Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Peter Okoye and wife celebrate 10th wedding anniversary Peter and his ‘beautiful oyinye’ are celebrating their new milestone. Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo are marking 18 years of togetherness and 10 years of marriage Pop icon Peter Okoye of P-Square and his wife have hit the 10-year mark in their marriage and are celebrating a decade of marital bliss. The singer and his wife, Lola, marked their 10th wedding anniversary. Lola celebrated the joyous occasion in a heartwarming Instagram post. Her caption read, “Happy 10th anniversary to my incredibly kind-hearted husband. Thank you @peterpsquare for always having my back. 10…

Meet the 84 women competing to be Miss Universe 2023 The Miss Universe competition is a celebration of global pageant winners, bringing together the best of the best for the ultimate crown. The 2023 Miss Universe pageant has 84 contestants. Courtesy of Miss Universe • The 72nd annual Miss Universe pageant will take place on Saturday in El Salvador. • Eighty-four women from all over the world are competing for the pageant world’s biggest crown. • The contestants include lawyers, models, and artists. The 2023 pageant will take place on Saturday in El Salvador, and current Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel…

2023 CAF Player Award: Osimhen makes top 10 nominees list Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen tops the list of 10-man nominees for the 2023 CAF Men Player of the Year Award scheduled to take place on December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco. CAF have trimmed down the 2023 Player of the Year nominees list to 10 players which includes the biggest names in African football. The initial nominations list featured 30 players but has now been reduced to 10 and Super Eagles star is the only Nigerian that made it. Osimhen makes the list alongside Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat, Yaccine Bounou,…

We are proud to be at the forefront of financial services technology infrastructure and innovation Obi Emetarom, CEO and Co-Founder Qore. Qore, Africa’s leading Banking -as-a-Service platform provider. proudly announces the successful completion of the inaugural Nexus 2023, a transformative customer experience event, held in Lagos to showcase Qore’s innovative suite of software solutions, while offering attendees a glimpse into the future of technology for financial services. Below is the interview with Qore’s CEO and Co-Founder, Emeka Emetarom, after the event. What is the rationale behind Nexus 2023 and what does Qore hope to achieve with the event? • We…

Africa will be world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024 — EIU The continent of Africa will be the second fastest-growing major economy in the world in 2024, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and advisory unit of the Economist Group. With a population surpassing 1.2 billion, the continent is projected to outpace North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia in growth estimates for 2024. However, Asia, propelled by China and India, is expected to surpass the continent in growth, according to the EIU. The research agency’s forecasts about Africa were captured in its…

Living alone increases risk of depression, says recent study Living alone has its ups and downs [Dreamstime] • Previous studies have shown that living alone is linked to the risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and premature death. • According to the study, financial support from families emerges as a crucial factor for buffering depression. • The report characterises living alone as a unique residential style resulting from being unmarried, widowed, or other reasons. Living alone has been associated with a higher risk of depressive symptoms among older people, according to a recent report titled: “Living alone and the risk…

Living alone increases risk of depression, says recent study Living alone has its ups and downs [Dreamstime] • Previous studies have shown that living alone is linked to the risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and premature death. • According to the study, financial support from families emerges as a crucial factor for buffering depression. • The report characterises living alone as a unique residential style resulting from being unmarried, widowed, or other reasons. • Visit africa.businessinsider.com for more business stories. Living alone has been associated with a higher risk of depressive symptoms among older people, according to a recent…

Adron Homes, Making Incredible Housing, Landed Properties Affordable To Nigerians Nigerians are now able to purchase incredible properties at affordable prices, thanks to Adron Homes and Properties which is making it possible. Adron Homes, which is based in Lagos, Nassarawa, Abuja, Ekiti, Oyo, and Ogun states in Nigeria, is offering Nigerians the opportunity to purchase properties at prices that are much lower than the market rate. The properties are located in some of the most desirable areas of the city, including Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Lekki. The firm is offering a range of properties, from luxury apartments to commercial buildings.…

‘When you make money, it’s not yours,’ Mikel Obi reveals pressure on African footballers Former Super Eagles and Chelsea legend, Mikel Obi has revealed the pressure most African footballers face when they have their breakthrough, saying, ‘When you make money, it’s not yours.’ The 36-year-old highlighted that the pressure to demand money often comes from the immediate and sometimes extended family, adding that most African footballers choose not to speak about it. He made this known while appearing on the latest episode of Vibes with 5 podcast with Rio Ferdiannd. His words: “We come from Africa, and this is something…

Art of Technology 5.0 to Explore The Relationship Between Technology and Creativity, Organizers Say Organizers of the biggest tech ecosystem event in Nigeria, Art Of Technology Lagos, have revealed that the fifth edition of the conference will explore the symbiotic relationship between technology and creativity. Speaking on the event scheduled to be held in December, Olatubosun Alake, convener of the conference and Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State, revealed that the conference in its fifth edition will espouse two critical pillars that are shaping the future of Lagos State. “AOT 5.0 focuses on two pillars – “The Creative…