Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

AYC organises West African Youth for innovation, Industrial Growth in Abuja AYC organises West African Youth for innovation, Industrial Growth in Abuja The Africa Youth Conference (AYC) 2025 says it will mobilise youth leadership across the West African sub-region to build capacity for innovation and industrial development across the continent. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, AYC Convener Mr Nwokorie David announced that the conference would be organised in partnership with the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology. According to David, the event is scheduled to take place on June 17 and 18…

Rachel Akhuetie Appointed Parallex Bank’s New Non-Executive Director Rachel Akhuetie Rachel Akhuetie Appointed Parallex Bank’s New Non-Executive Director Parallex Bank Limited has made a significant strategic move by appointing Rachel Akhuetie, a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of cross-industry experience, to its board of directors as a non-executive director. The appointment represents a calculated effort by the commercial bank to enhance its leadership capabilities and accelerate its growth trajectory in Nigeria’s competitive banking industry. Proven Track Record in Energy Sector Leadership Mrs. Akhuetie brings formidable credentials to her new role, drawing from her extensive tenure as Executive Director…

Refreshing and sizzling pop diva Ashny drops double EP in a courageous music feat never before attained by any Nigerian female artiste. Refreshing and sizzling pop diva Ashny drops double EP in a courageous music feat never before attained by any Nigerian female artiste. Ashny aka Char Char aka The Jaguar with a charm aka Fresh Fish Forever released her second studio album ‘Femme Fatale’ on december 1st 2024 to great reviews and accolades. The album which had engaging and fan favourites like ‘Fuego’, ‘Dance Away’, ‘Fine’, ‘In My Feelings’ and the moster hit ‘If No Be You’ had barely…

Okocha speaks on his preference for Osimhen’s move Victor Osimhen Okocha speaks on his preference for Osimhen’s move Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has intervened on the speculation surrounding Victor Osimhen’s future, urging the striker to consider staying at Galatasaray despite uncertainty over his next move. Okocha, who played for Fenerbahçe from 1996 to 1998, believes Turkey is an excellent place to play and live football, and Osimhen’s happiness in the country could be a key factor in his decision. “Turkey is a great place to play and live football,” Okocha said in an interview with TRT Sport. “Sometimes, you…

NiDCOM portal: Healthcare takes larger portion of 60,000 Nigerians abroad who join portal NiDCOM NiDCOM portal: Healthcare takes larger portion of 60,000 Nigerians abroad who join portal. About 60,000 Nigerians living abroad have so far registered on the Diaspora Data Mapping Portal, an initiative of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. The initiative aimed at gathering detailed demographic and socio-economic data on citizens outside the country. The portal, launched on June 29, 2021, is a central component of NiDCOM’s strategy to engage the diaspora in national planning and development. Diasporas from over 30 countries have so far registered on the portal…

A sum of N880bn yearly needed for road maintenance The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo A sum of N880bn yearly needed for road maintenance * … ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient roadways nationwide. The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, on Monday, declared that the Nigerian government must spend approximately N880 billion for the maintenance of the federal road network across the country. This is just as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Chukwuemeka Abbasi, said that the template for deducting the road user charge from the prices of petrol and diesel has never…

WHO partners TY Danjuma Foundation by signing $2.26m deal to improve health The WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo and the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of TY Danjuma Foundation, Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma during the signing of the agreement. Photo credit: WHO WHO partners TY Danjuma Foundation by signing $2.26m deal to improve health “… vision will drive measurable progress in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations.” The World Health Organization in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark $2.26m agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade. The partnership,…

Lagos Government boosts productivity by opening application for N150m Agrithon competition Lagos Government boosts productivity by opening application for N150m Agrithon competition The Lagos State Government through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially launched the application portal for the Lagos Agrithon 2025 for youths in the state. The state’s commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this at a press briefing on Monday in Lagos. Lagos Agrithon is an agricultural hackathon that provides a unique platform for startups to pitch their groundbreaking solutions to get access to funding, potential investors, mentorship and enhanced visibility…

Nigeria produces only 700,000 metric tonnes of milk, spends over $1.5bn to import Nigeria produces only 700,000 metric tonnes of milk, spends over $1.5bn to import * EU dairy companies are already investing in Nigeria as a way of meeting up with expectations. As Nigeria marked the 2025 World Milk Day, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, revealed that the country spends over $1.5 billion annually on dairy imports due to a significant gap between local production and demand. Speaking at the World Milk Day Conference held in Abuja, the Minister stated that while Nigeria consumes about 1.6 million…

Bishop Abioye speaks to men wearing earrings, plaiting hair David Olatunji Abioye Bishop Abioye speaks to men wearing earrings, plaiting hair * Urges both sex to maintain the way God made them. The Pastor of Living World Conquerors Global Assembly, Bishop David Abioye, has criticised men who wear earrings and plait their hair like women. While delivering a sermon to his congregation, as seen in a video, Abioye wondered why a man would want to wear the appearance of a woman. He admonished men to dress in a presentable manner that would set them apart and command respect. The cleric…