Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How to avoid bad debts Man sitting at desk and checking his domestic bill, he is using a calculator, home finance concept Man sitting at desk and checking his domestic bill, he is using a calculator. In this report, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes on how to avoid debt challenges Debt, whether personal or general, is a subject often avoided in conversations and can place individuals in challenging circumstances. It can weigh an individual down, and trample on his ambitions. For instance, Tunde Ajayi’s debt saga commenced as he found himself jobless, an unfortunate casualty of the unforeseen downsizing that struck…

Lagos declares zero tolerance for street trading Street-Trading-In-Lagos-Hawking-hawkers The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, read the Riot Act to street traders in the state, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and Eko Bridge. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji, in a statement, declared zero tolerance for street trading in the areas. Omobolaji stressed that the action was in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to promote a cleaner and more aesthetic environment, ensure total enforcement of the environmental sanitation laws and create a safer state for all. The Omobolaji warned that anyone apprehended would…

My real friends are few – DJ Cuppy Disc jockey and singer, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has spoken about how few she realised her real friends are at the age of 30. DJ Cuppy clocked 30 years old on November 11, 2022. In a tweet Tuesday night, she said her real friends are so few that they can be counted with a finger. “At 30, I can probably count my real friends on one hand. Maybe even on one finger,” she tweeted. Meanwhile, DJ cuppy who is the daughter of popular billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, got engaged…

Union Bank Recognised as an Exemplary Advocate for Gender Equality at The GenderLeaders Awards Union Bank of Nigeria has received recognition for its contribution toadvancing Gender Equality in the workplace. The bank won two awards at the Nigeria2EqualGender Leader Awards, in the ‘Gender Equality Champion’ and ‘Gender Diversity in SupplyChain’ category.The inaugural awards ceremony which held in Lagos was organised by the InternationalFinance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) andaims to recognise and celebrate private sector companies and business leaders who havedemonstrated exceptional commitment and efforts in advancing gender equality. The awards served as a recognition…

Taraba Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas Has Fulfilled His Promises Within 39 Days In Office The Governor of Taraba state, Dr. Agbu Kefas has surpassed the expectations of several people in just 39 days in office. Of course, He isn’t a stranger when it comes to Taraba politics. He has held some positions politically and has successfully served Nigeria during his days as a military personnel and therefore, many expected so much from him. Within 39 days, He has not only met the expectations of the people but surpassed them. In the history of Taraba state, there has been no governor…

Building Africa’s Ability to Export to China: Standard Bank Showcases African Produce at China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC and Africa’s largest bank by assets, in collaboration with its equity partner, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is proud to announce its participation in the third biennial China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE). The expo, from 29 June to 02 July 2023 in Changsha, China, aims to bolster Africa’s export capacity to China and foster direct business cooperation at the sub-national level. This year’s CAETE theme is…

My life is a testimony – Singer Tems Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has said her life is a “testimony.” Tems made the claims while delivering a prologue at the 2023 Essence Festival on July 2nd, in New Orleans, USA. She singer who seemed to have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from fans reflected that she started from Lagos. “You know, my life is a testimony. I guess, for those who don’t understand, I’m from Lagos, Nigeria,” Tems said. The singer, thereafter, performed ‘Essence’; her record-breaking collaborative song with Wizkid who…

Comic Republic Signs Deal with Universal Studios to Bring African Superheroes to the Screen Growing up, Jide Martin consumed a lot of Western media and comics. Like young consumers across the continent, however, he grew increasingly frustrated with the way Africans were depicted. As he grew older, he resolved to change that, and in 2013, he founded Comic Republic. “I started a comic book company when I could, mostly to create icons and the right narratives for the next generations. While I was growing up, most Western media I liked portrayed us negatively or as being primitive, but…

Amusan Wins 100m Hurdles Event In Stockholm Diamond League Tobi Amusan delivered an impressive performance to win the 100m hurdles event at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden, her second win of the season. Following her impressive showing in the Lausanne Diamond League, World-Record holder Amusan returned to action at the Stockholm Diamond League against a less-fancied field without Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Tia Jones. Amusan wasted no time, dominating the event and powering home in 12.52s, five-hundredths of a second slower than her SB of 12.47s set at the Ostrava Golden Spike event. Irishwoman Sarah Lavin finished in…

Amusan Wins 100m Hurdles Event in Stockholm Diamond League Tobi Amusan delivered an impressive performance to win the 100m hurdles event at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden, her second win of the season. Following her impressive showing in the Lausanne Diamond League, World-Record holder Amusan returned to action at the Stockholm Diamond League against a less-fancied field without Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Tia Jones. Amusan wasted no time, dominating the event and powering home in 12.52s, five-hundredths of a second slower than her SB of 12.47s set at the Ostrava Golden Spike event. Irishwoman…