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.
Tokyo 25: Amusan praises Tinubu for recognition of athletes through renewed sports’ reward system Tobi Amusan Sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognising the efforts of Nigerian athletes through his government’s reward system. Amusan, who is the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, underlined the importance of such recognition, noting the personal sacrifices athletes make to compete at the highest level. “All thanks to him (President Tinubu), I mean, he’s recognising, you know, we the athletes and it’s so much that we put in behind the scenes. Look, I have a whole lot…
EFL CUP: Striker Arokodare scores first Wolves’ goal Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has scored his first goal for Wolves as the English Premier League side beat Everton 2-0 to romp into the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Marshall Munetsi set Wolves in the lead in the 29th minute while Arokodare made victory certain with the second game of the night in the 87th minute. Victory brings some relief for Wolves, who beat West Ham in the last round, after the worst league start in their history that has left them bottom of the Premier League. They have lost…
Airtel foundation after 10 million Africans with scholarships offers L–R: Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Africa, Emeka Oparah; Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh; Chairman, Airtel Africa Foundation, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya; Group Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar; and Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran, during the world press conference officially announcing the launch of Airtel Africa Foundation in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo: Airtel Africa Foundation. The Airtel Africa Foundation, in collaboration with UNICEF, has unveiled an ambitious plan to directly impact over 10 million lives across the continent by 2030 through education,…
FasterCapital, Careers Verified partner to strengthen career expansion drive FasterCapital is in partnership with Careers Verified Limited through the EquityPilot programme to accelerate Careers Verified’s expansion across Africa. In a statement, it was noted that this would be done by combining the startup’s HR outsourcing and resourcing expertise with FasterCapital’s global acceleration and capital-raising capabilities. It stated, “The collaboration begins immediately, targeting enterprise clients across oil & gas, finance, telecom, healthcare and FMCG. “Africa’s formal hiring market is expanding rapidly, with talent shortages, high recruitment costs and weak assessment frameworks limiting productivity across sectors. Employers face uneven access to pre-screened…
NASRDA makes students interact with space station Director General, NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, NASRDA management, school administrators, and students pose during Nigeria’s historic live interactive session with NASA astronaut Zena Cardman at the International Space Station. … inspiring, nurturing interest in space science. The National Space Research and Development Agency said it successfully connected Nigerian students to the International Space Station, where they held a live interactive session with NASA astronaut Zena Cardman. The historic event, the first of its kind in Nigeria, took place at NASRDA Headquarters in Abuja and brought together students from various schools across the Federal…
Moniepoint positioned among UK’s top fintech companies Nigerian-founded Moniepoint Inc. has been named among the United Kingdom’s leading fintech companies by CNBC, marking another milestone in its global expansion drive, it said in a statement. Moniepoint, one of Africa’s largest business payments and digital banking platforms, was listed by CNBC in collaboration with market research firm Statista after a review of performance indicators including revenue growth, transaction volume and capital raised across 2023 and 2024. The recognition comes months after the launch of MonieWorld, a digital service designed to provide remittances and financial products for Africans in the international diaspora,…
Ballon d’Or: NFF congratulates Nnadozie on 4th position Nnadozie. Photo: Soar Super Eagles on X The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons and Brighton and Hove Albion’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie on her fourth-place finish at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. Ademola Olajire, Head of NFF’s Media and Communications department, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Nnadozie, who has been Africa’s Best Goalkeeper for the past two years, was also named Goalkeeper of the tournament for this summer’s Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. She played a key role in…
Davido Recording Academy membership gives global Grammy recognition … Presenting Davido on the globe Davido Recording Academy membership has been officially confirmed, giving the Afrobeats superstar the prestigious opportunity to vote in the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. This development positions the Nigerian hitmaker among the world’s most influential music professionals shaping the future of global sound. The Recording Academy, organisers of the GRAMMYs, made the announcement via Instagram, featuring Davido in a promotional video alongside other new members such as Offset, Jessie Reyez, and Ravyn Lenae. The post highlighted the dedication required to create music and the vital role members play…
Capital requirement: 14 banks attain CBN’s target – Cardoso CBN building Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday, said 14 banks have so far attained the new regulatory capital requirements introduced earlier this year. Cardoso disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. He said, “On the financial sector, the MPC noted the continued resilience of the banking system, with most financial soundness indicators remaining within projected benchmarks. “Members also acknowledge the significant progress in the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise, as 14 banks have fully met…
LASRRA registers Seven Million, drive wider Coverage with LASCOTA L-R: Permanent Secretary, Science and Technology, Ibilola Kasunmu; Hon. Seyi Lawal; LASRRA’s General Manager, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola and another stakeholder at the event The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has successfully captured seven million residents in its database. This milestone was highlighted during its maiden jamboree programme with the Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA) on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, LASRRA’s General Manager, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, said the jamboree programme was part of the agency’s proactive strategy to bring registration services closer to residents. “While our…