Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote’s refinery, Onyema’s Air Peace hold bright hope for Nigeria’s future – Agbakoba …Tunde Rahman, Presidential aide, hails Onyema …Private sector group rallies round Air Peace, urges FG to step up, protect national interest Olisa Agbakoba, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has said that the Nigerian economy had begun to turn the corner for good. Agbakoba pointed out that the economic activities of two prominent citizens were responsible for the feat so far recorded. The Maritime lawyer noted that there may be signals the economy may be turning. According to him, “Dangote refinery commenced sales of diesel, increasing supply…

President of Ghana Is 80, Marks It With A Special Birthday Church Service President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo turned 80 years old on Friday, March 29, 2024. He on Saturday 6 April went to church to give God all the glory. at a Special 80th Birthday Service held at the Anglican Church of Ghana at the Ridge Church This makes him the first President to attain 80 years of age while at the helm of affairs of the government of Ghana. The service attracted dignitaries in Ghana and from all over the world. From Nigeria came some of his siblings…

How feeling too busy can harm your mental health, 3 simple ways to help Freepik I dread having a busy schedule. Often, it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to fulfill my work obligations, spend time with loved ones, have a hobby and dedicate enough time to self-care without crashing. As a result, dinners with friends I haven’t seen since college get pushed back, appointments get rescheduled, and there’s no time for the dance, pottery and piano classes I used to take. Lori Santos, a Yale University psychology professor, called this a “time famine” at SXSW in…

Honouring Outstanding Reign Of Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu Of Warri As I reflect on the remarkable reign of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, I am filled with admiration for a leader who embodies the very essence of royalty and stewardship. The annual celebration of his birthday on the 2nd of April serves as a poignant reminder of his pivotal role as the custodian of Itsekiri culture and pride. Since ascending the revered throne of his forebears, Ogiame Atuwatse III has captivated the hearts of the Warri Kingdom with his youthful charisma and unwavering dedication. His leadership has been…

Why We Hiked Electricity Tariff – FG The Federal Government on Friday gave reasons for jerking electricity tariff nationwide, saying that it could no longer afford to subsidise power to the tune of N2.93 trillion this year. The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, gave the information at a media briefing in Abuja, coordinated by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The power minister pointed out that the increase in electricity tariff become imperative to enable the federal government to reduce its expenditure and plough the money into the improvement of power generation and supply in the…

Transcorp Power hits N142.1bn gross earnings in one year, declares dividend Peter Ikenga, MD/CEO of Transcorp Power Plc Transcorp Power Plc has reported gross earnings of N142.1 billion for 2023 marking a strong increase of 57.30%, from N90.34 billion reported in 2022. Transcorp Power Plc, one of the power subsidiaries of Transnational Corporation Plc, had released its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The company’s profit before tax showed a similar impressive year-on-year growth, surging by 84.61% to N52.8 billion, from N28.6 billion reported in the previous year. Commenting on the results, Peter Ikenga, Managing Director/CEO…

Strengthening Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency, ZiG to replace its dollar in April Aiming to halt the persistent decline of its local currency, Zimbabwe has introduced a new unit called ZiG. This currency will be supported by a mix of foreign currencies, gold, and other precious metals. Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency ZiG to replace its dollar in April Zimbabwe has ditched its old dollar for a new currency called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), backed by foreign currencies, gold, and other valuables. The new currency will be introduced at 13.56 per dollar on April 8. The Zimbabwean dollar plummeted this year from below…

National as Zimbabwe becomes first country to use a new currency backed by gold The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has launched a new gold-backed currency called ZiG to help stabilise the economy and protect citizens from currency fluctuations and sky-high inflations. ZiG, the new gold-backed currency, which stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”, was introduced by the Central Bank Governor, John Mushayavanhu, on Friday. According to Mushayavanh, the bank’s intention is to replace the Zimbabwean dollar, the RTGS, which has lost three-quarters of its value so far this year, with the gold-backed currency, ZiG. He also stated that Zimbabweans have 21 days…

Rail transit: We are at 97% – Wike reveals when Abuja metro-line will be launched Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Abuja Rail Mass Transit Scheme, also known as the metro line, is set to be inaugurated in May of this year. During an inspection tour of the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation works on the Abuja metro line, Wike expressed confidence that the project, currently at 97% completion, will be among those commissioned by President Bola Tinubu to mark his one year in office. Wike rode on the train from the Abuja Metro…

Aviation: Green Africa Concludes Q1 2024 with 97% On-time Performance Nigeria new carrier, Green Africa Airways said it achieved remarkable success with schedule reliability and on-time departure in the first quarter of 2024. Starting the year with an impressive On-time Performance (OTP) of 83.06 per cent, the airline said it concluded Q1 with an outstanding 97.09 per cent OTP and 99.55 per cent schedule reliability. OTP in aviation is the percentage of scheduled flights departing within 15 minutes of the published time.By ensuring dependable flight schedules and timely departures, the airline empowers customers to plan their journeys with confidence. Senior…