities of starting their own extra business or a side hustle, even though some are wary of the financial implications of a new business. Read on to learn businesses you can start with little capital. Money Consultancy services One can basically consult on almost anything and everything. Just think of any special skill you possess, you can make a reasonable income from it. Examples are marriage counselling, business consultancy, legal consultancy, property consultancy and media consultancy, among other things.…

Saudi Arabia Formally Launches Sole Candidate 2034 World Cup Bid Saudi Arabia launched its formal campaign to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in a race that basically became a formality last October when the Gulf nation was the only candidate to enter the contest. The Saudi football federation revealed the bid slogan “Growing. Together” and a campaign logo of two multi-colored ribbons forming the number 34. The logo “is designed to capture the essence of Saudi Arabia’s young nation, vibrant society and rich heritage,” the federation said. FIFA is expected to rubber-stamp Saudi Arabia as host in an uncontested…

Wema Bank Lifts SMEs With Payment Solutions Wema Bank Lifts SMEs With Payment Solutions Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the re-launched of its state-of-the-art suite of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise [MSME] solutions designed to provide businesses and customers with a diverse range of seamless collection and payment platforms. Boasting both physical and contactless payment options, the MSME collection and payment suite includes ALAT For Business, NQR, ALATPay, MyBusiness Card and the Wema POS machine. ALAT For Business [AFB] is the Bank’s digital App made exclusively for business…