Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gbajabiamila hails Buhari for signing Social Investment Act, seven others The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed his appreciation to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for signing into law eight bills of “far-reaching impact,” one of which is the National Social Investment Establishment Act, 2023. Gbajabiamila, while commending the president for signing into law several bills since his assumption of office in 2019, said laws that impact the socio-economic and political growth of the nation have always been of priority to Buhari. “The effect of these new laws on the generality of Nigerians…

My father a silent achiever – Buhari’s Daughter Mrs Aisha Hanan, the daughter of outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has taken to social media to celebrate her father. Hanan, shared a photo of her father on her IG page on Tuesday, calling him a silent achiever. Buhari, in the final week of his second term in office, has been inaugurating projects across the country. The president had on Monday reviewed the Presidential Fleet. Sharing a photo of her father during the Fleet Review held at the Naval Dockyard Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos. She wrote, “My Father…

Tinubu’s inauguration: Security agencies raid hot spots, Biden names US delegation US-POLITICS-BIDEN-STATE OF THE UNION US Vice President Kamala Harris applauds and US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) looks on as US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2023. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP) The United States President Joe Biden has announced a delegation that will attend the swearing-in of the former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria at…

10 healthy foods for hormonal balance in women It is a common experience to all women, how frustrating and disruptive hormones can be. Hormonal imbalances can throw women off balance, sending them on an emotional rollercoaster. It causes almost everything from mood swings to stubborn weight gain and others. Hormone imbalances can have a significant impact on our bodies and minds, despite the fact that hormones play an important role in our overall health, influencing everything from mood and energy levels to reproductive health and metabolism. Here are 10 foods that will help you reclaim your power and…

British pound surges to 12-month high to defy expectations The British pound has experienced a remarkable comeback, defying analysts’ predictions to become the best-performing currency among developed economies this year. This resurgence comes as the sterling peaked against the U.S. dollar in 10 months, closing at $1.26 on Friday, May 5, for the first time since June 2022. With a 3.3% advance against the greenback since the beginning of 2023, it demonstrates its resilience in the face of adversity. If you are a trader, you are looking for where to cash on this sterling pound resurgence. There are a multitude…

‘Anikulapo’ wins best movie in Africa at 2023 AMVCA [See full list of winners] Kunle Afolayan’s Netflix Original, Anikulapo, emerged as the star of the night at the just-concluded awards ceremony. The prestigious event, held on May 20, 2023, brought together the continent’s most talented actors, directors, and filmmakers under one roof to celebrate their outstanding contributions to the world of cinema. In a truly satisfying turn of events, Patience Ozokwor took home the highly regarded Industry Merit Award for her meritorious service to the industry. Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo took the lead, heading home with multiple…

Government’s sustained effort to transform the economy and reposition Nigeria as the leading nation in Africa. According to him, apart from ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality fuels for the transportation sector, the refinery will provide essential raw materials to a wide range of manufacturing sectors, including plastics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, packaging, construction, and more. He further stated that the refinery’s operation and related businesses would generate a substantial number of job opportunities. Dangote said the downstream supply and distribution of its products would significantly contribute to the absorption of labour, potentially benefiting hundreds of thousands of individuals.…

Nigeria has been delisted from list of piracy prone countries – Buhari According to Buhari, this successful conviction further confirms the Nigerian Navy’s resolve to protect resources belonging to the country. President Muhammadu Buhari (left) at the 2023 Presidential Fleet Review in Lagos. [The Peninsula Qatar] President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that piracy reduced significantly over the last seven years, culminating in delisting Nigeria from the list of piracy prone countries. “Furthermore, application of technology to secure the maritime domain has supported intelligence-driven deployment of ships. “I will particularly commend the diligent arraignment and prosecution of MT HEROIC…

Buhari: With Dangote Refinery, Nigeria Would Have Excess Refined Petroleum for Export •Optimistic Tinubu will sustain improved economic, business environment •Emefiele: Dangote has repaid 70% of loan used in constructing facility •Says refinery will save Nigeria $30bn forex, additional $10bn inflows •Without CBN governor this project wouldn’t have seen the light of day, Aliko declares •Massive ovation for Africa’s Richest Man •Dangote: first product from refinery to hit market end of July •Vows to satisfy Nigeria’s demand for all petroleum products this year •Mele Kyari pledges NNPC’s support for domestic refinery projects •Sanwo-Olu praises Buhari, Tinubu, Dangote •Obi: it’s…

Means To Business Sustainability By Adeniyi Ifetayo The 2022 Nigeria MSME report by Kippa states that majority of small businesses die within the first five years. It adds that about 80 per cent under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Africa fail within the first five years of their existence despite recording the highest entrepreneurship rate in the world, As an entrepreneur, you might have heard of these failure rates more than the success rates in recent times especially when venturing into markets that seem unconventional. What do you do with all these information and how should it impact…