Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gov. Abiodun Praises Lafarge For positive Contributions To The Economy Of Ogun People Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun and management of Lafarge Africa Plc Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has commended Lafarge Africa Plc for the substantial positive contributions to the socio-economic development of Ogun State. Abiodun, however, emphasized the crucial role of collaboration with the private sector in addressing the challenges of sustainable economic growth and job creation. The governor also commended Lafarge for its impact on industrial activities, providing valuable employment opportunities for residents and fostering skills development. Lafarge’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including investments in education,…

Timi Dakolo says he creates art, his stance on being classified as gospel artiste Renowned Nigerian vocalist and lyricist, Timi Dakolo, has clarified his stance on being labeled as a gospel artiste, stating that his musical skill transcends any single genre. In a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria’s Dotun, Dakolo addressed the common perception of him as a gospel musician. When asked directly if he falls into the gospel category, he firmly stated otherwise. Dakolo declared, “I am not, by any chance. I always say to people, ‘Is there a gospel banker or architect?’ It is you that…

I don’t have a thing for musicians – Simi  Simi, a Nigerian singer, has said she never intended to marry Adekunle Gold because she does not have a thing for musicians. The singer stated this while narrating how she met her husband, Adekunle Gold, in an interview on the ‘Tea With Tay’ podcast. Simi said she met Adekunle as a graphics designer and thought he was just a fan who had been waiting to connect with her on Facebook. “I didn’t know my husband was singing when I met him because I already said I cannot marry a singer. I…

Elenu Lasisi leverages on intertribal marriage, “I sold one of my organs to pay my wife’s brideprice’ Lasisi Elenu and his fiancee, Nonso Adika Popular comedian Lasisi Elenu has jumped on a trending video with his wife, Nonso revealing their intertribal marriage. This particular trends features people saying words that start with “of course I’m … “while stating a particular trait that represents what they are. Lasisi and his wife took to this challenge excitedly leveraging their intertribal marriage as the topic of conversation. Lasisi revealed that one major sign that he is married to an Igbo woman is that…

Sen. Saliu Mustapha Flags Off Free WAEC, NECO, JAMB Registration For Constituents …best performing students to get full scholarship to varsity level The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mallam Saliu Mustapha, has commenced the 2024 edition of annual West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scholarships for indigents and orphans in the senatorial district. The Coordinator of Saliu Mustapha Foundation Education Committee, Professor Binta Suleiman, who represented the legislator at the flag-off ceremony held at Socrates College, Aromoradu, Ilorin, said over two thousand students benefited from…

Layi Wasabi takes centre stage in Falz’s latest web series ‘The Interview’ The online series premieres on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Layi Wasabi takes lead in ‘The Interview’ [Instagram/House 21 Media] Skit maker, Layi Wasabi has been unveiled as the lead actor in an upcoming web series titled The Interviewer by Nigerian musician Falz the Bahd Guy. On the 23rd of January 2024, Falz who took on the role as a director, unveiled the trailer for his upcoming web series, The Interview. The new project is produced by his company, House 21 Media, which is renowned for the previous…

Dangote refinery to supply fuel to 150,000 IPMAN stations The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to provide fuel to approximately 150,000 retail outlets operated by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) following a successful meeting between the refinery’s management and IPMAN executives. The meeting, held after IPMAN’s exclusive scheduling, confirmed the refinery’s commitment to supply products to over 30,000 IPMAN members. Regulatory assessments of the refined products are underway before final approval for fuel dispensing. Major oil marketers, including 11 Plc, Conoil Plc, Ardova Plc, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, OVH Energy Marketing Limited, Total Nigeria Plc, and NNPC…

Reno Omokri honours with key to City of Blanco in Texas Reno Omokri, former Presidential spokesperson, number one bestselling author and a social media influencer was honoured with a key to the city of Blanco, Texas, by Mayor Mike Arnold at a star-studded ceremony at Ambroseli National Park, Kenya, According to the mayor, Mr Omokri received the honour for his contributions to humanitarian causes and the advancement of human knowledge. Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Arnold said, “In recognition of your notable contributions to humanity and making the world a better place, it is my profound honour to give you…

UBA Wins International Awards, Including Global Finance Best SME Bank For 2023 Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to elevate its global standing, coveting several prestigious international awards, signalling the Bank’s continuous contributions to the economic development of Africa. The recognition of the bank’s outstanding performance reaffirms its status as a leading player in the financial industry with critical financial intermediation, project financing, trade facilitation, and advisory in Africa and beyond. UBA emerged Global Finance’s Best SME Bank for 2023 in Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique, awards that spotlight the bank’s continuous resolve towards supporting small and medium-scale businesses which…

UNITY BANK, OIL FIRMS LEAD AS EQUITY MARKET CAP HITS N50TN Unity Bank and a number of oil companies have led the way in a week full of incredible firsts, as the Nigerian Exchange’s equity market capitalization increased to an all-time high of N50.289 trillion. Notably, Eterna Plc, Conoil Plc, Nem Insurance, and John Holt Plc emerged as the top gainers, boasting a substantial 10% appreciation in their stock value. The Nigerian Exchange’s All-Share Index, which soared past the historic 90,000 points earlier in the week, continued its upward trajectory, closing at an impressive 91,896.97 basis points, reflecting a 2.04%…