Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Making Money From Banking Stocks The banking or financial sector comprises companies that provide consumers with financial services. This includes retail banks, insurance companies, and investments services firms. This sector has a great impact on the economy. The stronger it is, the stronger the economy becomes. But as the sector weakens, as evidenced by the events leading up to the Great Depression, the economy begins to trail. So, a healthy, stable economy requires a strong financial and banking sector. Many of the stocks in this sector pay dividends, which many value investors believe is a good sign of a…

Tinubu’s First 100 Days in Office Relax, I am aware that the man has only been in office for one month. From the way he is going, he certainly has a thing or two to celebrate thus far. But there is no real need for such a celebration, which will probably be accompanied by a public holiday this time. It will not add any real value to his performance, or historical track record, as a leader. Tinubu must keep his eyes on the ball. Let us begin to do things differently. So, before his handlers prance off, in a frenetic…

Osimhen beats Salah again, ranked sixth most valuable player in the world as Saka makes list Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his superiority over Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as Africa’s most valuable player in the World at the moment. Nigeria Super Eagles and SSC Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been named amongst other superstars with Mohamed Salah missing in the top 25 most valuable players list according to a report from Spanish media outlet Marca. The latest ranking comes just weeks after CIES Football Observatory also ranked Osimhen as the player with the highest market value in Africa. In…

Why Nigerian Military Is A United Force – Ex-CDS Irabor Immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has explained why the Nigerian Armed Forces are a one united family, which enjoys unity and bond not found in any other sector. Irabor spoke at a reception organised by the Defence Headquarters DHQ) shortly after a Pulling Out Parade after 37 years in Service and 29 months as CDS, held in his honour in Abuja on Friday. He said, “the friendship and unity that exist within the Armed Forces, you can’t find it anywhere and that is why you…

[COMPULSORY RETIREMENT] Many to go, as DHQ gives senior officers July 3 deadline Many top military officers are to go on compulsory retirement, following a Monday, July 3, 2023 deadline given to them by the Defence Headquarters. A credible source told ASHENEWS that many of the senior officers, especially those of the Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course 38, had tendered their resignation immediately after the new Service Chiefs were announced by the Presidency. This is contained in statement from the Defence Headquarters signed by Maj-Gen. Y. Yahaya for the Chief of Defence Staff on Monday The senior officers are within…

Fuel subsidy removal: Monthly Allocation to states Doubled in June: Senator Gbenga Daniel Fuel subsidy removal: Monthly Allocation to states Doubled in June: Senator Gbenga Daniel A member representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has revealed that the monthly allocations to states in June 2023 almost doubled what it used to be before the fuel subsidy was removed. The former governor made this revelation during an interview he granted TVC News when accessing the quick pace of work done so far by the president 30days after his inauguration into office. “As a person, I’m…

Microscopic Handbag Sells for $63,750: The Ultimate in Bag Miniaturization In a display of extreme fashion trends, a microscopic handbag, smaller than a grain of salt, has fetched an astonishing price of $63,750 (£50,569) at an auction. The tiny bag, measuring just 657 x 222 x 700 micrometers, requires a microscope to appreciate its design. Created by the Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF, known for its controversial designs, the microscopic handbag takes the concept of small purses to the absolute extreme. The bag features the branding of luxury handbag designer Louis Vuitton, although it is not officially associated with the brand.…

Fuel Subsidy: FG saves N400bn in a month The Federal Government has so far saved about N400bn as a result of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, since May 31, 2023, when the initiative was officially implemented, oil marketers stated on Thursday. Also, the oil dealers stated that there was a high possibility for the cost of petrol to rise in July, going by the recent floating of the naira against the United States dollar by the Federal Government. The Central Bank of Nigeria unified the country’s exchange rates into the Investors and Exporters…

Akinmolayan makes a strong case for streaming movies The critically acclaimed director shares his thoughts on the ongoing streaming vs cinema argument. With the advent of Netflix, HBO, Prime Video, and now Disney+, more moviegoers have turned to streaming platforms to meet their entrainment demands. The soaring demand to stream movies at home got even higher in 2020 when everyone was stuck indoors due to the COVID pandemic. Even with the pandemic behind us, more projects are going straight to streaming as opposed to hitting cinemas first before eventually landing on streamers. As a result, there is an ongoing streaming…

Bauchi Gov Mohammed gifts ₦75,000 each to 3,000 pilgrims in Mecca Gidado also said the that the state government would partner NAHCON to address some of the challenges being experienced by the state’s Hajj commission in the hold land. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State with his entourage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. [Twitter:Umara] Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has distributed 300 Saudi Riyals to each of the more than 3,000 Bauchi pilgrims in the holy land of Mecca. This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Alhaji Mukthar…