Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Toure Hails Super Eagle’s Star: ‘He’s Quick, Super Powerful’ Former Arsenal defender, Kolo Toure has hailed Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final clash with Ivory Coast on Sunday. Toure said Osimhen is super powerful, adding that the Napoli attacker is quick. Osimhen, who has scored one goal at the 2023 AFCON, has been impressive for Nigeria so far at the tournament. The 25-year-old is said to be causing havoc for defenders so far. Speaking about the Nigerian, Toure told the BBC World Service on Friday: “He is a super powerful player,…

Scholarship: Katsina govt approves ₦38.5m for 77 law students Lawal-Kerau said that the board has concluded arrangements for the disbursement of the money to the law students. Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State. [X:@dikko_radda] Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina has approved the release of an N38.5 million scholarship for 77 students from the state studying at the Nigerian Law School. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the State Scholarship Board, Salisu Lawal-Kerau, on Saturday in Katsina. He said that the money was the maintenance allowance of the 77 law students for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023…

See Top 10 youngest female billionaires in 2024 – Forbes Today, young women are defying societal norms to become some of the world’s youngest and most successful entrepreneurs, serving as inspirational role models for others. Their remarkable talents and skills have propelled them to immense success and wealth, challenging age-old expectations. According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, here are the top 10 youngest female billionaires in 2024: Kim Jung-youn At just 20 years old, Kim Jung-youn, hailing from South Korea, has catapulted herself into the ranks of the world’s youngest female billionaires, her wealth primarily stemming from the booming…

Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations Soon, Gets 475,000 Barrels Of Crude Oil The Port Harcourt Refinery is set to start operations following the supply of 475,000 barrels of crude oil by Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited. A statement released by Shell read, “This significant milestone was made possible through intensive preparations, collaboration and the dedication of the Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal, BOGT and Port Harcourt Refinery Company, PHRC teams. “The recommencement of crude oil supply from the Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal to Port Harcourt Refinery is a significant achievement and a game-changer for the industry and the country.…

AFCON: Super Eagles Will Lift The Trophy To Honour Those Who Died Watching The Super Eagles have mourned four Nigerians who died while watching their epic semi-final match with Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, declaring that they will lift the continental trophy in their honour and Nigeria. The Captain of the national soccer team, Ahmed Musa, disclosed this while leading a solemn session by the Super Eagles players and officials to mourn the deceased on Thursday. CN reports how a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress…

President Tinubu Will Attend Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire Final In Abidjan – CAF President Tinubu To Attend Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire Final In Abidjan – CAF Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football Federations (CAF), has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria will be present at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final…. The final match between Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire is scheduled to take place at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday. Addressing reporters during a press conference at the Palace de la Culture in Trechville, Abidjan, on Friday, Motsepe mentioned…

South Africa becomes the first African country to get Google’s latest AI chatbot “Gemini” Recently, Google announced the rebranding of its artificial intelligence chatbot from “Bard” to “Gemini” and is rolling out an advanced version of the software to the public. According to the global tech giant, the new Gemini Pro artificial intelligence model will be available in South Africa first before being rolled out in other markets across Africa. Google launched its new Gemini AI model on Wednesday.SOPA Images/Getty Images Gemini Advanced is now available in South Africa as part of the new Google One AI Premium Plan for…

Once Eedris Abdulkareem’s Backup Singer- Timaya Opens Up About Past Timaya Opens Up About Past As Eedris Abdulkareem’s Backup Singer Nigerian artist, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has shared insights into his early days as a struggling musician. Timaya disclosed that he served as a backup singer for his colleague, Eedris Abdulkareem, for a period of three years. He emphasized that despite any current differences, Abdulkareem would always hold the position of his boss in his eyes. The singer elaborated on how the experience gained while working with Abdulkareem contributed significantly to promoting his music, particularly in…

Strategic tips for SME growth by MD, seven-up bottling company Ziad Maalouf, Managing Director of Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), during one of his sessions at the bootcamp With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, Ziad Maalouf, Managing Director of Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), is undoubtedly someone whom a small enterprise owner would value spending a few minutes with. Over the weekend, 40 small and medium-sized enterprise owners had the luxury of hours of lectures and interaction with this highly experienced entrepreneur. This opportunity was made possible through the SMEs Scale-Up Bootcamp, organized by SBC in partnership with Zenith…

Oduntan of Nigeria becomes Canada’s Brampton Business Ambassador A Nigerian-Canadian Citizen, and the Special Assistant and Advisor to Member of Parliament in the Canadian Parliament, Mr Akinade Oduntan, have been appointed as Mayor’s Brampton Business Ambassador. Oduntan, a prominent leader in the Black Canadians community has distinguished himself in various community service over the years has earned him accolades and recognition in Canada. His recent appointment was rectified by the Mayor of Brampton; Mayor Patrick Brown will see the Nigerian Canadian entrepreneur initiate investors, businesses and investment into the City of Brampton from African countries and also act as a…