Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria’s Power Minister announces $2.2 billion Solar PV deal with Sun Africa Nigeria’s Power Minister has announced a $2.2 billion solar PV deal with Sun Africa. The Minister, Bayo Adelabu announced this on Sunday, November 19 via his official Twitter account. According to him, the deal was solidified on Friday, November 17, when the company committed to delivering 961 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar photovoltaic power generation infrastructure and 455 megawatt hours of battery energy storage systems. He wrote: • “On November 17, 2023, I had the honour of representing Mr President at the commissioning of the West African Power…

Meet the Nigerian Fashion Moguls championing ‘Made in Africa’ worldwide In a recent update to a 2019 report, Nigeria’s growing fashion industry has been appraised at approximately $4.7 billion, constituting 15% of the overall Sub-Saharan market value, estimated at $31 billion, according to data from Euromonitor. As the “textile, apparel, and footwear” sector experiences substantial growth, propelled by increasing demand and forward-thinking initiatives such as Lagos Fashion Week and GTCo Fashion Week, Lagos has emerged as a pivotal hub for the Nigerian Fashion Industry. In the first half of 2023, the sector played a significant role in the manufacturing…

Why I Hid My Mum’s Identity — Mayorkun Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has revealed why he kept his mother’s identity hidden for four years. In an interview with media personality Taymesan published on YouTube Saturday, Mayorkun, the son of Nollywood veteran Toyin Adewale, stated that he hid her identity to curb the fake love her fame attracted. The ‘Mama’ crooner said, “Growing up, my brother and I did not like that our mom was a famous actress. We wanted freedom, but with her fame came fake attention and all. “I hated going somewhere and being…

We’ve Made Significant Progress In Fighting GBV And Discrimination With EU-UN Spotlight Initiative– Mrs Sanwo-Olu The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged that with the support of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to end violence against women and girls, Lagos State had made significant progress in creating a society where every woman and girl in the state could live free from violence and discrimination. She said at the close-out and hand-over of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to end violence against women and girls to the Lagos State Government, that: “Through our combined efforts, we have made…

Actors Guild of Nigeria set Miami agog with AGN International Festival! The much anticipated AGN International Festival took place with pomp and pageantry at the Double Tree by Hilton Airport Convention centre 72nd road Miami, Florida. The event was attended by Nollywood big names, both from Nigeria and in diaspora. Among the Guild’s members in the US that attended the three day festival are, Joseph Benjamin, Daniel K. Daniel, Tamara Eteimo, Grace Charis Bassey, Nzube Onyia, Miltex Ene Ojiri, Femi Ogedegbe and many others. Leading the galaxy of stars from the home front from Nigeria to Miami are, Destiny Etiko,…

Many Nigerians suffer abroad because they did not seek God’s approval before going there – Bishop Akinola The presiding bishop, Rhema Christian Church and Towers (RCC&T), Taiwo Akinola, spoke with SEYI JOHN SALAU on the 32nd Rhema World Convention 2023 and why the congregation are thankful during the thanksgiving service held on 12 November 2023, at the Champion Peace Cathedral, Temidire, Sango-Ota, Ogun state, to conclude the ministry’s weeklong convention. Excerpts: Congratulations on your 32nd convocation; how has the journey been in the last 32 years? It has been filled with grace and glory that is just the truth. The…

It looks like Elon Musk had son X Æ A-12 in the Starship launch control room amid custody dispute with Grimes Elon Musk wasn’t the only celebrity in the control room at SpaceX’s Starship flight on Saturday. Kimbal Musk holds a child who appears to be Elon Musk’s son, X A-12, in a screengrab from SpaceX’s livestream of the Starship launch on X.SpaceX Kimbal Musk holds a child who appears to be Elon Musk’s son, X A-12, in a screengrab from SpaceX’s livestream of the Starship launch on X.SpaceX • Elon Musk’s son, X A-12, appears to have been in…

N1bn innovation hub funded by billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu unveiled at UNIMAID BUA Cement Plc., Abdul Samad Rabiu. [Twitter:@NTANewsNow] • VP Kashim Shettima has launched the N1 billion innovation hub donated by BUA Cement Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu to the University of Maiduguri. • The centre was built to foster the growth and advancement of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and researchers. • Both Shettima and Abdul Samad Rabiu were honoured with honorary doctorate degrees during the university’s 24th combined convocation.  Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the N1 billion International Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship donated by BUA Cement…

Billionaire Daughter Temi Otedola Recounts Being Broke and working in a Clothing Store to Earn $1500 Billionaire heiress and actress Temi Otedola recently shared insights into what she considers the most financially challenging period of her life. Speaking on a popular podcast hosted by Nigerian YouTuber Eniola Olanrewaju, also known as Korty EO, Temi responded to a question about the “brokest” she has ever been as the daughter of the wealthy Femi Otedola. The question elicited laughter from Temi, who described it as one of the funniest queries she has ever encountered. Recounting a pivotal moment during her teenage years,…

PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU: KNOWING THE MAN BEYOND POLITICS Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu (AKA POI) is a household name in Nigeria’s political space, specifically Edo State. Whether you like it or not, for a man who has not occupied a government position for over 16 years, his name has continued to recur in the conversation of mainstream politics. Such a man is worth knowing. A people’s man and a great mobilizer, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has somehow earned his place in the hearts of the Edo people. He often declares his Benin heritage proudly and emphasizes that he was born, raised, educated, and…