Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Airtel Africa’s AI-powered Spam Alert Service Detects Over 205m SMS In 6 Months More than 205 million spam SMS messages were detected by Airtel Africa’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection service, Spam Alert in 13 (thirteen) of its markets over the last 6 months. The Spam Alert Service, which is available to all subscribers at no cost, identifies and prefixes the SMS with “SPAM Alert” and provides real-time updates with the immediate impact being the elimination of the need to download additional applications to manage spam. Airtel Africa has so far rolled out the service in 13 of its…

Stanbic IBTC Unveils DiSEP 5.0 To Enhance Career Opportunities For Youths In Nigeria In a bold move to bolster career prospects for Nigeria’s youth, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the fifth edition of its renowned Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP 5.0). This latest iteration is targeted at equipping young graduates with essential digital skills that have become indispensable in today’s tech-centric job market. DiSEP 5.0 is designed as a comprehensive initiative to train eligible candidates with innovative digital skills, significantly broadening their digital scope and providing them with a competitive edge in the employment…

Chimamanda Adichie Features On Glo-Sponsored CNN Show On Saturday Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the special guest on this week’s edition of Glo-sponsored African Voices on CNN International. She will be answering questions and providing exposition on her writing career from the host of the programme, Larry Madowo, on the special package, which premieres at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Adichie’s gripping narratives continue to inspire readers all over the world. She has established herself as a significant writer whose works question stereotypes, reinterpret identities, and honour African stories, starting with her highly praised debut novel,…

Creative Strategist Highlights Potentials of Movies in Telling Africa Stories A renowned creative strategist and narrative broker, Dr Tochukwu Macfoy said the potential of making movies has the capacity to tell the true story about the Africa continent and can not be over-emphazied. He said movie making across Africa is the next big project in the pipeline with particular focus on the rich Africa culture and commerce to be portray to the global audience. The trained medical doctor popularly known as Foy is also the Founder of Energize Central and a Chief story teller at Elevate Africa hold the view…

Damilola shines, makes Forbes’ 2025 sustainability leaders list Damilola Ogunbiyi. Credit; seforall.org *Ogunbiyi was chosen out of 120 finalists. * First female GM Lagos State Electricity Board * First female MD of Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency Nigerian-born chief executive of Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi, has been named to Forbes magazine’s Sustainability Leaders 2025 list, the business title announced on Thursday. The annual Forbes list recognises 50 global figures whose recent work is driving measurable progress on climate, clean energy, and sustainability across public, private and multilateral arenas.…

Adeparusi bags distinctions in all subjects in Ireland Adeparusi Source: Facebook page Adeparusi bags distinctions in all subjects in Ireland Nigerian Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi has achieved excellence in Ireland, having distinctions in nine subjects at the O Fiaich Institute of Further Education. She has undertaken nine courses at the Dundalk-based institute and finished with distinctions in all of them, placing her among the school’s most outstanding achievers. Adeparusi’s outstanding record secured her admission into the prestigious Trinity College Dublin, to study Business, Economics and Social Studies for a combined honours degree. This feat has drawn commendations both within and outside the…

Sterling names beneficiaries of N2 billion scholarship Sterling Bank has named the first 99 beneficiaries of its N2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship Fund aimed at widening access to higher education in Nigeria. The announcement came at the Sterling Leadership Series (SLS) held recently in Lagos, where the bank signaled a push to reimagine education as the driver of national transformation. Chief Operating Officer of Sterling Bank, Temitayo Adegoke, said the unveiling reflected the bank’s commitment to using education as a tool for transformation. “At Sterling, we see education as the most powerful tool for transformation. We have invested, and will…

Dangote Speaks Up On Marketers Pressure To increase Pump Price … Dangote would not be moved by threats. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) demanded it to increase the price of petrol and diesel by N75 per litre, in order to allow its members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their respective depots. If implemented, this would result in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel rising to as high as N950 and N1,090 per litre respectively in some parts of Nigeria. The refinery disclosed that…

Creative Economy Week 2025: British Council, FG, Industry Stakeholders Highlight Growth Opportunities in Enugu L-R, Seyi Agboola, Senior Regional Recruitment Manager, University of the Creative Arts; Professor Lyndsay Duthie, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academy Partnerships and Creative Industry Engagement, University of the Creative Arts; Obi Asika, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture and Harry Kesiena, Head of Arts, British Council in Nigeria, at the Creative Economy Week 2025 in Enugu. The Creative Economy Week 2025 raised high interest and excitement in Enugu State as stakeholders converged to collaborate, endorse, and spotlight the unique opportunities available to Nigerian youth for socio-economic…

2Baba at 50, fans celebrate legendary singer File photo: 2baba Lovers of Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have continued to celebrate him with goodwill messages as he turns 50. The supporters and admirers of the “African Queen” crooner on Wednesday flooded social media platforms with his photos and congratulatory messages, hailing him as a true Nigerian music icon. @iamprinzsheddy wrote,“Happy birthday Sir 2baba. I love you sir and thank you so much for all the childhood memories.” @beautifulfacesbyalexandra, on instagram wrote“Congratulations 2baba Keep growing in God’s hands. Golden jubilee.” @superpee_ng posted , “Happy 50th birthday legend…