Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tonto Dikeh at 39, Actress Iyabo Ojo expressed admiration for her colleague, as she marks her birthday. Dikeh clocks 39 years on Earth on Sunday, June 9. Iyabo on Instagram described Tonto as a “beautiful soul”, wishing that people could experience her kindness and warmth on a personal level. Iyabo Ojo showered Tonto with heartfelt blessings and wishes, expressing her desire for Tonto to have all the happiness and blessings in the world. She encouraged Tonto to continue winning and thriving. She wrote: “How do I start to celebrate a beautiful soul like you @tontolet? If only people knew you…

Music: Nigeria beats Germany, S/Africa, others to claim Spotify’s top five countries streaming in May Nigeria has earned Spotify top African country on its “Top countries streaming in the last 28 days” in May 2024. In the data made available to BusinessDay on Friday, it beat South Africa as the second African country on the list, which seats on the 8th position. The first-top five countries on the list include United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria. Others on the list include Australia, Germany, South Africa, France, Brazil, Netherlands, as 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, respectively. The data also included…

Music: Nigeria beats Germany, S/Africa, others to claim Spotify’s top five countries streaming in May Nigeria has earned Spotify top African country on its “Top countries streaming in the last 28 days” in May 2024. In the data made available to BusinessDay on Friday, it beat South Africa as the second African country on the list, which seats on the 8th position. The first-top five countries on the list include United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria. Others on the list include Australia, Germany, South Africa, France, Brazil, Netherlands, as 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, respectively. The data also included…

NIGERIA MOST INFLUENTIAL AWARDS 2024, CALL FOR NOMINATIONS… The prestigious award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, humanitarian and purposeful leadership in 15 categories. The organizers released press statement calling on people to nominate individuals or organizations qualified to receive the awards. By nominating, you will be acknowledging their hard work, service to humanity, contributions and impact to Nigeria’s growth and development. Names or organizations should be sent to +2348189019266, 08189019266.  Email @nigeriamostinfluentialawards.nd  The award event will be holding at Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on a later date. Signed. Vivian Lam Project Director.

For social impact, Tiktok supports Nigerian creator with $25,000 TikTok has announced a $1m donation to support creators and non-profit organisations driving positive change through its Change Makers Programme. Charity Ekezie, a local creator, has been selected as one of the 50 purpose-driven creators from around the world to receive a $25,000 direct donation to support her advocacy. The short video platform made this disclosure in a statement. The platform selected other purpose-driven creators from Africa, including @theroamingchef from Kenya, @doctor.siya from South Africa, and @pilot_onthegram from South Africa. Ekezie is known for using her platform to dispel negative stereotypes…

Aviation: Emirates, IATA, Airbus Launch Enhanced A350 Type Rating Conversion Course For Pilots Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ Training college in Dubai starting from July 2024. The advanced pilot training programme uses the CBTA training methodology that combines IATA’s principles and documentation with Emirates’ operational expertise and resources, and…

Aviation: Emirates, IATA, Airbus Launch Enhanced A350 Type Rating Conversion Course For Pilots Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ Training college in Dubai starting from July 2024. The advanced pilot training programme uses the CBTA training methodology that combines IATA’s principles and documentation with Emirates’ operational expertise and resources, and…

Sustainable development: Celebrating ‘Star boy’ Mr Environment, Tokunbo Wahab …sustainable development in Lagos. In the bustling city of Lagos, where the Atlantic breeze meets the relentless energy of its people, Honourable Tokunbo Wahab stands as a testament of visionary leadership and environmental stewardship. His appointment as the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources has heralded a new era of ecological consciousness and sustainable development in Nigeria’s most populous city. Commissioner Wahab’s journey to the forefront of Lagos’ environmental crusade is as inspiring as it is transformative. A seasoned lawyer and a passionate advocate for justice, his legal prowess is…

WE MUST ALL TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS LAND DEGRADATION – LASG ….at 2024 World Environment Day celebration The Lagos State Government over the weekend reiterated the necessity for all residents to take proactive measures to address land degradation and enhance resilience to drought. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this at the grand finale of the 2024 World Environment Day Celebration held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, saying that Lagos State is not immune to natural challenges of being a megacity with growing population and rapid urbanization. He described the theme “Land…

Aviation: Emirates, IATA, Airbus Launch Enhanced A350 Type Rating Conversion Course For Pilots Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ Training college in Dubai starting from July 2024. The advanced pilot training programme uses the CBTA training methodology that combines IATA’s principles and documentation with Emirates’ operational expertise and resources, and…