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Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Jumia Report shows increase in Rural E-Commerce adoption across Nigeria L-R: MR. Manji Pious Lawan, Special Assistant to the Director General/Chief Executive (Strategy), Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON); Oladipupo Adeniyi, Director Admin & Human Resources, Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment; Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Temidayo Ojo; Tejumola Abisoye, Special Adviser and National Coordinator, National Talent Export Programme, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; at the second edition of Jumia’s E-Commerce in Rural Areas Report on Thursday, 9th October in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has unveiled the second edition of its…
Natufe/Animashaun Community Residents Stage Protest Against Proposed Cemetery Project in Surulere Natufe/Animashaun Community … cites threat. Residents of the Natufe/Animashaun Community, Surulere, have staged a massive protest against the construction of a cemetery in their neighbourhood. They recently described such a construction as illegal and dangerous. Carrying placards that read “No to cemetery in Nature Estate,” “Don’t impose cemetery threat,” and “Say no to nightmares” over the weekend, the residents pledged to resist the project and march to the Lagos State Government House in Alausa this week. According to Alhaja Aminat Omolabake Braimoh, Chairperson of the Community Development Association (CDA),…
2025 Hockey AFCON: Nigeria win bronze Hockey Nigeria’s men’s hockey team won the bronze medal at the 2025 Hockey Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 3–1 victory over Kenya in the third-place playoff at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. The win capped a strong finish for the Nigerians in what was the 12th edition of the continental championship, organised by the African Hockey Federation. The tournament, held concurrently with the women’s competition, brought together Africa’s best national sides for two weeks of high-intensity action. Nigeria began the bronze medal clash brightly, taking the lead in the…
Sanwo-Olu, hosting global summit on blue economy, coastal resilience in Lagos Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State • To achieve strategic platform on action towards investment in Africa’s coastal economies. The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on the blue economy and coastal resilience. The summit, scheduled to be held from Nov. 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, and policymakers. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab,…
Finance Minister, Wale Edun recovers, back to Nigeria Wale Edun … resumes duty. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has returned to Nigeria after a brief medical trip abroad. A video circulating on social media on Sunday showed the minister at Fraser Suites, Abuja, where he reportedly held a closed-door meeting with a Qatari delegation, alongside the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. Edun’s return comes weeks after reports surfaced that he had taken ill and left Abuja for Lagos before proceeding abroad for medical attention. Last week, Presidential spokesperson…
First Bank leads as Amstel Malta, MTN, others join WIB trade fair partners The 2025 edition of the Women in Business (WIB) Trade Fair is poised to be exceptional as leading brands and organisations have joined the long list of partners and headline sponsors of the annual business gathering. While Amstel Malta, MTN, Nigerian Breweries, and FIBI are the latest partners, First Bank has emerged as the headline sponsor. These are part of efforts being put in place by the organisers to ensure that the Abuja economy is revitalised. The trade fair, taking place from 31st October to 2nd November…
Mathematics, English remain requirements for O’Level exams – FG Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa .. policy was introduced to ensure inclusiveness. The Federal Government has reaffirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students registering for their O’Level examinations, despite the recent streamlining of admission requirements into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry clarified that the new policy does not exempt any candidate from registering or sitting for the two core subjects, saying rather, it introduces a…
UAE gateway for South African growth as Creative Zone by Encor and Azanyah convene high-level investment briefing in Sandton Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 October 2025 — Creative Zone by Encor, the United Arab Emirates’ largest business setup advisory firm, together with South Africa’s Azanyah Trade Hub and co-host of the event, the UAE Embassy in South Africa, will convene a high-level business engagement on 20 October 2025 at The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton. The event will bring together senior government officials, investors, corporate leaders, and SME champions to explore how South African businesses can leverage the UAE as a springboard…
We reject military rule for democratically elected leaders in Nigeria – Nigerians reacted harshly Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau We reject military rule for democratically elected leaders in Nigeria – Nigerians reacted harshly. Reports of an alleged plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration have triggered outrage among Nigerians, with senior lawyers, civil society groups and retired generals warning against any attempt to subvert democracy. The Defence Headquarters also dismissed the reports, saying there was no coup-related detention or plan within the military. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said that…
Megastar Man of Decade Awards 2025: Stakeholders Challenged On Collective Responsibility For Nigeria
Megastar Man of Decade Awards 2025: Stakeholders Challenged On Collective Responsibility For Nigeria …leadership, citizenship must both be followed by shared values and personal accountability. The Director General, Strategic Communication and Press Affairs, Nasarawa State, Yakubu Lamai, has called on Nigerians to embrace collective responsibility as a key ingredient for national growth and development. Lamai, who represented the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, made the call in his keynote address at the Megastar Man of the Decade Awards 2025, held in Abuja. Speaking on the theme “Social Responsibility: Building a Culture of Collective Accountability”, Lamai said the awards…