Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Okonjo-Iweala set to unveil WEIDE grant on August 14 Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Photo by MARTIAL TREZZINI / POOL / AFP) … giving support to women-led businesses on the global space. The Women Exporter In Digital Economy (WEIDE) grant will be inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja by the Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, made this announcement while giving an update on the Council’s non-oil export performance in the first six months of 2015. Nigeria has been selected as a pilot…

My Single Life Results From Unforeseen Circumstances, Open To marriage – Akintola Bimbo Akintola My Single Life Results From Unforeseen Circumstances, Open To marriage – Akintola Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has unveiled why she remains single and without children at the age of 52. While in an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Akintola explained that her single status is not by choice but rather due to life’s unforeseen circumstances. The Edo and Oyo State native described marriage as a sacred union that should take place in the house of God, surrounded by loved ones. Bimbo naratted that she once met…

Kemi Badenoch: I Rejected God For Not Answering Someone In Grave Danger Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch: I Rejected God For Not Answering Someone In Grave Danger UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said that her faith in God ended when she realized that He was responding to her silly prayers and setting aside the plea from someone in grave danger. Recently she revealed that God answered her trivial prayers and failed to respond to a girl who had been held captive for more than 20 years. Badenoch shared how Josef Fritzl, an Austrian man, kept his daughter imprisoned for…

FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025) FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, and promote inclusive economic development across both continents. As a legacy institution with over 131 years of leadership in financial services, FirstBank’s sponsorship highlights its commitment to fostering cross-border…

Okunbo Honoured with Prestigious Headlamp Award in Canada Founder and Chairman of The Osa Okunbo Foundation, and Executive Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, Dr. Osahon Okunbo, has been honoured with the prestigious Headlamp Award – The Creative Legacy Builder at the 2025 Flavours of Nigeria Festival in Brampton, Canada. President and Convener of the festival, Chuks Anyaduba, said Okunbo’s nomination was inspired by his “unwavering dedication to the advancement of the arts in Africa and his philanthropy through The Osa Okunbo Foundation.” Dr. Okunbo was represented at the event by Mr. Paul Idemudia, who delivered his acceptance speech at…

Oliseh gives details on refusal of top clubs from signing Osimhen Victor Osimhen Oliseh gives details on refusal of top clubs from signing Osimhen Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has explained why many top European clubs withdrew from going for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, pointing to the staggering total financial package required to secure his signature. Oliseh did the analysis of the true cost of acquiring Osimhen at approximately €187 million over four years. In a video circulated on social media, Oliseh provided a detailed analysis of the complex transfer saga that eventually saw Osimhen join Turkish champions Galatasaray…

Remi Tinubu honours with chieftaincy title in Lagos File Copy: First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu The honour was bestowed upon her by the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, at Ikorodu. Mrs Tinubu was represented by the wife of Lagos State deputy governor, Oluremi Hamzat. Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the well-being of Nigerians remains a top priority for the Federal Government. Tinubu gave the assurance after receiving a chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Saturday. The event was part of activities marking Shotobi’s 10th coronation anniversary. The activities started on…

We present YouTube channel, ‘Biglion Pictures’ – Bigsam, Bayo Adedeji Bayo Adedeji We present YouTube channel, ‘Biglion Pictures’ – Bigsam, Bayo Adedeji To reshape the landscape of digital Nollywood, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, fondly called Bayo Lion; and filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji, aka Bigsam, have joined forces to launch BigLion Pictures, a YouTube channel set to debut on September 25, 2025. A source revealed that the name ‘BigLion’ was derived from their nicknames, Big from Bigsam, and Lion from Bayo Lion. According to Adedeji, the channel is designed to raise the bar in the industry. He…

Seyi Tinubu Celebrates Wife, 9 Years of Marriage, 20 Years of Togetherness Seyi Tinubu Celebrates Wife, 9 Years of Marriage, 20 Years of Togetherness Son of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, Seyi, has celebrated nine years of marriage with his wife, Layal Tinubu, while reflecting on their 20 years together as a couple. The couple who share two children marked the milestone with heartfelt messages and photos from their wedding day. In a social media post on Friday, Seyi Tinubu praised his wife for her resilience, kindness, and unwavering support throughout their journey. He emphasized their shared commitment to family and…

French club appoints Ex-Super Eagles player Utaka as head coach John Utaka French club appoints Ex-Super Eagles player Utaka as head coach Former Nigeria International, John Utaka, has been appointed the new head coach of Montpellier’s women’s side in France, taking over from outgoing manager, Frédéric Mendy. French outlet Ouest-France reports that the 43-year-old will share coaching duties with Baptiste Merle until the end of the current campaign, with both working closely under the guidance of sporting director, Jean-Louis Saez. The appointment is a milestone for Utaka, making him the only African head coach in France’s top-tier women’s league. Utaka’s…