Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Fidelity Bank Convenes Strategic Panel on Export Financing at FNITCC Atlanta 2025 As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding Nigeria’s footprint in global trade, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has announced it will host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Themed “Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,” the session will take place on Friday, 19 September 2025, and will feature top executives and thought leaders from across Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial landscape including: Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Board of Directors – Fidelity…

AFRIMA 2025 to hold in November, host are FG, Lagos AFRIMA 2025 to hold in November, host are FG, Lagos. It was a dazzling evening of elegance, warmth, and celebration as the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, hosted its 2025 Patron’s Dinner with the International Jury in Lagos. The gathering brought together policymakers, stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy, music executives, artists, media representatives, and AFRIMA’s international jurors from 14 countries who are responsible for ensuring the credibility of Africa’s global music awards. The event was hosted by AFRIMA Patron, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, Chairman of The Address Homes. This year’s jury…

Funke Akindele marks 48th birthday, reveals next movie Akindele… Credit: X/Funke Akindele Funke Akindele marks 48th birthday, reveals next movie Nollywood star Funke Akindele was showered with warm tributes on social media on Sunday as colleagues, protégés, and fans marked her 48th birthday, praising the actress-producer for her friendship, mentorship and contributions to the film industry. Akindele, best known for her comic creation Jenifa and the popular television series and films that grew from it, has long been celebrated as a mentor and role model to younger talents. On Sunday, however, tributes poured in beyond her screen achievements to…

Kemi Badenoch opens up on racism following her victory  Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch opens up on racism following her victory Kemi Badenoch has spoken openly about the racism she has endured as the first black woman to lead the Conservative Party, admitting she has been surprised by the scale of the abuse. The Tory leader told the Sunday Times she had not expected the level of hostility since her election, despite previously insisting that Britain was “the best place in the world to be black.” She said: “There’s a certain cadre of people who clearly can’t cope with the fact…

World Junior Swimming Championships: Abdul Adama shines as first Nigerian to win medal Abdul Adama Abdul Adama shines as first Nigerian to win medal. Abdul Jabar Adama has entered the history books, shining as the first-ever Nigerian swimmer to win a medal at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. The 17-year-old claimed a Silver medal in the men’s 50m Butterfly, finishing in 23.64 seconds, just behind Great Britain’s Dean Fearn, who took Gold with 23.54 seconds. In addition to securing Nigeria’s first global medal at the championships, Adama broke two national records in a single day. His previous…

Forbes’ Billionaires List: Dangote remains Africa’s Richest Dangote Dangote remains Africa’s Richest Aliko Dangote has once again shown dominance as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released on Saturday, underscores Dangote’s unmatched dominance in Africa’s wealth hierarchy, where he stands far ahead of his Nigerian peers. Abdulsamad Rabiu follows at $7.2 billion (#516), Mike Adenuga at $6.3 billion (#592), and Femi Otedola at $1.5 billion (#2424). Dangote’s wealth is more than triple Rabiu’s, nearly four times Adenuga’s, and over 16 times Otedola’s, a testament…

Royal Order Of Iwere Kingdom: Pa Ayo Oritsejafor, 6 Others Emerge as Award Winners L-R: Dr. Ebi Omatshola, Director Con Oil PLC; Mr. Oti Ikomi, Proton Energy; Pa. Ayo Oritsejafor, Founder, Word of Life Bible Church; His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse iii The Olu of Warri kingdom; His wife, Queen Consort of Warri kingdom, Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse iii; Dr. Mrs Helen Boyo-Ekweme, Pathologist and wife of former Vice President of Nigeria and Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO House of Tara International during their conferment as members Royal Order of Iwere by Olu of Warri at Aghofen (Olu of Warri palace) in…

Royal Order Of Iwere Kingdom: Pa Ayo Oritsejafor, 6 Others Emerge as Award Winners L-R: Dr. Ebi Omatshola, Director Con Oil PLC; Mr. Oti Ikomi, Proton Energy; Pa. Ayo Oritsejafor, Founder, Word of Life Bible Church; His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse iii The Olu of Warri kingdom; His wife, Queen Consort of Warri kingdom, Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse iii; Dr. Mrs Helen Boyo-Ekweme, Pathologist and wife of former Vice President of Nigeria and Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO House of Tara International during their conferment as members Royal Order of Iwere by Olu of Warri at Aghofen (Olu of Warri palace) in…

Royal Order Of Iwere Kingdom: Pa Ayo Oritsejafor, 6 Others Emerge as Award Winners L-R: Dr. Ebi Omatshola, Director Con Oil PLC; Mr. Oti Ikomi, Proton Energy; Pa. Ayo Oritsejafor, Founder, Word of Life Bible Church; His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse iii The Olu of Warri kingdom; His wife, Queen Consort of Warri kingdom, Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse iii; Dr. Mrs Helen Boyo-Ekweme, Pathologist and wife of former Vice President of Nigeria and Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO House of Tara International during their conferment as members Royal Order of Iwere by Olu of Warri at Aghofen (Olu of Warri palace) in…

Royal Order Of Iwere Kingdom: Pa Ayo Oritsejafor, 6 Others Emerge as Award Winners L-R: Dr. Ebi Omatshola, Director Con Oil PLC; Mr. Oti Ikomi, Proton Energy; Pa. Ayo Oritsejafor, Founder, Word of Life Bible Church; His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse iii The Olu of Warri kingdom; His wife, Queen Consort of Warri kingdom, Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse iii; Dr. Mrs Helen Boyo-Ekweme, Pathologist and wife of former Vice President of Nigeria and Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO House of Tara International during their conferment as members Royal Order of Iwere by Olu of Warri at Aghofen (Olu of Warri palace) in…