Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has officially unveiled the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a new initiative aimed at discovering, training and mentoring emerging African talents while connecting them to global opportunities in the music industry. The announcement was made as part of the singer’s broader commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists across the continent. According to the award-winning performer, the foundation will identify and support 100 promising African talents, offering them professional mentorship, training resources and international exposure designed to accelerate their careers. Savage described the initiative as a personal mission to give back to an industry that…

Manny Ita  – Dr. (Amb.) Temitope Mayegun, the Founder and President of Avila Naturalle Ltd, has been honored with the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Award 2026. The prestigious ceremony, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, convened a global assembly of influential women business leaders from over 25 countries to recognize those driving innovation, economic growth, and social change. ​The recognition underscores Dr. Mayegun’s trajectory as a visionary leader in Africa’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and natural wellness sectors. Under her stewardship, Avila Naturalle has evolved from a small startup into a major manufacturer, promoting health-conscious alternatives to chemically processed…

Over 100,000 airport access cards have been issued to motorists across the country as part of efforts to implement the Federal Government’s cashless policy at airport tollgates, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has disclosed. Kuku revealed on Monday that 62,000 of the cards were issued within just three days of enforcing the cashless policy at airports, a development that turned chaotic as the rollout of the policy at major airports triggered disruptions. The development comes as motorists have continued to enjoy free access into Nigerian airports for the past five days after…

Josh Akosile, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of XL-CREATIVEHUB XLCreativeHub has invited screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts for its Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency. The organisation announced the call for entries on its website, stating that submissions would close on March 16, 2026. The organisers disclosed that judges would review entries between March 17 and March 20, after which six finalists would emerge. According to the statement, the finalists will be announced on 20 March during a live broadcast on the hub’s YouTube channel. The organisers named the judging panel as Halima Odiegwu, Emil…

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu with the Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, HE Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, and other dignitaries at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Photo: X Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partner with the Mexican government to strengthen cultural exchange and unlock tourism opportunities. Sanwo-Olu said this on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Alfredo Ortiz, accompanied by the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Lagos, Abiodun Otunola, at Lagos House, Ikeja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the governor commended the Mexican…

SpaceX Starlink is planning to deploy its next generation of mobile connectivity satellites to deliver full cellular coverage, including 5G capability, directly to smartphones. Specifically, the Elon Musk-owned firm said its upcoming Starlink Mobile V2 satellites will power what it describes as the highest-performing satellite-to-mobile network built so far, enabling users to connect seamlessly to mobile networks from virtually anywhere. Through its website, the firm said the system is expected to complement terrestrial mobile networks and could significantly expand coverage in rural and underserved regions, including Nigeria, where connectivity gaps remain wide. The Guardian checks showed that Starlink, as of…

Manny Ita  – Former Nigeria national team coach and veteran football tactician, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, has passed away. His family confirmed the news on Monday, describing him as a revered patriarch and a foundational figure in Nigerian football history. ​In a statement released on behalf of the family, Bolade Adesuyi announced the death of the Modakeke High Chief, stating, “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent. We announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the 1st indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, High Chief…

Elegbede Abiodun NANS enumerated the safety risks posed by persistent blackout. The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West zone, has a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Ministry of Power under Bayo Adelabu, citing the persistent electricity crisis across campuses in the six Southwestern states. In a statement issued on Monday, the Coordinator of NANS Southwest (Zone D), Adeyemo Josiah, lamented that students have endured prolonged darkness that has disrupted not only academic activities but also research, online learning, and daily routines. “For several months, students across campuses in the six Southwestern states have endured prolonged darkness,…

Africa’s billionaires have seen their wealth surge, with the continent’s 23-member “three-comma club” now worth a combined $126.7 billion, up 21% from 2025. Collectively, they added $20.3 billion over the past year, driven by rising equity markets and stabilising regional currencies. This is according to the latest Africa Billionaires ranking released by Forbes on Monday. The latest list shows Nigeria’s continued presence, with four of its businessmen—Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola—named among the continent’s wealthiest business leaders. Dangote remains the richest African, with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion, up $4.6 billion this year. Dangote…

Manny Ita  – Ethiopian model Keneni Adugna was laid to rest on Friday at Addis Ababa, where grieving family members, friends and supporters gathered at Saint Cathedral Church to mourn her sudden death. According to a statement released Wednesday by Addis Ababa Police, the model fell from the balcony of her fifth-floor apartment under circumstances that remain unclear. Authorities said investigators have examined the scene and are collecting forensic and technical evidence as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. Police confirmed that Adugna’s fiancé, popular Ethiopian singer Andualem Gosa, is currently in police custody while the inquiry continues.…