Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Schmidt and Hastings AgricTech: Netflix co-founder and ex-alphabet CEO invest in African solar irrigation startup Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former Alphabet CEO Eric Schmidt, via his foundation, have participated in a funding round for an African solar irrigation startup. The duo, alongside other investors including InfraCo Africa Ltd. and Acumen Fund Inc., invested $27 million in SunCulture. SunCulture has raised over $65 million to provide rural farmers with solar-powered irrigation systems. The duo, alongside other investors including InfraCo Africa Ltd. and Acumen Fund Inc., invested $27 million in SunCulture, Bloomberg reported. SunCulture, headquartered in Nairobi, has raised over…

Food availability and Simplification of Payment Systems involved at Ounje Eko Nume Ekeghe writes on the importance of widespread alternative payment options by merchants and bank customers, one of which, is the NQR payment solution powered by NIBSS. This homegrown payment option enhances convenience and accessibility for customers nationwide while driving innovation and financial inclusion in Nigeria’s digital economy. In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries and economies, the Ounje Eko Discount Market in Lagos serves as a prime example of how innovative payment solutions are simplifying transactions and enhancing customer experiences. The programme was initiated by the…

Sudeep Ramnani, Jai Mahtani extend outreach to orphanage homes in Lagos On Saturday 6th April, 2024, Sudeep Ramnani and Jai Mahtani extended their ongoing outreach to all the children in the heritage homes within the Kosofe Local Government and Bab Es Salam orphanage within the Ikeja Local Government Areas of Lagos State in the spirit of the Easter and Eid el Fitr celebration by donating furniture and lots of food items. Expressing their love for Nigeria, the duo who are international businessmen and foreign investors in the Nigerian market said, “We love Nigeria and have committed ourselves to continuously support…

Tinubu sends birthday message to Dangote President Tinubu and Dangote President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, on the occasion of his birthday, today, April 10, 2024. Dangote, Africa’s richest man and the 144th richest man on earth clocks 67 years today. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale joined the family and friends of Dangote to celebrate the founder of the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa and one of Africa’s business lodestars. Referencing the many industrial feats of the business colossus, Tinubu extolled Alhaji Dangote’s…

Entertainment: Here Are The Most Watched Nollywood Movies Ever Produced Nollywood is a rising star in the film industry and incredibly prolific, with thousands of new films released. Of these thousands of films, these ten have done the best financially and earned reputations for being Nollywood’s most profitable. 10. Sugar Rush – ₦287 Million ($226,000) Kicking off the list is the action-packed comedy Sugar Rush. The story follows the Sugar sisters, who happen upon a massive amount of money and find themselves in a tricky situation between law enforcement and the owners of the money. The film was released in…

SENATOR NED NWOKO MEETS THE YOUTHS OF DELTA NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Senator Ned Nwoko’s recent gathering with the youths of Delta North appears to have been a fruitful engagement. During the meeting, he expressed his gratitude for their unwavering support during his election and throughout his tenure as the Senator representing the Delta North Senatorial District. His encouragement for the youths to maintain consistency and dedication to the party’s objectives, as well as broader political involvement across the state, reflects a commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. In addition to expressing his appreciation, Senator Nwoko also took the…

Coconut water and its Health Benefits Coconut water can be a nutrient-rich choice for hydrating. It may benefit your health, including the heart and kidneys. In recent years, coconut water has become quite the trendy beverage. In addition to being naturally sweet and hydrating, coconut water is loaded with several important nutrients, including minerals that many people don’t get enough of. Here are 7 health benefits of coconut water. 1. Good source of several nutrients Coconuts grow in tropical climates on trees scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, and are botanically considered a fruit. Coconut water is the liquid found in…

Eid-El-Fitr: Aare Adetola Felicitates with Muslim Faithfuls, Harps on Peace and Unity Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties, has extended his warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr. He acknowledged their steadfastness and consistency during the 30-day fasting period, which ended yesterday. In his congratulatory message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking emphasized the importance of prayer in moving the country forward. He urged all Muslim brothers and sisters to intensify their prayers and work towards fostering more unity and tolerance, which are the core values of Islamic…

Eid: Glo congratulates and enjoins Muslims to foster love, unity as they keep the lessons of Ramadan Digital solutions services provider, Globacom, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the conclusion of the Ramadan fasting period, and encouraged them to always remember the lessons of Ramadan even beyond the fasting period. In a goodwill message on Tuesday in Lagos, Globacom noted that “it is a month of sacrifice, abstinence, and, above all, love. As a result, we encourage Nigerians to show love and be their neighbour’s keeper.” “We encourage them to uphold the principles of their faith by charitable deeds, good neighbourliness,…

16-year jinx is broken as John Owan salutes Super Falcons’ doggedness … performance deserved nothing short of ticket to Paris Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has saluted the Super Falcons of Nigeria for qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after edging South Africa over two legs. The Minister commended the team for their bold, energetic, and tireless performance that earned them a goalless draw in Pretoria and a 1-0 win over two legs following the win in Abuja last week. With this result, Nigeria broke the 16-year jinx of absence from the Olympics since…