Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

What Nigeria can learn from the ‘Made in Morroco mindset’ Morocco is currently ranked second in the Africa Industrialisation Index, behind South Africa, thanks to its growing manufacturing and export operations. If the ranking had been done 40 years ago, the north African country would be nowhere near the position it occupies now. According to Mia Lahlou-Filling, CEO of Pharma 5, an indigenous Moroccan drug maker, 40 years ago, the production of 100 percent made in Morocco product was very hard but 40 years later, Morocco and the pharmaceuticals industry specifically have turned to a mindset of makers. …

Senator Gbenga Daniel Set to Deliver 2023 Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 2023 Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Annual Lecture (MEDL),a prestigious event that promises insightful discourse and meaningful engagement. The distinguished Guest Speaker for this occasion will be Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State and a notable figure in the field, holding the titles of FNSE (Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers) and FNIMechE (Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers). Senator Gbenga Daniel will address the audience on the topic: “Engineering as a Panacea for Development and Massive…

Nominees for Nigerian Marketing Awards Emerge Nigerian Marketing Awards is happy to confirm that the Awards Decision Council(ADC), the body of judges, is done with its work and has released the nominees in each of 19 contested categories for the Awards scheduled for 10th November 2023 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The Chairman of the Awards Decision Council, Mrs. Iquo Ukoh, confirmed that the Council was impressed by the overall quality of entries received. She was particularly delighted at the high number and quality of entries received this year which has grown by 37% over the entries recorded in…

FG, OGSG, SUPPORT FARMERS WITH SOLAR IRRIGATING MACHINE No fewer than 300 farmers have been empowered by Ogun State Government in conjunction with National FADAMA with solar water pumps, to ease their farming business during the dry season. Presenting the items at FADAMA Coordination Office in Abeokuta, the Programme Manager, OGUN-CARES FADAMA, Mrs. Solape Awe, said the solar pumps would aid the vegetable and rice farmers to irrigate their farms during the dry season so as to produce vegetables in commercial quantities. She added that the solar pumps would save them from buying fuel for power-pumping machines and enable them…

Lagos, EnterpriseNGR take centre stage in London Arrangements have been concluded by the Lagos State Government and EnterpriseNGR; an advocacy group that promotes the growth and development of Nigeria’s Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector as a catalyst for economic development, to take part in the Lord Mayor’s Show in London. The decision of the Lagos State Government and EnterpriseNGR to take part in the Lord Mayor’s Show holding in London this week was disclosed at the weekend during a press conference by the Lagos International Financial Center (LIFC) Council chaired by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and co-chaired…

Nigerian professor returns N1.1m wrongly paid to him The money was wrongly paid to the ABU professor after the expiration of his teaching contract with NDA. The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), John-Ochefu Ochai, a major-general, on Wednesday, visited the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria to commend Umar Ka’oje, a professor, for voluntarily returning over N1 million wrongly paid to him. The money, totalling N1,153,953.36, was said to have been paid to the don after the expiration of his teaching contract with the nation’s highest military academy. The visit by the commandant to the university was in addition…

More Laurel for Senator Gbenga Daniel as he Bags Humanity Award In recognition of his unwavering dedication and significant contributions to the progress of Yewaland and Ogun West, His Excellency, the Senator, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, was bestowed with the prestigious Humanity Award by Yewa Defenders. The presentation took place today, November 8, 2023, in the dignified ambiance of his Legislative Suite at the National Assembly. The Humanity Award is a testament to Senator Gbenga Daniel’s enduring commitment to the upliftment and betterment of his community and the broader Ogun West region. His exemplary service,…

Tinubu Launches Digital Census Gathering Portal …assures of National Population Census Holding In Nigeria Soon President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a digital platform to facilitate easy census collation processes in Nigeria. He assured that funds would be made available for the National Population Commission (NPC) to carry out the suspended census in the country. The President gave the assurance on Wednesday, at the launch of the National Geospatial Data Repository, Digital CRVS System, and Inauguration of the National Coordination Committee for CRVS at the Presidential Villa Abuja. While calling for collaboration among Ministries, departments, and Agencies of government, Tinubu underscored…

Future of electric vehicles tied to Africa, says Adesina at investment forum Akinwumi Adesina, president of African Development Bank Group has said the size of the electric vehicles value chain is estimated to increase from the current $7 trillion to $57 trillion by 2050 and that future depends on Africa. Adesina made the submission at the Africa Investment Forum 2023 Wednesday at the Palace Congress, Marrakech, Morocco. He noted that this is because Africa accounts for the largest source of green metals for the development of electric vehicles, including platinum (70%), cobalt (52%), manganese (46%), bauxite (25%), and graphite (21%).…

Why Letting Go Is True Wealth: Minimalist Philosophy For Simple Living In a world where the pursuit of wealth and status often leads to a cycle of never-ending acquisition of things, the minimalist philosophy invites us to consider the profound richness that comes with the art of letting go. Simple living isn’t just about decluttering your physical space; it’s a transformative journey toward finding true prosperity in life’s intangibles. Through minimalism, we can embark on a path less cluttered, uncovering the treasures that come not from possessions but from the experiences and freedoms that they afford us. This philosophy challenges…