Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Makinde elevates Ladoja, 10 other Ibadan high chiefs to Oba The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the promotion of 11 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown Obas. The PUNCH had reported that the governor recently signed the Chieftaincy Amendment Bill into law seeking to grant him autonomy to present beaded crowns and coronets to chiefs in the state, following its passage by the state House of Assembly. The High Chiefs are Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Ladoja; Otun Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola; Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun, Lateef Adebimpe; Ashipa Olubadan,…

Pa Fasoranti and Senator Gbenga Daniel National Assembly: Pa Fasoranti names Otunba Gbenga Daniel Yoruba leader Leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere Worldwide, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has named the former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, as the leader of all Yoruba lawmakers at the National Assembly. Recall that out of the 109 and 360 members at the Senate and House of Representatives respectively, lawmakers representing the six south-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, which encompasses Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo are duly represented. In a heartfelt…

BUA Foods to maintain rice prices across Nigeria …restates commitment to supporting Local Rice Farmers for Food Security in Nigeria. In a remarkable display of commitment to the Nigerian agricultural sector and the economy, BUA Foods has informed distributors of its rice products that it would maintain prices of its BUA Rice to support efforts at making rice more affordable in Nigeria. According to a statement by the company, this is due to the strong sales potential from the company’s newly upgraded 200,000tonnes per annum rice mill in Kano using locally sourced rice paddy. According to…

Kano lawmaker donates textbooks, school bags to 4,000 school students A Kano State Federal lawmaker on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Abubakar Abubakar, on Wednesday, donated laptop and desktop computers, printers, textbooks, and school bags to 4,274 secondary school students in his immediate constituency. The lawmaker, representing the Bichi Federal Constituency of the state, donated the items to the beneficiaries on Wednesday in Bichi. He said the gesture is to complement the government’s efforts toward the provision of basic educational materials to schools in the state. According to the lawmaker, the gesture would…

“You’re Lucky Because You Get to See Burna Boy and Rema”- Bill Gates Daughter Excited Over Her Father’s Visit to Nigeria American business mogul, Bill Gates, has said his 20-year-old youngest daughter,Phoebe, was excited over his visit to Nigeria, saying “you’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema”. He said this on Wednesday while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State. Apple’s Bite reports that Gates and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The visitation was part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to working closely with communities and…

Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish sport wrestles with the global outcry sparked by racism aimed at Real’s Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr. “FC Barcelona strongly condemns the racist insults suffered by first-team basketball player James Nnaji before game three of the final,” Barcelona said in a statement. “The club expects a firm response from the…