Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

EMY Africa Awards set to host Naija alumni to glamorous soirée in Lagos   The prestigious platform is dedicated to celebrating exceptional African personalities The 8th Annual EMY Africa Awards is around the corner, and as a special build-up event, EMY Africa is organising an exclusive soirée in Lagos, Nigeria. The prestigious platform founded by Kojo Soboh is dedicated to celebrating exceptional African men and personalities for their remarkable achievements, and significant contributions, and for inspiring positive change across Africa and beyond, including complementary awards to women challenging the status quo. The awards have become an annual hallmark event, drawing…

F-1 visa denials for African scholars studying in the U.S. have skyrocketed according to new report F-1 visa denials for African scholars studying in the U.S. have skyrocketed according to new report F-1 visa denials for African scholars studying in the U.S. have surged by 68% from 2015 to 2022. Despite improvements in visa processing, African students face 53% higher denial rates compared to other regions. The report calls for urgent policy reforms to ensure equitable access to U.S. education for African students. An alarming trend emerges as a new report by the Presidents’ Alliance and Shorelight reveals a steep…

US Mission hosts the Headies as it returns to Atlanta for 2023 edition The US Consular General lauds the creative partnership between Nigerian and the United States. The U.S. Mission has hailed the creative industry collaboration between the United States and Nigeria that is bringing the two countries closer together in music, film, fashion, arts, tech, professional and educational exchanges. Delivering remarks at the pre-award reception in honor of the 16th Annual Headies Music Awards, U.S. Consul General Will Stevens applauded the burgeoning ties of the two countries in the creative industry. Consul General Stevens explained that the return of…

ONE MILLION TREE PLANTING TARGET:MINISTRY BEGINS REPLACEMENT OF UNGERMINATED SEEDLINGS In ts bid at ensuring that the Ogun State Ministry of Forestry meets its one million trees targeted for the year planting, the Ministry has commenced a Beat Up exercise. Beat Up exercise is an effort made at replanting trees planted but not germinating. This may be a result of a lack of adequate rainfall and other factors that usually hinder the growth of such trees. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Forestry, Mr. Timothy Olatunji stated this during the exercise at Ijale Forest Reserve in Aworo, Yewa North Local Government…

Rita Daniels, the mother of actress Regina Daniels, has taken to social media to share her identity as a strong woman. Accompanied by a striking photo of herself, Rita‘s post has captivated the attention of her numerous followers and admirers. While she chose not to divulge the intimate details of her journey, Rita confidently stated that if people were to hear her story, they would undoubtedly put respect on her name. Her words left fans and admirers intrigued, curious about the circumstances that have shaped her into the strong woman she proudly portrays “Behind every strong woman, there is a…

Ganduje emerges APC National Chairman  Ganduje emerges APC National Chairman The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has confirmed the appointment of the immediate-past Kano Governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the party. Megastarmagazine reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are attending the 12th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party. NEC made the decision at the meeting underway in Abuja on Thursday. It also appointed Senator Basiru Ajibola as National Secretary. Developing Story… Applesbite.com

AIR PEACE BOSS, DR ALLEN ONYEMA GIVES HOPE TO FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN ATHLETICS HEROES AIR PEACE BOSS, DR ALLEN ONYEMA GIVES HOPE TO FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN ATHLETICS HEROES It was an emotional, sad/joyful gathering at Eko Hotels and suite as the Air Peace Airline Boss, Dr Allen Onyema put smiles on the faces of Nigeria’s forgotten athletics heroes of the 80s Green Eagle squad as well as the 1976 Olympians whose dreams were shattered by the then milliary regime. The Legal Practitioner turned Airline guru could not but confess to the media his unconditional love for his country Nigeria as One Nation.…

Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Bill for Southwest Development Commission Passes First Reading at Senate Senate Governor Gbenga Daniel’s Bill for Southwest Development Commission Passes First Reading at Senate In a significant step towards advancing the interests of the southwest, a bill sponsored by Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the former governor and current senator representing Ogun East in the national assembly, has successfully passed its first reading at the Senate. The Southwest Development Commission bill aims to establish a commission entrusted with the responsibility of receiving and managing funds from the federal government, among other crucial functions. Notably, the commission will focus on…

Why Russian Investors Should Localise Production In Nigeria — Envoy Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigerian Ambassador to the Russian Federation on Tuesday encouraged investors from Russian to localise the production of their goods in Nigeria. Shehu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Moscow urged the Russian investors to explore the enormous potential in Africa, particularly Nigeria. Speaking on the just concluded 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit, Shehu identified trade as one of the areas Nigeria would focus in its economic cooperation with Russia. According to him, with the platform provided by the summit we can…

ProU Plans Big for Nigerian Students, Launches Online College One of Africa’s premier higher institutions, ProU Education Nigeria, has launched the ProU Online College to provide quality job-ready diplomas and certificates for Nigerian students.  The online college established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with accreditation from EduQua, a body recognised and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government, aims at making Nigerian students’ transition from education to professional life smooth. The parent company, ProU, is Africa’s first education institution bringing together the latest technological expertise from Europe, best global education partners and proven pedagogy that connects students with global opportunities.…