Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Aliko Dangote (GCON) won the Afreximbank Founder of the Year, at the Pan African Business and Development Award 2023, Accra, Ghana President of the African Export–Import Bank; Dr. Benedit Oramah presenting the award to the Group Managing Director, Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake $19bn petrochemicals plant earn Aliko Dangote, award from Afreximbank President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote was on Monday night recognized and given the “Founder of the Year 2023” award by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) at an award ceremony held by the bank in in Accra, Ghana. The award was given to Dangote because of…

We remain committed to providing affordable telecom services to Nigerians – NCC Danbatta receives award from NAE The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it remains committed to bringing out initiatives that will ensure Nigerians are given penetrating and affordable telecommunications services. Its Executive Vice-Chairman, Prof Umar Danbatta, stated this during the 2023 Academy Technology Dinner organised by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) which was held in Lagos recently. Whilst receiving a platinum award for excellence, Danbatta noted that the award is a testimony of the fact that the commission is working hard to drive its transformation agenda of…

Nigerian Female Graduate Makes History In Chinese University Miss Ifeoma Amuche G, a former student of Federal Polytechnic Oko, studied Library and Information Science has been honored in China She is a Native of Eziabo Village of Oko Community in Orumba North LGA, Anambra State. Miss Ifeoma graduated, as one of the Best Students and she was given the platform to give a Speech in Representation, of the South West University and the International Students. She graduated with Bsc. Chinese Language & Literature. Globalreport.com.ng

Don’t Sleep on your Chances of owning a Home; It’s your turn to Re-write Your Story and Change your Status with Adron Homes We are yet again in that season called ‘Ileya’ meaning ‘Home Coming’ or ‘Time To Go Home’. For those who don’t have a home they are going to, Adron Homes and Properties is giving you a lifeline and a rare opportunity to change your status and rewrite your story with the ongoing ‘Adron Homes Ileya Repete’ Promo. With Adron Ileya Repete Promo, Your Dream of Becoming a Landlord is sure to become a reality. With an instalment…

2023 Edition of Abeokuta 10km Race Planned to Celebrate Alake’s 80th Birthday Organisers of the annual Abeokuta 10km Race have announced a major shift of this year’s edition to September 9th 2023 as part of the activities to mark the 80th birthday celebration of Alake of Egba Land, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo. The Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Chief Bukola Olopade, explained at a press conference yesterday that the 3rd edition will be a special one to the Egba land. “This edition will be special in many ways and like in the previous two…

AI will be used to design malaria drugs – Bill Gates Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said Artificial intelligence (AI) will be used in designing malaria drugs. Gates who spoke while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State, ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation, said malaria is a great example where there is not a great market opportunity,” He said, “Science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter future for Nigeria and Africa.” According to him, there is a lot…

Peter Ofoma at the launch of Trekk Scooters on campus in 2021. Meet Nigerian innovation-driven companies using e-mobility to redefine green transportation Green transportation is one of the top ways to reduce carbon emissions, as environmental impacts are not limited to just planting trees. Before 2021, Peter Ofoma, a student at the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, had to queue at the park for tricycles or walk long distances to his lecture halls, but his story changed with the introduction of low-cost carbon-free electric scooters on campus. The scooters were introduced to aid mobility and further enhance human productivity, thereby…

Finebricks Properties Creates Additional 150 Homeowners To address the increasing housing deficit in Lagos State and in line with their byline ‘making the desirable accessible’, Finebricks Properties and Investments Limited said it recently concluded the allocation ceremony for one of its new ‘site and service’ apartments; Ile Ola Phase 3. Ile Ola Phase 3 is in Ketu, Epe with major landmarks like Sinoma SeaPort, Grace Polythenic, Government College, Ile Ola 1 & 2, Omoluabi Estate, Lagos State Food Systems & Security Hub, amongst others. During the event, Mr. Deji Adeoye, the CEO of the company, emphasized the…

Bendel Insurance Beat Rangers Again to Lift Federation Cup *Bayelsa Queens retain trophy after shoutouts with Rivers Angels Bendel Insurance’s 28 years of trophy drought ended yesterday as the Benin Arsenal defeated old rivals, Rangers International FC of Enugu 1-0 in a pulsating final of this year’s Federation Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. It was a fitting reward for their hard work this season, ending the abridged NPFL unbeaten in 18 matches before the Super 6 playoffs. The victory also gives the Insurance ticket to represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup competition. Unlike what happened…

Here are highest-paid female CEOs of listed Nigerian firms The corporate world has come a long way when it comes to recognising the leadership abilities of women. For too long, the most senior positions in companies were almost exclusively filled by men. Several companies in Nigeria have female chief executive officers. Below are the highest-paid female CEOs of companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Onyeali-Ikpe, CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, is the highest-earning female CEO among listed Nigerian companies. She earned N110 million in 2022, the same as the previous year. With over 30 years…