Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Time to Rethink Our Ideas about Museums Traditionally, the preservation, documentation and display of their collection have been at the centre of the mission and activity of most art museums. This was the concept of a museum left for us in Nigeria by our colonial legacy. While, in the view of most museum professionals, these functions remain valid, the social function of museums is increasingly taking centre stage since the advent, in the 1970s, of the so-called “new museology” and more recently with “critical museology”. The question, what are art museums for? What do we want to achieve…

Eyakenoabasi Bob-Hassan: Nigeria’s Bling Connoisseur Creativity and ingenuity have been her guiding principles since she ventured into jewellery making. Her ability to transform rough gemstones into stunning pieces of jewellery won her a national laurel at the recently held Lagos Chapter of Women in Mining Gold and Gemstone where she emerged a winner. Welcome to the world of Eyakenoabasi Bob-Hassan, the brain behind Eno Bassé Diamonds. Funke Olaode writes she is a chip off the old block. Her father, Senator Effiong Bob is a successful Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served Nigeria from the state to the national level.…

Otedola Goes Higher Again   Quintessential businessman, Femi Otedola, is the real definition of the man with the Midas Touch, a mesmerising maestro in the art of money-making. For him, everything good seems to conspire in his favour. He has made good for himself as a businessman and one of Africa’s wealthiest. But there are lots yet unknown about the taciturn entrepreneur – His towering disposition and unequalled business wisdom. What this unassuming businessman has going for him is that despite conquering the business world like a volcano, he does not allow the frills and thrills of vulgar materialism to…

Buhari, Abiodun, Dabiri-Erewa Hail Anthony Joshua’s Defeat of Franklin Deji Elumoye and Michael Olugbode in AbujaPresident Muhammadu Buhari and Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun have celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent.Also, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, congratulated British-Nigerian former World heavyweight champion for getting his mojo back. Buhari, extolled the mentality of Joshua, who did not allow personal setbacks and obstacles to dent his resilient spirit.The president, in a statement yesterday, by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina,…

USSEC Demands Nigerians to Eat More Protein  By Elegbede Abiodun Worried about the rate of nutrition deficiency propelled by the inadequate consumption of proteins among Nigerians, especially children under-five, experts have seen the need to nip this trend in the bud. Thus, the United States Soybean Export Council, USSEC, through its one-year nationwide advocacy campaign, Right to Protein, is encouraging Nigerians to include proteinous foods in their daily diets while promoting access to protein-rich food sources for Nigerians. The campaign further aims to enlighten Nigerians on the fringe benefits of protein-rich foods and the right amount for well-being, healthy growth…

Providing Comprehensive Treatment, Psychotherapy for Cancer Patients – NSIA-LUTH Rebecca Ejifoma writes on the efforts of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, NSIA-LUTH, Cancer Centre, NLCC, in providing comprehensive treatment, including psychotherapy for cancer patients, while calling on Nigerians and West Africans to its state-of-the-art centre with cutting-edge equipment for early detection to tame cancer scourge. Despite the presence of fully equipped cancer care centre like the NLCC, no one wishes to be diagnosed with any form of cancer – cervical and breast, among others. This is because, over the years, experts have expressed worry at the rate…

Berlusconi Sad Osimhen Missed Milan Victory at Napoli, Declares Him World-class Player  Former AC Milan President, Silvio Berlusconi insisted at the weekend that Nigeria and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen is so good that he can fit into any team in the world. Berlusconi, 86, who is also a former Prime Minister of Italy said he is so particularly impressed with Osimhen and his strike teammate, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, as their combination has led to Napoli reaping 47 goal contributions from the duo in the Serie A so far this season. “Players like Kvaratskhelia or Osimhen would go well in any team…

9PSB Takes Financial Literacy to Schools in Lagos, Kano, Abuja By Elegbede Abiodun As part of activities marking this year’s Financial Literacy Day, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has organised a school mentoring campaign simultaneously at three different locations – Ajao Estate Senior Grammar School, Isolo, Lagos; Wuse Comprehensive Secondary School, Abuja; and Kano Capital Girls Secondary School, Kano. The event, held as part of the bank’s activities to mark the 2023 Global Money Week, championed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), sought to bring financial literacy and education to students in the mentored schools. Delivering her lecture at…

Kate David: Tenacity, Dedication Made Me MTN One-Day CEO In this virtual interview with Funmi Ogundare, a student of Talentfield Academy,​ Nasarawa, Kate Ene David, who won the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition to emerge as MTN’s one-day chief executive officer, explained why she is choosing to conquer the world of vocabulary to achieve the feat. When news broke on November 26, 2022, that a 15-year-old student would be leading MTN, many Nigerians were eager to know how she could achieve such a feat.​ Many people expressed astonishment in the comment section of the post on MTN Nigeria’s Instagram page…

Meet BBTITANS’ Winner Khosi: Biography, Age, Net Worth, Education, Spouse, And Background By Elegbede Abiodun BBTitans Khosi Twala is a South African Journalist, gym guru, model and reality TV star on Big Brother Titans show. Khosi was declared winner of the reality Tv show on the 2nd of April 2023. She was among the 6 finalists of the BBTitans show. Khosi raise to fame following her introduction and appearance on South Africa and Nigeria reality TV show BBTitans. Who is Khosi? Khosi Twala is a South African Journalist, gym guru, model and reality TV star on Big Brother Titans…