Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Partnership: Nigeria auto maker partners US group on solar-powered tricycles Nigeria’s drive for foreign direct investment received a major boost recently when Okafor Motors, an Enugu based automaker and pioneer of the made in Nigeria solar electric powered tricycles entered a partnership with Sustainable Communities Corporation, a US-based non for profit organisation. This new partnership is to set up NrG Company (pronounced energy) and produce several units of solar powered tricycles named Nikeke and ultimately boost Nigeria’s transportation system as well as providing for its operators and lifting them out from the poverty index. SCC, which is associated with famed…

Rack Centre: Youth Empowerment, SMEs equipped with digital skills Rack Centre, West Africa’s Leading Carrier and Cloud neutral data centre, has announced the successful completion of its transformative digital skills training programme, which empowered a total of 150 youths and small and medium enterprises with digital skills. The programme was designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving digital economy. The programme provided participants with practical hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts. Through innovative curriculum and collaborative learning opportunities. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the beneficiaries in Lagos, the Finance Director,…

At the Foundation laying of mosque building, commissioning Bakery -Primate Ayodele The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has laid the foundation of his mosque building and commissioned a modern bakery where bread will be subsidized for his church members and less privileged today Saturday, 17th of February, 2024. The Groundbreaking ceremony was carried out by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar CFR who was represented by Wokili Nupe of Lagos and Nupe Community, Alhaji Jubril Magaji in the presence of eminent personalities like Onijanikin of Ijanikin, Dr. Momodu Afolabi Asafa, Paramount ruler of Odo Noforija in Epe,…

A professor of law laments how one-fifth of her salary was spent on water A Professor of Law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Joy Ezeilo, has lamented the depreciation of her salary’s purchasing power coupled with inflation, stating that it costs her up to one-fifth of her salary to buy water for her compound monthly. Ezeilo revealed this on her X handle on Saturday, adding that the N1m proposed minimum wage by the Nigeria Labour Congress “is not a laughing matter to be dismissed by wave of hand.” She wrote, “The fast depreciating purchasing power of my hard-earned salary,…

OAFLAD: Nigeria First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at The 28th General Assembly of African First Ladies for Development in Ethiopia The Organization of African First Ladies for Development OAFLAD have met in Addis Ababa the Ethiopian capital on the side line of the ongoing African Union General Assembly with the organization stating its resolve to strengthen regional collaboration amongst themselves. The meeting which was chaired by the Vice President of the Organization and First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo Mrs Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi noted that this collaboration must be encouraged to enhance more development and promote growth among member…

Bukayo Saka scores twice as ruthless Arsenal thrash Burnley Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal continued their blistering goalscoring form to thrash Burnley and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to two points. Following their 6-0 win at West Ham last week Arsenal were soon among the goals again, captain Martin Odegaard opening the scoring on four minutes with a crisp strike into the bottom corner after Gabriel Martinelli’s pass. Saka converted from the spot after Lorenz Assignon fouled Leandro Trossard in the box. The England forward got his second just after the restart, latching on…

Economy: Africa Dominates List Of The World’s 20 Fastest-Growing Economies The report shows that the medium-term growth outlook for the continent’s five regions is slowly improving, a pointer to the continued resilience of Africa’s economies.  Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the continent is expected to average 3.8% and 4.2% in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This is higher than projected global averages of 2.9% and…

Femi Adebayo Selected for Emmy Academy Membership Nollywood actor and movie producer, Femi Adebayo, has been selected to join the International Academy of Television Arts, and Sciences, a non-profit membership organisation, based in New York City, United States of America. Femi is the son of veteran Nollywood actor, Adebayo Salami, aka Oga Bello. The prestigious academy organises the internationally acclaimed International Emmy Awards, a platform that acknowledges excellence in the television industry on a global scale. “The International Emmy Awards, organised by the International Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences, stands as a beacon of excellence in recognising outstanding television…

Mami Chula Beach: Sanwo-Olu, Elegushi, Oniru, others attend opening The grand opening of Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle took place on Friday, February 16, in Oniru, Lagos, attracting a host of notable personalities. Among the attendees were the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Oba Saheed Elegushi (Oba Elegushi), who presided over the event, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal (Oba Oniru), the chief host and socialite, Pretty Mike. King of Fuji music, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal also dazzled at the event as he brought his A game as usual to the…

Georgia House of Rep Honours Amb. Smaila, NIDCOM Boss Congratulates Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Amb. Amina Smaila, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Atlanta Georgia for her recognition and commendation by the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, thus making history as the first-ever recognition of an African diplomat in its 247-year history. In the congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described Smaila as an exceptional and distinguished Nigerian diplomat with deep concerns for fellow citizens. The NIDCOM boss said she was not surprised about the well-deserved honour done to Smaila going by her pedigree as an…