Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Davido narrates how ‘money finish’, spending first N20 million endorsement deal Davido Davido narrates how ‘money finish’, spending first N20 million endorsement deal Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has decided to share the story of how he lavishly spent his first endorsement deal proceeds as a teenager. In an Instagram post, the multi-award-winning singer posted a photo of himself holding the official documents from the deal, which he disclosed was worth N20 million. Then, Davido was only 17 years old and had just two songs to his name. In his account, Davido said he paid his manager his rightful percentage, purchased…

2025 UTME: JAMB ready to release results Friday JAMB JAMB ready to release results Friday The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Indications have emerged that the board would release the results before noon on Friday, with the event expected to take place at JAMB’s headquarters in Bwari on Friday. The terse invitation is ready: “The release of 2025 UTME is scheduled to hold tomorrow, Friday, 9th May, 2025; Venue: JAMB National Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja; Time: 8am.’ Recall that JAMB had, on…

Pope Leo XIV first address: ‘Peace be with you.’ Pope Leo XIV CNN Pope Leo XIV first address: ‘Peace be with you’ Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV — and becoming the first American pope in history. Appearing on the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday evening, CNN live updates stated that the new pope greeted thousands gathered in the square with a message of peace: “Peace be with you.” The former missionary and archbishop of Chiclayo, Peru, delivered his first words in Italian…

Leo XIV: First American Pope, Mathematician, missionary Pope Leo Xiv Leo XIV: First American Pope, Mathematician, missionary Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday at the Vatican Office as the 267th Pope and will be addressed as Pope Leo XIV. He is a 69-year-old American from Chicago, Illinois, and the first-ever pontiff from America. He was elected with two-thirds of 133 voting cardinals. Before his election, he was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, and he spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and served as bishop in Peru. Pope Leo XIV will become the…

Afreximbank has unveiled $1bn to fund Africa film AFREXIMBANK Afreximbank has unveiled $1bn to fund Africa film * Purposeful plan to aid the production and distribution of African contents projected to the globe. The African Export-Import Bank, through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export-Development in Africa, has unveiled a $1bn Africa Film Fund to revolutionise the continent’s film and creative industry. The announcement was made on Wednesday via an official statement posted on the bank’s Instagram page. The fund, launched under the Creative Africa Nexus Programme, aims to support the production and global distribution of African films…

Lagos, Banks to create 10,000 MSME jobs while in partnership Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos, Banks to create 10,000 MSME jobs while in partnership * With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding as a seal. * This unlocks creativity, resilience, and potential of small businesses. Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry and Sterling Bank, has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises with access to affordable finance and support. In a statement on Wednesday, the partnership, sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to provide MSMEs with single-digit loans,…

Google, for online visibility, launches AI Max FILE: The Google logo at the company’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, on August 13, 2024. | Credit: AFP Google, for online visibility, launches AI Max Google on Wednesday announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for search campaigns, a new upgrade to its Search Ads platform that provides smarter, more intuitive advertising tools for businesses, including those in Africa seeking to expand their online presence. AI Max uses advanced artificial intelligence to enhance how ads appear in search results, helping local businesses connect with a broader audience in today’s…

Gov Otti approves 100% doctors salary hike, MMA reacts with praises Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Gov Otti approves 100% doctors salary hike, MMA reacts with praises * At pay parity for state-employed doctors. * Approved recruitment of 771 new healthcare workers. The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia Chapter, has commended Governor Alex Otti for approving the 100 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for employed doctors in the state. The state Chairman of NMA, Dr Ezinwa Ezuruike, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Umuahia, expressed the group’s appreciation to the governor. He said that the landmark approval announced on…

Nigeria to sign bilateral air service agreement with Brazil Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Brazilian Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho. Nigeria to sign bilateral air service agreement with Brazil • Agreement will allow Air Peace and Caverton operate the route. The duo of Nigeria and Brazil are set to strengthen their aviation ties as both countries move closer to establishing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made this development known on his official X account on Wednesday. “Yesterday, along with my team, I…

UK: No new restrictions on visa rules for Nigerians UK: No new restrictions on visa rules for Nigerians The British High Commission in Nigeria has discredited recent speculation about changes to UK visa rules for Nigerians, stating that no new restrictions have been introduced. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission emphasised that the UK’s immigration system is constantly reviewed to balance legal migration with efforts to curb abuse. The Commission reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, particularly in the area of people-to-people connections. The statement reads, “We keep our immigration system under…