Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu Slashes Travel Cost by 60 percent, Reduces Number of Personnel on Foreign and Local Official Trips. Barely a month after the Controversial Trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate change conference which generated a lot of controversy, President Bola Tinubu has directed a drastic slash in expenditure of Government on travels by 60 percent. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Ajuri Ngelale while Briefing StateHouse Correspondent at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja said by this decision, the President has directed that a specific number of persons are allowed to travel officially with…

A Company Promoting Hair Is Set To Create Employment Opportunities at South-East States In an effort to support the current efforts of both the federal and state governments in creating gainful employment in the South-East, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Hair Limited and Radiant Revive Limited, Steve Maduka, promoter of a leading hair and hair products company in Nigeria has concluded plans to open five additional branches in the state capitals of all the South-eastern states. The hair boss who disclosed this to news men during the launch of his new outlet at the International Trade Fair Complex, Ojo during the…

One Day, Osimhen Will Win AFCON Title Newly crowned African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is a star on a mission. He wants to transform the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title. The Napoli forward topped the African poll last month to finish ahead of Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Moroccan Achraf Hakimi and become the first Nigerian winner since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. It was a reward for helping his club to its first Italian title in 33 years and also scoring consistently for the Super Eagles. But amid the successes, there…

Dangote Refinery May Test-Run Anytime This Week Dangote refinery inches closer to the commencement of test run anytime this week following the receipt of a sixth crude oil cargo yesterday, a development that may eventually begin the billowing from the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant into operation following its inauguration last May. The refinery was built at a cost of $19.5 billion by the President, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote. The commencement of the test run leading to the start of full refining operation, will make Nigeria, which currently imports most of its fuel, self-sufficient and able…

SMEFest2024: Jasper SME Hub Set To Host Emmanuel Olujobi Jasper SME Hub, a startup accelerator and business school, is set to host small business owners at the annual SMEFest, reputed as one of the largest gathering of small business owners coming together to learn, connect with investors and build frameworks to boost Africa’s SME GDP. The Founder, Emmanuel Olujobi has noted that “the SME sector as one of the largest single contributors to the GDP of Nigeria, needs greater attention and support. This is why we are committed to supporting the growth of 100,000 SMEs by 2025, through our Programmes,…

AFEL announces winners of its inaugural Economic Impact Challenge In event that celebrates intellect, innovation, and a commitment to shaping Africa’s economic future, Africa’s Future Economic Leaders (AFEL) proudly announced the exceptional winners of its inaugural Economic Impact Challenge. This challenge, held from October to December 2023, not only recognises the importance of youth-driven solutions but also highlights AFEL’s dedication to promoting economic awareness and innovation across the African continent. AFEL’s Economic Impact Challenge, according to the organisers, is aimed to encourage research, creativity, and active participation among economics and law students, with a focus on enhancing their knowledge and…

LAMATA will unveil its Rail Mass Transit Red Line by March The Lagos State Government has assured that its Rail Mass Transit Red Line is on course for the planned unveiling in March with all of its infrastructure nearing completion. Giving an update in a video obtained by The PUNCH on Monday, the Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, said the agency was “confident and comfortable that we will meet the deadline that Mr Governor has given us.” Akinajo said the tracks for the rail system were 95 per cent completed while the eight train stations…

Visa-free regimes to bolster African tourism growth in 2024 African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to other African countries by abolishing visa requirements. In 2023, most African countries made significant strides to liberalize their visa regimes, with Rwanda and Kenya being the latest to completely remove visa requirements for all African travellers, joining Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles. Kenya’s transition towards a visa-free regime saw the country’s Immigration Department receive almost ten thousand applications for the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) allowing foreign nationals…

Mr Eazi Shares How 2face and Jamaican Dancehall star Inspired him Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, a celebrity singer and entrepreneur, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has revealed how his senior colleague, 2face Idibia and Jamaican dancehall star, Beenie Man inspired his catchphrase, ‘Zagadat’. He said his catchphrase “Zagadat” was inspired by lyrics from 2Face’s ‘Nfana Ibaga’ remix featuring Beenie Man. Speaking in an interview with Capital Xtra, UK, Mr Eazi explained that he couldn’t have copyright issues with the slang because he didn’t say it the same way it was said in the song. He said: “Big shout out to Beenie…

Gov Sule Shows Finesse In Tennis Match While Complimenting The Wedding Of His Personal Coach Gov Sule Shows Finesse In Tennis Match While Complimenting The Wedding Of His Personal Coach Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, showed clash and finesse in a testimonial tennis match in commemoration of the wedding fatiha of Usman Shuaibu Enwo, his personal Tennis Coach. The Governor who won the game by 6-4 at the Project Quarters’ Tennis Court, Lafia, on Sunday, congratulated the latest groom on his successful wedding to his heartthrob, Halima Iliyasu, on Saturday, at Kpanza village, Farin Ruwa Development…