Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Abuja innovative hub ready to collaborate with government to create a million jobs An Abuja innovative hub (ECube), has expressed it willingness to work with Nigerian government to create over a million jobs in the area of agriculture in the next five years. The Country Manager and Managing-Director of ECube, Ilan Lugassy, said his eco-friendly organisation, has plans to support 1,000 communities across the country, as part its contributions to ensuring the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address extreme poverty in the country. Lugassy gave the promise during a webinar on the occasion of the African Youth Leaders…

I am a clean athlete, says Tobi Amusan, vows to challenge AIU charge Tobi Amusan, a Nigerian track and field athlete. Nigerian superstar athlete Tobi Amusan has voiced her disappointment over the charge levelled against her by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), insisting that she is a clean athlete. Amusan got punished by the AIU on Wednesday after the agency claimed that she deliberately missed testing for doping several times this year, a mandatory requirement for all athletes before any international track and field event. According to the track record breaker, the AIU said that she had missed three tests…

Nancy Isime Bags ‘Eko Most Stylish Personality’ Award Nancy Isime has revealed that she had been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Eko Most Stylish Personality’ by Eko Heritage Awards. The acclaimed Nigerian actress, TV presenter, and fashion icon, Nancy‘s Instagram post featured an image of her proudly holding the ‘Eko Most Stylish Personality’ award, a testament to her influence and style prowess in the Nigerian fashion scene. The post garnered significant attention from her fans, colleagues, and industry peers, who joined in celebrating her remarkable achievement. In her heartfelt caption, Nancy reflected on the significance of the award for being…

Actress Kate Henshaw turns 52: Three facts about her Renowned Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has celebrated her 52nd birthday today by sharing three intriguing facts about herself, unveiling different dimensions of her life and personality. While sharing her photos in 3 forms on her Instagram page, Kate Henshaw described herself in 3 words – Fit, Fab, and Fun. Fitness Warrior with a Heart of Worship Kate Henshaw has always been an advocate for fitness and a healthy lifestyle. On her birthday, she reaffirmed her commitment to total wellness, which encompasses not only the physical aspect but also the mind and…

Regina Daniels bags new political appointment Actress Regina Daniels has been appointed as the Social Secretary of the esteemed 10th Assembly Senators’ Wives Forum Executive Council. Her appointment was made during the first inaugural meeting of the 10th Senator’s wives association of Nigeria, hosted by Her Excellency Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of the Senate President of Nigeria. She took to her Instagram page to share the news with her followers, expressing her excitement and commitment to contributing to the growth of the country. The meeting primarily focused on ways to support senators, their spouses, and the First Lady of…

Tomi Ogunlesi, the Group Head of Brands, Communications, Content & CSR at Interswitch, has been recognized on the prestigious PR Power List 2023 by GLG Communications. Ogunlesi was honoured alongside other industry giants including the GMD, CMC Connect, Yomi Badejo – Okusanya and Amaechi Okobi, the Group Head, Corporate Communications at Access Bank. This recognition celebrates Ogunlesi’s exceptional contribution to the field of communications and his outstanding achievements in advancing corporate communication strategies. The PR Power List, a collaborative initiative by GLG Communications, The Guardian Nigeria, and WPRD, acknowledges 50 exemplary PR and communications practitioners worldwide. The list, debuting in…

Why actors must be punctual, passionate in their career – Destiny Etiko Destiny Etiko Actress Destiny Etiko, has advised Nollywood actors to prioritise punctuality and passion in their careers. The actress, who has gained immense popularity for her exceptional performances, shared her wisdom with her followers, inspiring aspiring actors to work diligently towards their dreams. In her post captioned “Period 👌 You should love your job with everything in you. Money is never enough,” Etiko stressed the significance of punctuality in the entertainment industry. As actors often work within tight schedules, being punctual not only demonstrates professionalism but also shows…

Glovo appoints Lamide Akinola as Glovo Nigeria General Manager Lamide Akinola Glovo has announced the appointment of Lamide Akinola as the new General Manager (GM) of its Nigeria operations. Succeeding Lorenzo Mayol who has been reassigned as the Director of Brands for Glovo Sub-Saharan Africa, Lamide’s appointment took effect from July 1, 2023. Africa.businessinsider.com

Operations for Elon Musk’s Starlink begin in Kenya, posing threat to Safaricom, others Illustration of SpaceX’s Starlink network of satellites.Getty Images Starlink, founded by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, launches satellite internet services in Kenya, intensifying competition with local providers like Safaricom, Jamii Telecommunications Limited, and Zuku. •The multinational company aims to offer impressive download speeds of up to 250 Mbps and upload rates of up to 35 Mbps to Kenyan users. •Starlink partners with local internet company Karibu Connect as its first authorized distributor in Kenya. Starlink, a satellite internet provider founded by Elon Musk, has launched services in the Kenyan…

James Cameron says AI-produced scripts are regurgitated ‘word salad’ and are unlikely to replace human writers “Titanic” and “Avatar” director James Cameron has made it clear he doesn’t see artificial intelligence taking over scriptwriting anytime soon. James CameronAlbert L. Ortega/Getty Images •”Titanic” and “Avatar” director James Cameron doesn’t think AI will replace human writers. •AI-produced ‘word salad’ content isn’t going to move audiences, he said in an interview with CTV News. •He said he’d reassess his view if an AI wins an Oscar for Best Screenplay In a Tuesday interview with Canada’s CTV News, Cameron said: “I just don’t personally…