Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

South Africa leads environmental sustainability rankings ahead of Nigeria, Kenya ezgifcom-webp-to-jpg(4) • South Africa emerges as the top-performing African nation in combating climate change. • The report noted that many African countries are rapidly enhancing their sustainability efforts. • The report exposes a significant awareness gap among businesses in Africa and the Middle East regarding the UN-led COP process. In a groundbreaking report released on Thursday, South Africa emerges as the frontrunner in combatting climate change in Africa. The Middle East and Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard, a comprehensive evaluation of government and business initiatives, applauds South Africa’s commitment to environmental…

Rite Foods Boss, Adegunwa Wins Top Honour At Nigeria Marketing Awards 2023 In a significant achievement, Seleem Adegunwa, the Managing Director of Rite Foods Limited, has been honored with the prestigious Inspirational Marketing Leader Award at the Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA) 2023. The NMA, dedicated to recognising excellence in brand marketing in Nigeria, has highlighted Adegunwa’s vibrant and innovative marketing approach that propelled Rite Foods Limited to a commanding position in Africa’s largest economy. The Nigerian Marketing Awards, known for acknowledging marketing industry excellence and entrepreneurial innovation, bestowed upon Adegunwa the title of “Inspirational Marketing Leader of the Year” in…

Guinness World Record holder Jaan Roose takes Daring Walk Across Lagos Bridge and Tracks Jaan Roose, renowned Estonian slackliner and holder ofGuinness World Records, undertook a daring feat on Thursday by walking on a rope from Sterling Towers in the Marina area of Lagos to the Onome Rig. The project was commissioned by Red Bull, aiming to capture what they term the “Perfect Lagos Selfie.” Recruited for this ambitious initiative, Roose’s breathtaking journey was detailed by Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Instagram. Akosile explained the vision behind the effort, stating, “Red Bull is…

AbdulRazaq equips General Hospital Omu-Aran Kwara State Hospital Management Board has deployed three laboratory equipment to General Hospital, Omu-Aran in continuation of the AbdulRazaq administration’s efforts towards achieving universal health coverage for Kwarans. Some of the equipment delivered as received by the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Oguntoye includes Hematology Analyzer, Chemistry Analyzer, Electrolyte analyzer which the surgeon noted will reduce travel time in search of affordable healthcare and enhance access to quality services as envisioned by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. According to the CMD, these equipment will go along way in improving service delivery to the people of…

Journalist: How I Was Kidnapped After Leaving Aso Rock One of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) assigned to cover the Presidential Villa in Abuja has narrated how he was abducted… One of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) assigned to cover the Presidential Villa in Abuja has narrated how he was abducted by gunmen. The correspondent had mistakenly boarded a wrong vehicle at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, on the way home after an assignment. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recover from the trauma and has become generally afraid of everyone around…

World Bank disburses $299.99 mn of $800 mn palliative loan to Nigeria • The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up. • The financial institution disclosed that, with roughly 37.5% of the entire loan disbursed, there remains a pending balance of around $442.88 million. • The initiative is aimed at supporting 15 million households across the nation, with each household expected to receive N75,000 within three months. The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the National…

World Bank disburses $299.99 mn of $800 mn palliative loan to Nigeria • The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up. • The financial institution disclosed that, with roughly 37.5% of the entire loan disbursed, there remains a pending balance of around $442.88 million. • The initiative is aimed at supporting 15 million households across the nation, with each household expected to receive N75,000 within three months. The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the…

Kwara Journalist, Allen Wins Harmony Golf Tourney Jide Allen of Ilorin Golf Club emerged the overall winner at the 2nd edition of the Harmony Golf Tournament in Ilorin, Kwara State. The veteran… Jide Allen of Ilorin Golf Club emerged the overall winner at the 2nd edition of the Harmony Golf Tournament in Ilorin, Kwara State. The veteran sports journalist with Radio Kwara played a total of 75 gross to beat a field of over 150 golfers drawn from various golf clubs across the country. Habeeb Akeem of Ilorin Golf Club finished in second place with a gross of…

2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out Olakiitan Adetutu Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Gbolahan Adetayo Media Network, the brain behind the prestigious Yoruba Movie Gist Awards, has finally unveiled the much anxiously awaited nominees list for the 2023 Yoruba Movie Gist Awards. The biggest award ceremony in the Yoruba movie industry, is set up to reward hardwork and diligence among both the onscreen and off-screen movers and shakers of Nollywood, and its scheduled to hold in December 10th amidst pomp and pageantry. The nomination list for this year edition is here and you can start voting your favourite…

PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU, POISED FOR GREATER EDO AND LANDMARK DEVELOPMENTS. …he has the blueprints for sustainable development (SIMPLE AGENDA)_  A lot has been said about Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu (POI) as a man with exceptional character, a man with a heart of gold, a detribalize man, a man with strong political acumen and an indisputable loyal party man with the collective interests of the masses as his driving force, but the well-being of Edo people both home and in the diaspora, the propensity towards the betterment of our dear state and her people is the centre piece of his agenda. We…