Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ooni Ogunwusi Clocks 51: A Reign Of Peace, Unity, And Cultural Renaissance His 51 is not only about years lived, but about lives touched. In the sacred city of Ile-Ife, cradle of the Yoruba race and spiritual heart of an ancient civilization, the air is filled once again with celebration and reflection as His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, marks his 51st birthday. The day is not just about the passing of another year, but a reminder of a journey defined by purpose, peace, and profound cultural rebirth. Since ascending the revered throne of Oduduwa in 2015,…

Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment To Exceptional Customer Experience At Global Trade Forum In Ibadan Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience through deeper engagement and partnership with its clients. This was demonstrated last Thursday when the Bank hosted a successful Global Trade Forum in Ibadan, bringing together key stakeholders in the SouthWest region and valued customers to explore growth opportunities and strengthen collaborations. The hugely attended Trade Forum was graced by the Executive Director, Retail ahd Commercial Bank, Chris Ofikulu, who expressed heartfelt appreciation to attendees for their participation and continued support. In his opening remarks,…

Stanbic IBTC Bank, LOXEA BYD Forge Alliance For Electric Vehicle Financing L-R: Tosin Leye-Odeyemi, Head, Sustainability, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC; Olu Delano, Executive Director, Personal and Private Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Funmi Abiola, Head, Marketing and Communication, CFAO Mobility; Mehdi Slimani, Managing Director, LOXEA Nigeria (BYD); and Taiwo Ala, Head, Products, Stanbic IBTC Bank, during the launch of their partnership to finance sustainable BYD electric and hybrid vehicles, recently held at the BYD showroom, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable transportation, Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced a partnership with LOXEA Nigeria, the…

Climate shocks: 900 million poor people at risk – UN United Nations Nearly 80 percent of the world’s poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a “double and deeply unequal burden,” the United Nations warned on Friday. “No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate change effects like droughts, floods, heat waves, and air pollution, but it’s the poorest among us who are facing the harshest impact,” Haoliang Xu, acting administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, told AFP in a statement. COP30, the UN climate summit…

Legend Stout, Adekunle Gold unite to celebrate Nigerian culture Adekunle Gold …showing commitment to Nigerian culture and artistic initiatives. Legend Extra Stout has partnered with singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold to celebrate Nigerian music, culture and artistry through a street carnival held in Lagos. According to a statement, the event, themed ‘Legend Extra Stout x Mainland BlockParty’, took place on Broad Street, Lagos Island, as part of the celebration of Gold’s sixth studio album, Fuji. The brand described the partnership as part of its commitment to supporting Nigerian culture and artistic expression. It said the carnival brought together fans to…

IMF names Africa’s fastest-growing economies exempting Nigeria International Monetary Fund …encouraged Africa to consolidate fiscal discipline, strengthen debt management, and deepen structural reforms. The International Monetary Fund has revealed that Nigeria is not among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, as countries such as Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda continue to lead the continent’s growth trajectory in the world. The IMF said the five countries are now among the world’s fastest-expanding economies, buoyed by sustained policy reforms, improved fiscal management, and investments in infrastructure and manufacturing. The Director of the IMF’s African Department, Abebe Selassie, disclosed this during the launch…

LiteFi partners with Renmoney to expand loan access for Nigerians Loan LiteFi has announced a new partnership with Renmoney to expand its lending capacity and bring more credit options to Nigerians. Through the partnership, Renmoney will fund LiteFi borrowers via an on-lending arrangement. This allows LiteFi to serve more customers and grow its loan book across different segments, including salary earners, self-employed, and SMEs. This partnership gives LiteFi the regulatory backing to extend its services to more households and businesses and meet the growing demand for credit of Nigerians. The collaboration is about scale and broadening LiteFi’s product range. Borrowers…

Veteran actress Mama Rainbow celebrates 60 years on stage, 83rd birthday Veteran Nollywood Actress, Idowu Philips, known as Mama Rainbow…Photo Credit: Instagram | mamarainbowofficial Veteran actress and Yoruba film legend, Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has celebrated her 83rd birthday and 60 years on stage, thanking God, her family, and fans for their love and support through her six-decade career. The veteran actress marked the milestone on Thursday with a message shared on her Instagram page, where she reflected on her journey in the entertainment industry and the people who have supported her. “Today, I celebrate 83 years…

How Nigerian Star Tems Is Clearing A Path For African Women In Music In the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers, CNN’s Larry Madowo meets Grammy-winning artist Tems, who talks about her rise from Lagos to global stages and how she’s using her platform to empower women. Born Temilade Openiyi in Lagos, Tems rose from self-taught producer to global star, making history as the first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She talks about her music, “I think for me personally, authenticity is everything to me. I feel like that’s the one thing I cannot…

Adopt-A-School Initiative: Stanbic IBTC Transforms Learning Environment At Chwelnyap Primary School, Plateau State L-R: Christopher John kyoroh, Local Government Chairman Jos North; Olushola Alerege, Head, Commercial Banking, North Central Suite, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Samuel Sunday Amura, Chairman, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board at the handover ceremony of Chwenlnyap Primary School Plateau, forming part of the Stanbic IBTC’s Adopt-A-School initiative. Stanbic IBTC Holdings has completed the renovation and upgrade of Chwelnyap Primary School in Plateau State under its Adopt-A-School initiative, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to advancing educational excellence across Nigeria. The extensive renovation and infrastructure enhancement project underscores the institution’s…