Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

CHIBOK SCHOOL GIRLS AND SDGs IN NIGERIA  Nine years ago, some 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their dormitories at the Government Girls Secondary School Chibok, Borno State. These girls were preparing earnestly for their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination but unfortunately, they did not write the much-anticipated exams that would launch them to actualizing their career paths. Some were lucky to escape. But the political and media drama after the kidnap was depressing as local, regional and global media platforms kept reporting about the issue while the government in our opinion did not swiftly act in the girls’ best…

Official Bank: Okpekpe Race Gets Development Bank Backing  By Elegbede Abiodun Nigeria’s primary development finance institution set up to promote growth and sustainability, Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), has renewed its partnership with the Okpekpe international 10km road race as its official bank. This much was disclosed yesterday in Lagos by their third the Okpekpe Race Director, Zack Amodu. The bank first came on board the Okpekpe train in 2018 and has continued to renew its commitment with every edition of the historic race. “We are delighted to announce, once again, that DBN, a leading financial institution in Nigeria,…

Abuja International Marathon 5km Race is Open but Prizes Are for Student Only students from Nigeria secondary schools, either private or government-owned, who are 17 years or below are eligible for prizes to be awarded to winners of the 5km Student Race category of the Abuja International Marathon slated for April 29, 2023. Speaking to the media in Abuja on Thursday, FCT Director of School Sports, Adamu Hashimu, said the essence of the 5km race is to encourage our youth to embrace road races and marathons, “Nigerians who are familiar with the performances of our people will remember that…

President in Sallah Message Says 2023 Polls So Transparent His Party Lost Ground in Many States Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Kingsley Nwezeh, Adedayo Akinwale, Udora Orizu in Abuja, Segun Awofadeji in Gombe, Michael Olugbode in Damaturu, James Sowole in Abeokuta, Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in his Eid-el-Fitri message, reflected on the 2023 general election, and, again, concluded the exercise was so transparent that his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), lost ground in many states.Buhari’s message came as many prominent Nigerian leaders, including the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, yesterday, congratulated Muslims…

Buhari celebrates last Sallah in Aso Rock, says ‘I can’t wait to go home.’ President Muhammadu Buhari says he cannot wait to head to his hometown in Daura, Katsina state, after he hands over on May 29. Buhari spoke on Friday at his ninth and final Sallah celebration at the presidential villa, Abuja. The president described himself as being lucky to have led Nigeria in various capacities. He also thanked the residents of Abuja for “tolerating him” in the last seven and a half years. “I can’t wait to go home. I deliberately arranged to be as far away as…

How Nigeria Can Earn N1tn From Mushrooms Annually – Don A mushroom plant scientist, Prof. Sami Ayodele, has urged the Federal Government to create an opportunity for farmers to embrace mushroom cultivation to serve as alternative means of farming and income generation for the country. Ayodele made the call in Abuja on Thursday while delivering the National Open University of Nigeria’s 22nd inaugural lecture with the topic: “Mushrooms: Friends or Foes.” He said it was imperative for the government to sensitise citizens on the benefits of mushroom cultivation for wealth creation and poverty alleviation. “It is imperative for the government…

Demas Nwoko Wins Golden Lion Award Nigerian born artist, designer and architect, Prince Demas Nwoko, is the recipient of the highly prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale, Venice, Italy. The prestigious award, will be conferred on him on the 20th of May, 2023, at Ca’ Giustinian, Venice. Exhibition of the iconic architectural works of Nwoko, will be on for a period of 6 months, starting from May 20th to November 26th, 2023. The exhibition titled ‘The Laboratory of the Future’ will be held in historical venues of Giardini, Arsenale…

Mr. Eazi sells his portfolio company, Vydia, for $1 billion Nigerian singer and business mogul, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi has sold Vydia, the portfolio company of his venture capital fund, Zagadat Capital, for $1 billion. The digital audio and video distribution infrastructure company was acquired by American firm, gamma. Gamma is a music and technology firm owned by former Apple Music Executive, Larry Jackson. Speaking on the acquisition, Jackson said Vydia epitomises the vision of gamma as an ideal company. The deal is the biggest in the history of Afrobeats. Mr Eazi is also the owner…

Demas Nwoko Wins Golden Lion Award Nigerian born artist, designer and architect, Prince Demas Nwoko, is the recipient of the highly prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale, Venice, Italy. The prestigious award, will be conferred on him on the 20th of May, 2023, at Ca’ Giustinian, Venice. Exhibition of the iconic architectural works of Nwoko, will be on for a period of 6 months, starting from May 20th to November 26th, 2023. The exhibition titled ‘The Laboratory of the Future’ will be held in historical venues of Giardini, Arsenale and…

Abuja International Marathon 5km Race is Open but Prizes Are for Students Only students from Nigeria secondary schools, either private or government-owned, who are 17 years or below are eligible for prizes to be awarded to winners of the 5km Student Race category of the Abuja International Marathon slated for April 29, 2023. Speaking to the media in Abuja on Thursday, FCT Director of School Sports, Adamu Hashimu, said the essence of the 5km race is to encourage our youth to embrace road races and marathons, “Nigerians who are familiar with the performances of our people will remember that when…