Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

2023 FIFA WWC: African players to watch As the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 gets underway in Australia and New Zealand today, the following players are some of the key African players to look out for in the tournament. These players are among the most talked about and followed players on the continent on the back of their contribution during the CAF Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). They are Asisat Oshoala; Chiamaka Nnadozie; Ghizlane Chebbak; Onome Ebi, and Andile Dlamini. Asisat Oshoala Asisat Oshoala. 28-year-old Nigeria and Barcelona of Spain forward. She is a five-time African Women’s Player of…

Primate Ayodele Donates N500,000 To Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo, Places Him On Life Salary The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has donated the sum of N500,000 to veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Olumo Aka Agbako and placed him on life salary to celebrate his 100th birthday. This was done at an event held in Abeokuta today Thursday, 20th Of July, 2023. The event which was to decorate Primate Ayodele as the life patron and spiritual father of the Theatre Arts And Motions Pictures Practicioners Association Of Nigeria (TAMPAN) had several Nollywood actors and actresses including Bolaji…

A year-on-year ranking of the Headies Next Rated category since its inception The 2023 Headies nomination list is out and eyes will be on the Next Rated category where Asake, Seyi Vibez, Spyro, Victony and Young Jonn will be vying for the coveted award. Wizkid, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince At the first Headies, the prize for the Next Rated category was NGN100,000 and it was won by Asa. By the third edition, a car was presented to the winner of the category, which was Wande Coal. Since then, the award has held significant value because it serves as a…

Nigerians who are International Chess Masters Tani and Daniel are chessmasters [NYT/FIDA] Who are the Nigerian chess champions and masters? Today is International Chess Day. Every year on July 20 we mark the anniversary of the formation of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). UNESCO introduced the concept of commemorating this day as International Chess Day, and it has been done so since 1966. On this day, chess tournaments and events are held all around the world by FIDE, an organization with 181 chess federations as members. Tanitoluwa Emmanuel “Tani” Adewumi American-Nigerian chess player Tanitoluwa Emmanuel Adewumi was born in 2010,…

Pulse Nigeria announces 3rd edition of Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 has streamlined the category list from 29 to 23 to focus on core areas of influence. Pulse Influencers’ Awards is back for a third edition Pulse Nigeria, part of Africa’s leading innovative media company, Pulse, is excited to announce the return of the Pulse Influencer Awards for the third year running. With the theme of The Golden Era – Bold & Elegant, the event is set to take place on October 7, 2023. Online voting commences on Pulse Nigeria’s website on September 5, 2023. The Pulse…

Again, FG to shut section of Eko Bridge for 40 days repair The Federal and Lagos State governments have earlier reopened the Apongbon section of Eko Bridge after 15 months closure FG, Lagos govt reopen Eko/Apogbon bridges after 15 months closure. [Twitter:@jidesanwoolu] The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, has announced 40 days closure of the Island-bound lane of the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu section of Eko Bridge, beginning from Sunday. Kesha, in a statement on Thursday, in Lagos, said the announcement, made in collaboration with Lagos State Government, was as a result of damage noticed on some of the…

Top 10 African countries with the weakest currency exchange rates in 2023 Top 10 African nations in 2023 with the weakest currency exchange rates •Business Insider presents the top 10 African nations in 2023 with the weakest currency exchange rates. •This list is courtesy of Trading Economics • The list shows Africa’s 10 worst currencies compared to the dollar. Exchange rates are important in the global economy because they influence international trade, investments, and tourism. Understanding how exchange rates function and how they affect different sectors of the economy is critical for businesses, tourists, and governments. Exchange rates show how…

Nigeria’s Engr. Dr. Funmi Ayinke Wins ‘Emerging CEO Of The Year’ Award In London The Chief Executive Officer Of FunmiAyinke Nigeria Limited (FNL), Engr. Dr. (Amb) Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo has been recognized as the ‘Emerging CEO Of The Year 2023’ at the 13th edition of the recently concluded African Achievers Award that was held in the United Kingdom, London. Funmi Ayinke emerged winner of the prestigious and most sought after award on account of her commitment, excellence, capacity, sagacity, resilience, and efforts she put into her career as an Engineer, musician and a reality speaker. The award of the ‘Emerging CEO…

2 Critical Steps to Secure Your Finances This Year Image Credits: Finance Budda Fuel Prices is the least of your problems; you think your money is safe with you or in banks? You’re joking. We go out and make a lot of money, whenever the money touches your account all you can think of is spend. Most of the time you even spend it wisely but wisely doesn’t mean it is safe. The wisest way most of you keep money is by putting it in the bank, which is utterly foolish and an act of ignorance. You need to understand…

Senate Moves To Remove Age Limit Requirement For Employment The Senate has urged employers of labour in the country to de-emphasise age requirements as pre-condition for employment. The resolution was sequel to consideration and adoption of a motion at plenary on Wednesday. Who Sponsored the Motion for Age Requirement Pre-condition for Employment in Nigeria? The motion titled “Age Requirement Pre-condition for Employment in Nigeria, Urgent Need for Intervention” was sponsored by Abba Moro (PDP- Benue). Mr Moro, in his motion, said age limit as precondition for employment violates Chapter 4, section 42(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of…