Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Three Things Nigeria Can Do to Improve Access to Affordable Homes Millions of Nigerians struggle to access affordable housing – a growing housing need that is only getting worse. Left unchecked, the housing gap will widen as Nigeria’s population doubles to an estimated 400 million by 2050 and urbanisation rises. Nigeria’s housing sector will need an average of 700,000 homes to be built annually over the next 20 years to close the housing gap. Amid higher inflation, rising interest rates –and other economic challenges, house prices and rents have been on the rise. While there are…

Napoli’s quest to retain their ‘priceless’ forward, Victor Osimhen, received a big boost over the weekend following the decision of the Serie A champions to review their salary cap upward. Although Osimhen failed to score in Napoli’s 2-0 loss at Monza last night, the new salary regime, means the Super Eagles forward will not only get a pay rise but becomes one of the highest wage earners in the Naples’ side. According to soccernet .com, the development is a major blow to Chelsea who are the latest suitor in the struggle for Osimhen’s signature in summer transfer window. Chelsea…

Billionaire Property Magnate, Olu Okeowo, Gets Highest Honour from Estate Surveyors Though rarely seen, the landmark real estate projects executed by billionaire Sir Olu Okeowo’s Gibraltar Construction Company Limited make him a force of nature in the built industry. It, therefore, beggared no surprise or shock when his professional association, the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) decided to honour him with a special recognition award for his distinguished services and professionalism in the industry. The glamorous awards ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. And the usually reclusive Sir Okeowo was there in all his glory.…

When the World Stood Still for Mike Adenuga @ 70 If billionaire mogul, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. were a business stock to be traded on the floor of a global Stock Exchange, it will definitely cost a fortune to acquire even a single share. In other words, if he was a book he would have been a mine of knowledge where many would have benefitted from. Such is the massive value of the Chairman of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom operator with a huge presence in Ghana and Benin. Little wonder power brokers, captains of industry, friends and associates…

FC Barcelona crowned La Liga Champions at Espanyol FC Barcelona have won their maiden La Liga title under Xavi Hernandez, and a first for the club in four years, after beating cross-town rivals Espanyol away on Sunday evening in Spain. The Catalans achieved this feat with four matchdays to spare, seeing off their opposition 4-2 at the RCDE Stadium with a first half brace from Lewandowski and a goal each by defenders Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde. At full time, Barca’s players had to flee to safety down the tunnel as angry Espanyol fans invaded the pitch and tried…

From Slum To Mega Star: Osimhen Rise To Fame From Olusosun Community To The World Many Lagos residents associate the Olusosun neighbourhood with the infamous landfill site that once stood next to it. An eyesore that collects their excrement but emits nothing except a stomach-turning stink. A place so dark that the only light emanates from the continual fire incinerating the mound of garbage put there. That was the prevalent story until the neighborhood produced a scrawny go-getter named Victor Osimhen. His goal on Thursday gave Napoli their first Serie A title in 33 years. The Mediterranean city of…

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, surpasses previous cooking marathon record holder Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder. With her feat, she’s poised to break the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” after hitting the 87 hours 50 minutes mark. The restaurateur began the competition on Thursday after she turned on her cooker at 4pm and surpassed the current world record holder on Monday morning. If certified by the Guinness World Record, she will be displacing the current world record holder, Lata Tondon, an Indian…

Few Things You Should Know About Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is the day earmarked around the globe for people to celebrate and honour their mothers and mother figures. Mother’s Day is not a public holiday but an observance day. It is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent, primarily three weeks before Easter Sunday, and usually falls in the second half of March or early April. Britain celebrates the occasion with the rest of the world around Easter. Since Nigeria was colonised by Britain, thereby, adopting the British official language, and some of its cultural values, educational style, and religious…

Pastor Adeboye: Hope Will Continue To Shine From Church By Adeniyi Ifetayo General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has prayed that the church in Nigeria will continue to be a beacon of hope to Nigerians that are afflicted. Pastor Adeboye stated this when he dedicated the church auditorium of RCCG “Jesus House” in Abuja at the weekend. In a brief speech during the dedication ceremony, Pastor Adeboye, who was flanked on both sides by his wife, Pastor Mrs Foluke Adeboye, and the RCCG Continental Overseer, Pastor Ezekiel Odeyemi, expressed his gratitude to God…

Pastor Adeboye: “Hope Will Continue To Shine From Church” By Adeniyi Ifetayo General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has prayed that the church in Nigeria will continue to be a beacon of hope to Nigerians that are afflicted. Pastor Adeboye stated this when he dedicated the church auditorium of RCCG “Jesus House” in Abuja at the weekend. In a brief speech during the dedication ceremony, Pastor Adeboye, who was flanked on both sides by his wife, Pastor Mrs Foluke Adeboye, and the RCCG Continental Overseer, Pastor Ezekiel Odeyemi, expressed his gratitude to God…