Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Moruf Oseni Takes Over as MD/CEO of Wema Bank‏ Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Moruf Oseni as the substantive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2023. “After serving in acting capacity since January 1, 2023, Oseni will be succeeding Ademola Adebise, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), “the bank said in a statement. “Oseni’s journey with Wema Bank began in 2012 when he joined as an Executive Director. Before his appointment as MD/CEO, he served as Deputy Managing Director for the last four years, a role where he demonstrated the…

THE REALITY OF NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY ‍ The 2023 elections did not reflect the will of the people, contends Chekwube Nzomiwu The most common definition of democracy often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, is “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” This definition presupposes that democracy is dependent on the will of the people. The nature of democracy is that elected officials are accountable to the people and hence, they must face the voters at regular intervals as prescribed by the constitution, to seek their mandate. However, Italian elite theorists, such as Vilfredo Pareto (1848-1923), Gaetano Mosca (1858-1941)…

Heifer Facilitates Access to Finance, Others for Smallholder Tomato Farmers in Badagry Heifer International Nigeria has said that it facilitated access to innovative finance, guaranteed fair market and insurance for smallholder tomato farmers in Dadi Louis and Topo communities in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. The incentives to the farmers are being achieved through linkages with private sector partners offering innovative finance and premium markets and implemented through off-take and loan agreements. The multi-partners initiative would enable the tomato farmers to operate at higher capacity and improve their livelihood by increasing their profit margins and closing their income gaps.…

Time to Rethink Our Ideas about Museums Traditionally, the preservation, documentation and display of their collection have been at the centre of the mission and activity of most art museums. This was the concept of a museum left for us in Nigeria by our colonial legacy. While, in the view of most museum professionals, these functions remain valid, the social function of museums is increasingly taking centre stage since the advent, in the 1970s, of the so-called “new museology” and more recently with “critical museology”. The question, what are art museums for? What do we want to achieve…

Eyakenoabasi Bob-Hassan: Nigeria’s Bling Connoisseur Creativity and ingenuity have been her guiding principles since she ventured into jewellery making. Her ability to transform rough gemstones into stunning pieces of jewellery won her a national laurel at the recently held Lagos Chapter of Women in Mining Gold and Gemstone where she emerged a winner. Welcome to the world of Eyakenoabasi Bob-Hassan, the brain behind Eno Bassé Diamonds. Funke Olaode writes she is a chip off the old block. Her father, Senator Effiong Bob is a successful Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served Nigeria from the state to the national level.…

Otedola Goes Higher Again   Quintessential businessman, Femi Otedola, is the real definition of the man with the Midas Touch, a mesmerising maestro in the art of money-making. For him, everything good seems to conspire in his favour. He has made good for himself as a businessman and one of Africa’s wealthiest. But there are lots yet unknown about the taciturn entrepreneur – His towering disposition and unequalled business wisdom. What this unassuming businessman has going for him is that despite conquering the business world like a volcano, he does not allow the frills and thrills of vulgar materialism to…

Buhari, Abiodun, Dabiri-Erewa Hail Anthony Joshua’s Defeat of Franklin Deji Elumoye and Michael Olugbode in AbujaPresident Muhammadu Buhari and Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun have celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent.Also, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, congratulated British-Nigerian former World heavyweight champion for getting his mojo back. Buhari, extolled the mentality of Joshua, who did not allow personal setbacks and obstacles to dent his resilient spirit.The president, in a statement yesterday, by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina,…

USSEC Demands Nigerians to Eat More Protein  By Elegbede Abiodun Worried about the rate of nutrition deficiency propelled by the inadequate consumption of proteins among Nigerians, especially children under-five, experts have seen the need to nip this trend in the bud. Thus, the United States Soybean Export Council, USSEC, through its one-year nationwide advocacy campaign, Right to Protein, is encouraging Nigerians to include proteinous foods in their daily diets while promoting access to protein-rich food sources for Nigerians. The campaign further aims to enlighten Nigerians on the fringe benefits of protein-rich foods and the right amount for well-being, healthy growth…

Providing Comprehensive Treatment, Psychotherapy for Cancer Patients – NSIA-LUTH Rebecca Ejifoma writes on the efforts of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, NSIA-LUTH, Cancer Centre, NLCC, in providing comprehensive treatment, including psychotherapy for cancer patients, while calling on Nigerians and West Africans to its state-of-the-art centre with cutting-edge equipment for early detection to tame cancer scourge. Despite the presence of fully equipped cancer care centre like the NLCC, no one wishes to be diagnosed with any form of cancer – cervical and breast, among others. This is because, over the years, experts have expressed worry at the rate…

Berlusconi Sad Osimhen Missed Milan Victory at Napoli, Declares Him World-class Player  Former AC Milan President, Silvio Berlusconi insisted at the weekend that Nigeria and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen is so good that he can fit into any team in the world. Berlusconi, 86, who is also a former Prime Minister of Italy said he is so particularly impressed with Osimhen and his strike teammate, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, as their combination has led to Napoli reaping 47 goal contributions from the duo in the Serie A so far this season. “Players like Kvaratskhelia or Osimhen would go well in any team…