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Gov Sanwo-Olu meets GWR holder, Ayelabola Ololade Sanwo-Olu hosts Guinness World Record holder, Ayelabola Ololade Gov Sanwo-Olu meets GWR holder, Ayelabola Ololade * Ololade walks a surprising 130.62Km on a catwalk. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday hosted Ayelabola Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, in recognition of her Guinness World Record achievement. Ololade recently made headlines after walking an astonishing 130.62Km on a catwalk, setting a new world record for the longest distance walked on a runway by a model. The feat, completed in 2,058 laps at the Indoor Sports Centre…

Funke Akindele gained recognition among most influential women in international film Actress Funke Akindele Funke Akindele gained recognition among most influential women in international film * ‘To be recognised among 46 powerful, visionary women from around the world is more than a moment of celebration.’ Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film,” a prestigious global list celebrating 46 visionary women making a significant impact on the international film industry. Reacting to the recognition, Akindele took to her Instagram page on Friday to express her excitement and gratitude…

As rural electrification drive attracts N5.8bn private investment – FG Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu As rural electrification drive attracts N5.8bn private investment – FG • ‘… a renewed commitment to transforming lives through sustainable and inclusive energy access.’ The Federal Government has announced progress in its drive to expand clean energy access across the country, revealing that the Rural Electrification Fund has attracted N5.8bn in private sector investment. The programme managed by the Rural Electrification Agency is part of a broader strategy to stimulate rural development through sustainable energy solutions to underserved Nigerians.…

Saraki appreciates Femi Adebayo’s AMVCA win as a boost to Kwara Femi Adebayo Saraki appreciates Femi Adebayo’s AMVCA win as a boost to Kwara Saraki appreciates Femi Adebayo’s AMVCA win as a boost to Kwara. Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, on his recent win at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. In a post on X.com on Tuesday, Saraki described Adebayo’s victory as a “well-earned recognition” and a source of pride for the people of Kwara State. He also lauded Adebayo’s performance and his contribution to Nigeria’s film industry. “I…

Arokodare shines in Belgium as he won best African player award Arokodare Arokodare shines in Belgium as he won best African player award Super Eagles striker and KRC Genk player, Tolu Arokodare, has won the 2024/25 Ebony Shoe Award in Belgium. Arokodare shines in Belgium as he won best African player award. Arokodare claimed the award meant for the best African player in the European country for this campaign on Monday. The 24-year-old has scored 20 goals in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League and is the second leading goalscorer in the competition. He helped Genk finish top of the pile…

In order to boost aviation sector Keyamo launches new insurance policy The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. In order to boost aviation sector Keyamo launches new insurance policy. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled a new insurance policy to transform Nigeria’s aviation sector, with the revised regulations specifically designed to ease aircraft financing and support the growth of local airline operators. The minister announced this in a signed statement by the spokesperson to the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Monday. The statement reads, “While flagging off the new era of insurance regulation, the…

UK reduces graduate visa to 18 months UK reduces graduate visa to 18 months • Nigerians who plan to study abroad could be affected adversely. The desire of Nigerians seeking to study and work in the United Kingdom may have been disturbed as the British government yesterday announced a reduction in its graduate visa route to 18 months from the initial two year period. This effectively brings down the number of months students are able to remain in the UK after their studies. The government also doubled the standard qualifying period during which foreign nationals could seek indefinite leave to…

IGR in Q1 2025: Lagos generated N333.2b – Oluyomi Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu IGR in Q1 2025: Lagos generated N333.2b – Oluyomi • Huge part of IGR – N242.613 billion generated from PAYE. Lagos State Government on Monday revealed that it generated N333.209 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first three months of 2025. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed this at the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the second year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Oluyomi disclosed that of the IGR generated in the first quarter of 2025, N242.613 billion was generated…

We’re making progress on unveiling MSMEs on global stage – FG Vice President Kashim Shettima We’re making progress on unveiling MSMEs on global stage – FG Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, in Abuja, declared that the administration had taken steps to construct digital highways and bridges that would carry Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across borders and into the heart of the African market. According to him, while over 83 per cent of employment in Africa lies in the informal economy, the continent is not short on ideas and digital innovations that offer a window to compete with the…

NOG Energy Week: Leadership from the globe to meet in Abuja NOG Energy Week: Leadership from the globe to meet in Abuja • Aiming to create a more resilient and forward-looking energy ecosystem across Africa. The 24th NOG Energy Week, themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships and Innovation’, is scheduled to be held from 29 June to 3 July 2025, at the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC). As the largest energy gathering in sub-Saharan Africa, NOG Energy Week will bring together over 7,000 leaders, policymakers, regulators and industry professionals from more than 85 countries across the globe, the…