Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Strive Masiyiwa discusses the future of AI in Africa Masiyiwa, known for his role as a business leader and philanthropist, has been at the forefront of the mobile telecommunications industry in Africa for decades. Masiyiwa, known for his role as a business leader and philanthropist, has been at the forefront of the mobile telecommunications industry in Africa for decades. • This insightful conversation sheds light on the potential of AI in Africa and the responsibilities that come with harnessing this transformative technology. In a recent video interview released by Google, Strive Masiyiwa, the founder and executive chairman of Econet and…

Meet the African tech founders and venture capitalists behind ‘The Black Book’, Netflix’s latest top-ranked movie   Black-Book • In August Editi Effiòng, a Nollywood director, shared a list of executive producers for his film, The Black Book. • Apart from funding from streaming giants, there is a growing interest in the Nollywood industry from unlikely investors.  • Influential tech magnates and venture capitalists are beginning to fund Nollywood. Nollywood, the vibrant Nigerian film industry has been on an upward trajectory in recent years. But not too long ago, despite its undeniable potential, limited investment opportunities stifled its growth.…

Osimhen: Ungrateful people behave like Napoli – Comedian Ushbebe Comedian Ushbebe has argued ungrateful people and Italian professional football club, Napoli share the same characteristics. He made the statement following the surfacing of a now-deleted TikTok video on the Serie A club’s social media profile on Tuesday where it mocked one of its star players, Victor Osimhen. The video centred on an incident in the club’s scoreless draw against Bologna on Sunday, in which Osimhen spurned the opportunity to win the game from the penalty spot. That proved to be the game’s defining moment and was a rare miss from…

Biden Appoints Two Nigerians, Imasogie, Ogwumike As Advisers The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has appointed two Nigerians, Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike, to the 12-member advisory council on African Diaspora Engagement in the US. joe biden and daniel reghaImasogie and Ogwumike were part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council according to a statement released by the State House on Wednesday. Other members of the council the members include Silvester Scott Beaman who will chair the council, Mimi E. Alemayehou, Rosalind Brewer, Viola Davis, Helene D. Gayle, Patrick Hubert Gaspard, C.D. Glin, Osagie Imasogie, Almaz…

FG to introduce SGBV mobile courts As part of efforts to address cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and other vices in the country, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has disclosed its readiness to introduce mobile courts. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, at a briefing in Abuja, on Monday, said, “If we have a mobile court, it will help as we go for our advocacy against SGBV. We have been advocating, and spending money, to no avail. She disclosed this part of reforms and targets she hopes to realise in her first 100 days…

More women acquire tech skills for career growth More women are bridging the digital tech divide and acquiring relevant skills for their career growth and development. In bridging the gender skill gap, over 1,500 girls and women have graduated from the second cohort of Women In Tech Nigeria’s 2023 Makeathon. The VFD Group sponsored Women in Tech Nigeria 2023 Makeathon a ground-breaking initiative aimed at empowering girls and women to pursue careers in technology-related fields. This achievement marks a significant step towards advancing gender diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry across Nigeria after the first edition, which graduated 1,000…

Osahon Okunbo: Rising Profile of A Nigerian Business Leader Honoured in New York Osahon Okunbo, a prominent figure in Nigerian international business, continues to ascend the ranks of high society. He recently received recognition in New York, USA, during an official tour that included a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, organized by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. This exclusive gathering, attended by influential individuals from both Nigeria and abroad, particularly members of the Nigerian diaspora, acknowledged Osahon Okunbo. With over 15 years of board and management experience in various Nigerian industries, including oil and gas services, facilities engineering, procurement, construction (EPC),…

Tidi commends Frank Omare for his various investments in Warri Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area of Delta, Dr. Micheal Tidi, on Tuesday commended the Director General, Special Duties, office of the Delta State Governor, Chief Frank Omare, for siting many of his business investments in the oil rich city of Warri. Tidi made this commendation in Warri while congratulating Omare on the occasion of the official unveiling of yet another of his business investments, Prena Event Centre, located at Ebike-ere Frank Omare Drive by Airport Road, Warri. The Warri South Council Chairman said it was because of the…

BPSR names NIMASA as best federal agency in digital transformation The Presidency through the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has declared the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), as the best Federal Government agency in digital transformation. Mr Osagie Edward, Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, said this in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. Edwards said that the Director-General, BPSR who conveyed the presidential award to NIMASA management, also announced that Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General NIMASA would also be honoured. “Jamoh was nominated to receive the distinguished GovTech Trailblazers award for providing exemplary leadership. “The BPSR also announced…

Kingsley Agboola Set To Tie Nuptial Knot With Heartthrob, Christiana in Abuja Plans have been concluded for the wedding ceremony of the Executive Brand Manager of Aso Multi Media, Mr. Kingsley Tolu Agboola with his heartthrob, Christiana Inori Idama.  The two love birds will be joined in holy matrimony on Saturday 14th Oct 2023 in Abuja.  The Beautiful bride Christiana Inori Idama, hails from Benue State while his elite hubby, Kingsley is a son of Yoruba land from Ekiti State. On Thursday 12th Oct 2023, friends and well wishers will join them at her father’s residence where they will be…