Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Spain Win 2023 UEFA Nations League Image by UEFA NATION LEAGUE Spain beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties to clinch Nations League glory as they celebrated their first trophy win since Euro 2012. Substitute Dani Carvajal coolly converted the winning spot-kick after the game had finished goalless after extra-time, giving head coach Luis de la Fuente, appointed Luis Enrique’s successor in December, a trophy-winning start to his tenure. Croatia, World Cup finalists in 2018 and third-placed finishers in Qatar last year, were hoping to clinch their first trophy but could not find a way to goal across the 120 minutes…

How to create 50 Dangotes in Africa in 10 years Accra, Ghana|| Aliko Dangote, founder and president/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, the biggest conglomerate in West Africa, on Sunday advised the young African entrepreneurs to work hard, be patient, and have the backing of strong financial institutions, in order for the continent to have 10 to 50 Dangotes within 10 years. Dangote said this during the fire chart on the sideline of Afreximbank’s 30th annual meetings going on in Accra Ghana “First of all, there are quite a lot of opportunities. The young African entrepreneurs have to work very hard.…

ASUU Urges Tinubu to Transform Student Loans into Grants for Underprivileged Students Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe! The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked President Bola Tinubu to change the newly assented Students Loans Act to grant for indigent students. “This would have been better if we are giving it to those set of students who are very poor, it should be called a grant, not a loan,” ASUU National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke said on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme today. “It should be called a grant since it is coming…

Dangote Refinery Dangote refinery will boost real estate sector – Operators Experts projected that the Dangote refinery would spur the growth of real estate along the Lekki-Epe area of Lagos State. The Chief Executive Officer of UACN Property Development Company Plc, Odunayo Ojo, said this in a chat with our correspondent. Ojo said, “It will have a net positive impact. That is a massive infrastructure. The first thing that is going to happen is that it is going to create an ecosystem of demand. Thousands of workers are going to be working there directly, and hundreds of…

Like father, like son: The Aiyenugba goalkeeping dynasty After leading a successful goalkeeping career in Nigeria and Israel, former Super Eagles goalie, Dele Aiyenugba is not retired yet, and he already has the task of helping his up-and-coming son, Daniel, become better than him, writes ABIODUN ADEWALE When former Super Eagles goalkeeper and Kwara United man, Dele Aiyenugba, shared the phone number of his son with our correspondent, the name on it was ‘Dan Goalie’. The expectation was that Aiyenugba would either type out the number by heart or perhaps the name on the contact would be…

‘How entertainment is shaping, influencing the world’ Entertainment, a sphere where biography, celebrities, personalities, and net worth intertwine, has always held a captivating allure, transcending time and borders. From ancient storytellers to modern-day entrepreneurs, entertainers have become public figures who influence society and leave a memorable mark. In this article, discussed by TheCityCeleb, the brand delves into entertainment’s profound impact on the world, exploring how it has shaped our collective consciousness. A Universal Language of Emotions: Entertainment’s rich tapestry of biographies and diverse personalities serves as a universal language of emotions. Regardless of age, net worth, or background,…

 Sultan declares June 28 Eid-il Adha Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared Wednesday, June 28, 2023, as the day of Eid-il Adha 1444 AH. The Sultan who is the President-General Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, through Sultanate Council Sokoto made the announcement on Sunday night. Posted on the official Twitter page of the National Moonlighting Committee, the Sultan said, “The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 19/June/2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH. “Accordingly Wednesday 28/June/2023 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH. His Eminence The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji…

CBN lifts cash deposit restriction on domiciliary accounts, allows $10,000 daily withdrawals The CBN disclosed this in a press statement after deliberating at an extraordinary Bankers’ Committee meeting ByAyodeji Adegboyega June 19, 2023 Reading Time: 2 mins read The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the removal of cash deposit limitations on domiciliary accounts, granting account holders the liberty to withdraw up to $10,000 per day. This development marks a significant shift in the nation’s monetary policy, allowing individuals greater flexibility in managing their funds held in domiciliary accounts. The CBN made this disclosure in a press statement on Sunday,…

“What Social Media Has Done to Humanity”- Wole Soyinka Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed grave concern over the negative use of technology and social media, saying it is now in the hands of “ignoramuses.” Soyinka said this when he spoke at an event in Lagos on Friday, June 16. He averred that the wrong usage of technology is fast taking humanity backwards due to the use of profiling and abusive words. While stating that he is not a fan of social media, Soyinka said; “I don’t tweet, I don’t WhatsApp. I tried WhatsApp but I stopped.” Apple’s…

“I don’t want to sell Osimhen”- New Napoli boss, Garcia New Napoli boss, Rudi Garcia, has said he does not want to part ways with Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, and Georgian winger, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. According to Italian publications, La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Corriere dello Sport, the French coach has already informed President Aurelio De Laurentiis that he doesn’t want to sell Osimhen and his strike partner in the summer. It is understood that the Partenopei won’t sell the Nigeria international for less than €150-160m and will offer him a contract extension in the coming weeks. Rudi Garcia …