Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

My success in Blogging Result of Creativity, Audience Engagement- Cynthia Shalom Actress and filmmaker, Cynthia Shalom, has not only captivated audiences with her exceptional talent on screen but has also made a mark as a standout blogger in the social media realm. With a keen focus on what has propelled her success and widespread recognition as a blogger, Shalom shared, “My blogging process involves a combination of creativity, research, and audience engagement. I constantly strive to come up with topics that are relevant, interesting, and resonate with my audience. I pay attention to the latest trends, news, and events…

Bloomberg rates Aliko Dangote richest man in Africa with $15.6bn …emerges the only Nigerian among six Africans in the top 500 Index Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group remains the richest man in Africa, despite the volatility of Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg in its daily top billionaire lists, released on Tuesday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $15.6 billion topped other Africans in the Index. According to Bloomberg, Dangote, who remains the richest man in Africa for the 12th year running, was the only Nigerian on the list…

Barrister Morayo Lebi’s penchant to help the helpless and the hapless. Barrister Morayo Lebi’s penchant to help the helpless and the hapless. Our nature and nurture combine to form our personality. Barrister Morayo Lebi usually attributes his generosity to both his nature,( that is, his God given heart that is ever willing to render assistance) and, his upbringing as the child of parents already in the twilight of their years when he was born. For some years now, in order to lessen the burden of the old people, Barrister Lebi kicked off what he called ” EMPOWERMENT OF THE…

Japa: German immigration Law Offers Nigerians New Job Opportunities The German parliament passed an immigration law on Friday designed to encourage more people from outside the European Union, including Nigeria, to come to Germany for work. According to Interior Minister of Social Democrats (SPD), Nancy Faeser, the draft law secures prosperity in Germany. “It would only work if the bureaucratic hurdles were dismantled during its implementation,” she said. Like many countries in Europe, Germany is facing a shortage of skilled workers. In 2022, the country’s labour shortage rose to an all-time high: the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) found…

Haaland, Mbappe Included In World Football’s Most Valuable XI [Full list] Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been included in the latest world’s most valuable starting XI (3-5-2). According to Transfermarkt, Haaland made the list alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. It also added that the combined market value for the starting XI is €1.25Bn. Here is the full list of the starting XI: Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City, €180m), Kylian Mbappe (PSG, €180m) Midfielders: Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid, €150m), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, €120m), Jude Bellingham (Dortmund/Real Madrid, €120m), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich, €110m) and Phil Foden (Manchester City, €110m). Defenders:…

Shina Peller distributes over 2000 rams to Muslims The immediate past member of the National Assembly, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Shina Abiola Peller, has distributed over 2000 rams to the Muslims in the constituency and, by extension, Oyo North Senatorial District, to make this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration worthwhile. Peller, who personally supervised the distribution of the rams alongside bags of rice and other items in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of the state, urged them to live in peace and harmony with one another. He said, “Over 2000 families benefited from this humanitarian gesture. This is…

Igbo festival to attract 45,000 participants in US In a bid to promote Nigeria’s culture, no fewer than 45,000 persons are expected to participate in an Igbo festival in the United States of America. The Igbo Fest, which has been going on for 28 years, is scheduled for Minnesota, U.S., on August 10 and 11, 2023. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Igbo Fest Cultural Ambassador, Peter Egbudom, said with the dwindling economy, Nigeria was in dire need of legitimate foreign investment through tourism, noting that the country’s rich cultural heritage can be harnessed to attract Foreign Direct Investment. He…

Shun social vices, Attih Soul urges youths Nigerian-born international artist and singer Attih Ekpenyong, popularly called Attih Soul, has urged youths to embrace hardwork and shun every form of social vices. Attih Soul, while speaking during a media chat with journalists said “Counsel to the youths: Nothing good comes easily. They must work hard for it”, you can achieve your dream and “if you never try, you never know” what you can do and achieve in life. “Things I’ve done: Just recently I signed a management deal with a French company talent and skills, set to release my EP on…

Empowering African Artists on an International Stage Last week we reported on the story of Spotify venturing heavily into the Afrobeats space, and this week we hear of a dedicated record label that promises to reshape the African music industry, Decadence Records has emerged as a beacon of hope for aspiring artists across the continent. Led by industry veteran Lloyd Perrin and headed by renowned A&R expert David Yeboah, the label is dedicated to providing fair deals and an international focus to African talent. Decadence Records has a boutique style with a major punch, thanks to its innovative marketing…

World Bank, IMF, others back Tinubu’s economic reforms …N3.9trn savings expected this year on subsidy removal The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to carry out what they termed as bold reforms. The World Bank estimates that Nigeria will save N3.9 trillion in 2023, equivalent to 1.6 percent of GDP, following petrol subsidy removal and FX unification move. “The recently undertaken PMS subsidy an FX reforms are historic, NGN3.9 trillion in savings in 2023 alone, stops Nigeria from going over a fiscal cliff and sets the stage for a new, upward Investment,…