Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Top 10 list of US agricultural exports to Nigeria Despite having the potential to become an agricultural powerhouse, Nigeria, the giant of Africa, has a large portion of its land untilled. During the 45th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Abubakar, former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, revealed that 56% of the 79 million hectares of agricultural land lay fallow in 2022, with only 44% being cultivated. He also stated that less than 7% of the country’s total irrigable area is being utilized. With a population of over 200 million, the country cannot…

Rashidi Yekini: 10 things to know about the iconic striker Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest African strikers of all time. He was born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria, and died on May 4, 2012. Yekini had a prolific career as a footballer and is best known for his time with the Nigerian national team. He was Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 37 goals in 58 appearances for the Super Eagles. Yekini’s most memorable moment came during the 1994 FIFA World Cup when he scored Nigeria’s first-ever goal…

UK court dismisses $11.5bn P&ID arbitral award against Nigeria • Tinubu hails verdict, says victory is for Africa A UK judge has dismissed the $6.6 billion judgment against Nigeria – which has now risen to $11.5 billion with interest – won by Process & Industry Developments (P&ID) Ltd over a failed 2010 deal to develop a gas processing plant. Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London court, which sat remotely and behind closed doors, ruled that the award was obtained by fraud and what has happened in the case is contrary to public policy. The judge…

Under its new administration, Kenya has reduced government spending According to the most recent statistics, the cost of running the national government in Kenya declined slightly in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. President William Ruto hosted the 22nd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State In the three months through September, the Ruto government spent Sh268.10 billion on administration, operations, and maintenance, as well as salaries and compensation, a 2.90 percent decrease from Sh276.11 billion in the same time the previous year. The Sh8.01 billion year-on-year decrease in day-to-day operating costs for the administration,…

Where to invest in Africa: A ranking of the top 10 countries The best African countries to invest in 2023, according to Absa Africa Financial Markets Index • South Africa and Mauritius remain the top two African investment destinations in 2023, with scores above 70. • Nigeria, Uganda, and Namibia complete the top five, with scores above 60. • Egypt has fallen out of the top 10 due to rising interest rates in advanced economies. Africa is a continent with a wealth of natural resources and a growing economy, making it an attractive investment destination. However, it is important to…

Rwanda joins global efforts as it donates aid to Gaza amid ongoing conflict Rwanda — 158.73cm (5 feet 2.49 inches)  • Rwanda donated 16 tons of food, medicines, and medical supplies to Gaza. • The aid arrives in Gaza as the first humanitarian supply convoy since the conflict began. • Tunisia also contributes to Palestinian relief, sending 12 tons of humanitarian goods via Egypt. Rwanda’s government claims it has given humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. The payment was given to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), according to the government’s deputy spokesperson, Alain Mukuralinda, in a brief written…

15th Arise Women: Stakeholders Pour Encomium On Siju Iluyomade At Arise Golf & Football Charity Championship The ongoing activities of 15th Arise Women edition has continued to receive greater support, with stakeholders in Golf and football showering praises of the Convener of Arise Women Foundation, Dr Siju Iluyomade for adding the two sports to the yearly activity to mark the Women empowerment initiative. Held on Friday 20th October 2023 at the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938, the Arise Golf Charity Tournament produced over 9winners in different categories. The competition which tee-off as early as 7am witnessed both female and male category…

Gumi: Nigeria’s untouchable Sheikh Sheikh Ahmad Gumi called Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, “satanic”, last week. He could be right. Gumi is a Sheikh, and all Sheikhs are spiritual people. Some of them see the heart of God; at least they make us think so! He did not stop at that. He went ahead to ask Wike’s appointing authority, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to remove the former Rivers State governor as the Minister in charge of the FCT. He also did not stop at that. Gumi spoke like someone with authority. He does not…

‘The Origin: Madam Koi Koi’ lands official release date on Netflix A set date for the unravelling of the mysteries on the dead coming back to life. Horror title The Origin: Madam Koi Koi has landed an official release date on Netflix. This announcement debunks the earlier news that the two-part film would be heading to Nigerian cinemas first and pushes its release to a much closer date. The upcoming title delves into the legendary myth of a dead woman’s spirit known as Madam Koi Koi, who is believed to luck around the halls of boarding schools. This mysterious and…

‘The Origin: Madam Koi Koi’ lands official release date on Netflix A set date for the unravelling of the mysteries on the dead coming back to life. Horror title The Origin: Madam Koi Koi has landed an official release date on Netflix. This announcement debunks the earlier news that the two-part film would be heading to Nigerian cinemas first and pushes its release to a much closer date. The upcoming title delves into the legendary myth of a dead woman’s spirit known as Madam Koi Koi, who is believed to luck around the halls of boarding schools. This mysterious and…