Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Adron Homes Bags Momentous Prestigious Award In Real Estate Leading real estate firm, Adron Homes and Properties Limited, has added yet another feather to its meritorious cap of achievements with the winning of the West Africa Prestigious Award for Real Estate. The company’s moment of additional glory came on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre in Alausa, Lagos during the Momentous Magazine Annual Prestigious Awards hosted by the Publisher, Sesan Rufus Awobiye, who is also a member of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). Receiving the award on behalf of the firm,…

ATBU graduates 1,500 students in World Bank project No fewer than 1,500 pioneer students have graduated from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi’s World Bank Project on Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standards Enhancement. While speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the Center’s Complex at the Gubi Campus of the University on Monday, the SPESSCE Coordinator at ATBU, Ibrahim Garba, said the programmes were introduced by the World Bank to reduce the corruption emanating from procurement, train environmental experts and social standards specialists. “This training is for a capacity building programme to address the skills gap in procurement standards,…

Court restrains Adeleke from appointing prince as monarch An Osun State High Court sitting in Ode-Omu, on Monday, restrained the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the state Attorney-General, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, or their agents, from appointing Prince Olufemi Olayinka as the new Olu-Odo of Odo-Ijesa. The court also ordered Olayinka to vacate the stool of the Olu-Odo of Odo-Ijesa, pending the determination of the suit before it. Parties in the matter had appeared before Justice M. Okediya on Monday, as counsel to the plaintiff, Fatima Adesina, who filed an application, asked the court to set aside any letter of appointment or…

Tinubu names Mustapha CEO, Energy Commission of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Monday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new ECN Chief Executive Officer.’ Until his appointment, Mustapha served for over a decade in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission with significant experience in the Energy and Space Technology sectors. He most recently obtained his Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Renewable…

Unlocking Nigerian potential: Leading transformation for unbeatable organisational success Leaders in Nigeria, both in the public and private sectors, face a myriad of challenges, from a significant talent exodus to currency risks, high inflation, regulatory hurdles, failing business models, and the weighty cost of capital. These hurdles may appear insurmountable, but there is a beacon of hope on the horizon: the Customised Executive Development Programme titled “Leading Transformation for Strategic Outcomes,” organized by TEXEM, UK. The programme would hold from November 27 – 30, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree Barnet by-pass, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5PU, in the…

A Nigerian entrepreneur taking over the African beauty scene with Face Coat In the dynamic tapestry of life, some individuals stand out as extraordinary, and Geraldine Iheme is undoubtedly one of them. A remarkable woman with talents and achievements that span the realms of law, literature, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, she is a testament to what relentless determination and boundless creativity can achieve. Geraldine’s journey began in the legal arena, where she carved her path as a lawyer. Her deep understanding of the complexities of the law and her commitment to justice have earned her respect and admiration in the legal…

Ibadan to unveil N150m startup fund at startup fest 2023 Ibadan StartUp Fest 2023 is set to revolutionise local tech with the N150 million Ibadan StartUp Fund, fostering regional innovation. This significant initiative aims to spark transformative growth in Ibadan’s tech scene and the broader Southwest region. According to a statement by the organisers, the three-day event is scheduled for November 9-11. The event-themed “The Connected Eco-system,” is set to be a hub of activity, featuring an array of engaging programs. ‘These include the highly anticipated Pitchathon, Hackathon, Networking session, Job Fair, Internship Fair, and an exclusive Investors Masterclass aimed…

Top 10 list of US agricultural exports to Nigeria Despite having the potential to become an agricultural powerhouse, Nigeria, the giant of Africa, has a large portion of its land untilled. During the 45th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Abubakar, former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, revealed that 56% of the 79 million hectares of agricultural land lay fallow in 2022, with only 44% being cultivated. He also stated that less than 7% of the country’s total irrigable area is being utilized. With a population of over 200 million, the country cannot…

Rashidi Yekini: 10 things to know about the iconic striker Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest African strikers of all time. He was born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria, and died on May 4, 2012. Yekini had a prolific career as a footballer and is best known for his time with the Nigerian national team. He was Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 37 goals in 58 appearances for the Super Eagles. Yekini’s most memorable moment came during the 1994 FIFA World Cup when he scored Nigeria’s first-ever goal…

UK court dismisses $11.5bn P&ID arbitral award against Nigeria • Tinubu hails verdict, says victory is for Africa A UK judge has dismissed the $6.6 billion judgment against Nigeria – which has now risen to $11.5 billion with interest – won by Process & Industry Developments (P&ID) Ltd over a failed 2010 deal to develop a gas processing plant. Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London court, which sat remotely and behind closed doors, ruled that the award was obtained by fraud and what has happened in the case is contrary to public policy. The judge…