Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has awarded Governor Dauda Lawal the Infrastructure Governor of the Year honour for his administration’s giant strides in the Urban Renewal project across Zamfara. The governor received the award at the second edition of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) held at the NAF conference centre, Abuja. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the BON acknowledged Zamfara state’s unprecedented and transformative achievements in infrastructure, recognising excellence beyond the broadcasting industry. He added that Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River and Uba Sani of Kaduna, the minister of information and…
Manny Ita – Carloha Nigeria, the authorized dealer for Chery vehicles, has officially launched the Chery Himla pickup, marking the brand’s strategic entry into Nigeria’s competitive light commercial vehicle segment. Unveiled at a landmark event at Orange Island, Lekki, the Himla is positioned not merely as a transport tool but as a sophisticated “mobile office” designed to empower farmers, logistics operators, and small business owners across the country. The standout feature of the Himla is its class-leading 1,276-liter cargo bed, meticulously engineered to accommodate standard industrial pallets and facilitate “one-trip loading” for maximum productivity. Beyond its utility, the pickup challenges…
Manny Ita – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a major support package of ₦200 million to boost autism advocacy and caregiver development in Nigeria. The announcement was made at Lagos House, Marina, during the reception of 16-year-old autism advocate and artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who completed a historic cross-country endurance journey. The Journey: “Ride with Kanye” Kanyeyachukwu, who is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum, embarked on a grueling 687-kilometer cycling expedition that began in Enugu on March 14 and terminated in Lagos on April 2, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day. The journey, tagged “#RideWithKanye,” aimed to shift…
Manny Ita – The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has conferred the “Infrastructure Governor of the Year” award upon Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State in recognition of his administration’s extensive urban renewal initiatives. The honor was presented during the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. According to a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the award marks a departure from industry-specific honors to acknowledge transformative governance and physical development The selection process was overseen by a committee chaired by Dr. Danladi Bako, former Director-General of the National…
Manny Ita – The Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Nestlé through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving livestock genetics across Nigeria. The agreement, signed today, is part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s agricultural value chain and enhance food security. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will collaborate on introducing improved breeding techniques, better animal husbandry practices, and modern dairy production systems. The initiative is expected to significantly increase the quality and yield of both milk and meat, addressing long-standing productivity challenges in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Government officials…
Manny Ita – The Lagos State government has entered into a major partnership with the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to launch a $500 million investment drive focused on improving inclusive education and strengthening healthcare delivery across the state. The initiative is designed to tackle long-standing gaps in access to quality education and essential health services, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations. According to officials, the program will prioritize the expansion of school infrastructure, recruitment and training of teachers, and the integration of digital learning tools to modernize classrooms and improve learning outcomes. In the healthcare sector,…
In the resilient heart of Northwestern Nigeria, a different kind of storm is blowing hard. It is not the whirlwind of banditry that has long defined Zamfara State, but the quiet, determined tempest of reconstruction and recalibration done by Governor Dauda Lawal, who took the reins of a state gasping for air choked by insecurity, bankrupt of spirit, and paralyzed by decades of maladministration steering it to the path of prosperity. Three years into his first term, the landscape is shifting and the story is changing for the better. Yet, every revolution needs time to root. For Zamfara indigenes, here…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its FY 2025 Audited Financial Results, achieving record-breaking growth and unparalleled performance across several key metrics. Key figures include the doubling of the Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) from ₦102.5bn in FY 2024 to ₦221.9bn, an impressive 116.4% increase. Profit After Tax (PAT) also surged by 125.4% from FY 2024’s ₦86.2bn to ₦194.5bn. Total assets also reached the 5 trillion mark, with the attainment of ₦5.07tn, a 41.5% increase from FY 2024’s ₦3.59tn, reflecting a growingly resilient balance sheet. Gross earnings…
The Independent National Electoral Commission records over 3.4 million new voters in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise that’s ongoing nationwide. Following the commission’s week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, a total of 3,441,121 registrations have been completed as of April 3, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins. INEC declared that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration online, while 1,372,737 others registered physically at designated centres across the country. State-by-state data showed that Jigawa recorded the highest number of registrants with 201,047, representing 5.84 per cent of the total. Lagos followed with 181,095, while Kano…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has reassured of its commitment to driving digital transformation in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through its continuous support for the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). This strategic partnership is planned to revolutionise teaching and learning across over 280 public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. At a meeting with Anthology Blackboard representatives, TETFund emphasised the critical role of the LMS in enhancing student engagement, faculty adoption, and the overall quality of education. With over two million users benefiting from its features, the system has already proven its significant efficiency. One of the highlights of the meeting…