Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

US, UK, France, Nigeria, Others Agree To Safe And Responsible Development Of Frontier AI In Landmark Bletchley Declaration Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) nations, convened for the first time by the UK and including the United States and China, along with the European Union, have reached a world-first agreement at Bletchley Park establishing a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI and the need for governments to work together to meet the most significant challenges. The Bletchley Declaration on AI safety sees 28 countries from across the globe including in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as…

Nationwide jubilation as Tinubu’s govt pays N35,000 wage award to workers The President Bola Tinubu-led government has began the payment of N35,000 wage award to federal civil servants for the month of September. Some jubilant workers confirmed that they started receiving credit alerts on Tuesday. One of them confirmed receiving payment for September only and not for two months as promised by the federal government. “Yes I did receive it. I saw the alert about 15 minutes ago. I think it is for September because the alert indicated September,” the source said. Another civil servant said ,”Yes, I have seen…

Adron Homes Raises Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women, Screen Staff Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Month, a time when the world comes together to raise awareness and support the fight against this devastating disease. As the pink month rounds up, we at Adron Homes stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer and encourage everyone to be intentional about everything that promotes women’s wellness. The event which is a brainchild of the Executive Director of Finance at Adron Homes, Olori Aderonke EmmanuelKing, the breast cancer awareness and examination program has become a yearly mainstay in…

CAF Awards 2023: Nominees announced for men’s categories (SEE LIST) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced nominees for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023 scheduled for Dec. 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. A statement on the CAF website on Wednesday said a panel of CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends and selected media representatives from a number of countries put up the preliminary list. It said the performance of the nominees between November 2022 and September 2023 served as the period under consideration. “Thirty (30) players made the cut for the top prize; CAF African Player of…

Rema’s Performance At Ballon d’Or 2023 Event In Paris Rema’s Performance At Ballon d’Or 2023 Event In Paris Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema has added another milestone to his ever-evolving career with the performance of his hit song “Calm Down” at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. The event, which featured some of the biggest names in football, past and present, saw the Jonzing World star take the stage in his unique all-black fashion ensemble to perform the global hit. As he took the stage, Rema was seen exchanging greetings with football icons like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland,…

Why I trained as lawyer, but chose to be an artist –Amadi-Obi Kelechi Amadi-Obi is a born artist. He has risen to great heights in the art industry through determination, burning desire, passion and the I-can-do-it spirit.  Over the years, he had followed his instincts and conviction to the point of quitting his law profession. Todays, Amadi-Obi, who was once pitied because he abandoned his law profession, is now one of the most sought-after Nigerian’s celebrity photographers. The voice he has added into the artistry profession through his painting, exhibitions, photography and cinematography as means of expression has helped put…

My traumatic childhood makes me afraid of marriage -Juliet Njemanze, actress Aside being a talented actress, Juliet Njemanze is outspoken and down to earth. The thespian has been able to rise above the pains and agonies of her traumatic childhood, carving a place for herself in the movie industry. In this interview, Njemanze took us on a journey back in time, recalling her humble beginning, abuse, heartbreak and soured relationship with her father. While making a career projection, she equally dwelled on the significant issue of marriage. Please enjoy it. Looking back, what are you most grateful for? Looking back,…

SMEDAN to partner NASS in funding one million SMEs The Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, Mr Charles Odii, has disclosed the agency’s plan to embark on a partnership with the National Assembly to provide funding opportunities for one million small businesses across the country. Odii, who said this on Tuesday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja while meeting with entrepreneurs and young lawmakers, added that the initiative is a crucial component of SMEDAN’s mission to foster prosperity through the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises. Odii, who led the delegation on an inspection…

Masters Reality unveils African Institutions Award to promote institutions Masters Reality International Concepts Limited has unveiled the African Institutions Award (AIA) to promote people helping to build and defend institutions in the country. Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Masters Reality International Concepts Limited, Lai Omotola told newsmen on Tuesday in Maryland, Lagos that the new award is the first of its kind aimed at promoting established institutions in Nigeria. “The essence of this African Institutions Award is to promote our institutions, people who have helped in building our institutions, because we believe that we should be building institutions and…

Why I rejected $5m offer to perform in Dubai – Burna Boy Burna Boy Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has disclosed the reason behind his recent decision to decline a $5 million offer to perform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Burna Boy stated that he rejected the offer because he would not be permitted to use marijuana while in Dubai. The laws in the UAE prohibit smoking in public recreational areas, such as parks and beaches. In a freestyle session during a rehearsal with his band, Outsiders, Burna Boy expressed, “Just now I turned…