Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG Aims N12bn From New Vehicle Tax The Federal Government is set to make about N12bn a year from the N1,000 Proof of Ownership Certificate verification fee motorists are to pay. Last week, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, disclosed this. He stated that this certificate would help vehicle owners and the government assure the integrity of all vehicles registered on the National Vehicle and Identification Scheme database and track car theft and recovery of stolen vehicles. He said, “To this end, the Federal Government has introduced the issuance of annual Proof of Ownership Certificate for all…

Sterling Bank as Top Destination for Talents Oluchi Chibuzor examines Sterling Bank’s committment to creating a workplace that empowers talents to do their best work and become the best version of themselves Over the years, human capital has been recognised as one of the most important resources for the success of organizations. According to American business magnate and philanthropist, Bill Gates, “In the long run, your human capital is your main base of competition.” Similarly, Arianna Huffington, a Greek-American author, who has been named on the Time Magazine list of the world’s most influential people and Forbes Most Powerful Women…

Gov AbdulRazaq Restates Support for Tourism to Boost Economic Growth in Kwara Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the weekend said the administration would double down its efforts to make the state a tourism hub through the rich cultures of its peoples. Speaking in Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of the state during the Emirate’s Sallah Nko festival, the governor said the state is endowed with beautiful cultures that can attract tourists and boost local economy. The Sallah Nko festival is a yearly socio-cultural gathering where the people of Lafiagi Emirate, including village heads, pay homage to the…

“Women Die In Marriages Over Fear To Speak Out” — Chisom Flower Controversial influencer, Chisom flower shares her take on why women fail to speak up in marriages when they undergo abuse and other life-threatening challenges. It is worth noting that Chisom alongside others called out the sensational singer, Davido Adeleke for having a relationship that led to pregnancy. Calling out the singer, however, cost the young lady her job after which she apologized to the singer’s fans for crossing paths with them. In a follow-up post, Chisom Flower justified speaking up as a form of bravery that many women…

IGP restores awards, commendation tradition in NPF •ears up for Nigeria Police Awards Night The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the resuscitation of the Awards and Commendation system for the Nigerian Police Force, to be implemented under his guidance to enhance motivation and encouragement among police personnel nationwide. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, “this renewed commendation system represents a significant advancement from the past, as it now covers all officers involved in…

NEWSFIRSTBANK INTRODUCES THE FIRST HUMANOID ROBOT, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS NEWSFIRSTBANK INTRODUCES THE FIRST HUMANOID ROBOT, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS FirstBank has launched an industry first Humanoid Robot at its Adetokunbo Ademola VI, Lagos Digital Experience Centre (DXC) Branch The robot is among the phased configuration of the bank’s state-of-the-art digitally led self-service branch The Humanoid Robot is equipped with Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking on the role of a friendly branch staff. In furtherance to its leading role in providing innovative financial solutions in Nigeria,…

Nigerian lady moves to break Guinness World Record for longest massage A Nigerian masseur, Joyce Ijeoma, has declared her interest to start a 72-hour longest massage on different individuals in Lekki, Lagos State. The lady revealed her interest in making the Guinness World Record in a video that went viral on Sunday. In the 30-second video, Ijeoma revealed that she has done over 18 hours of massage in preparation for her record-breaking streak. Ijeoma is looking to break Alastair Galpin’s record for the longest full-body massage in 25 hours and 4 minutes which was held in South Kalimantan, Indonesia in…

Nigerian, 25, bags international award for contribution to health research. Iyiola Oladunjoye, a young Nigerian microbiologist from Ogun State, has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 Diana Award for his outstanding contributions to microbiology and his dedication to promoting one health approach, The PUNCH reports. The Diana Award, established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, celebrates the remarkable social action and humanitarian work of young individuals between the ages of 9 and 25. “Through his groundbreaking research, community engagement, and advocacy efforts, Iyiola has taken on the daunting challenges of antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic infectious diseases. By emphasising the…

Elon Musk and Sam Altman founded OpenAI together, but now they publicly trade barbs. Here’s the history of their relationship and feud Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI with Sam Altman and others in 2015 but has criticized the company and its partnership with Microsoft since leaving in 2018. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk have a long history.Getty *Elon Musk helped found OpenAI, but he has frequently criticized the company in recent years. *OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called Musk a “jerk” but said the Tesla CEO “really does care” about managing AI risks. *Here’s a history of Musk and…

My BP would have risen if I lost my Senatorial bid—Oshiomhole Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) has said that if he lost his senatorial ambition, his blood pressure would have risen to 360 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) Oshiomhole said this during the post inauguration/thank you party hosted in his honor by friends and well-wishers at his country home, Iyamho, Etsako, Edo, on Saturday. “If you have voted against me, I don’t know my blood pressure will now be 240/0360 that is if I’m still alive. “Because the jubilations by the opponent would have been such that they will come and…