Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

When will the worst of us stop ruling the best of us in Nigeria When will the worst of us stop ruling the best of us in Nigeria With over 18.3 million children now out of school, Nigeria holds the record for the highest number of dropouts globally. More than 50% of its population lives below the poverty line, making it the country with the largest number of people in extreme poverty. In healthcare, there is just one doctor for every 1,000 patients. Yet, political leaders live in luxury, thriving off the suffering of the same people they have deliberately…

Novak Djokovic falls out at Indian Wells but Alcaraz sails through Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic falls out at Indian Wells but Alcaraz sails through Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced. “No excuses for a poor performance,” 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic said after 37 unforced errors in a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat. “It doesn’t feel great when you play this way on the court,” he added. “But congratulations to my opponent — just…

Otu ready to continue to support gender equality, gives more opportunities to females Governor Bassey Otu Cross River State Otu ready to continue to support gender equality, gives more opportunities to females. Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reiterated his commitment to continue supporting women’s advancement and encouraging gender equality in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 5. The governor made the pledge in his message to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration in Calabar, on Saturday. Otu noted that “Globally, several women have continued to inspire hope, unity, and peace across diverse endeavors. Here in our dear…

Just 10% of global funding reaches female-led startups, expert raises alarm on IWD An economic expert and the Managing Director of Atusbulk, a communication platform, Ismaila Yusuf Atus Just 10% of global funding reaches female-led startups, expert raises alarm on IWD • Asks for women to take charge of their destinies. Economic expert, Ismaila Yusuf Atus, has raised concerns about the slow progress of gender equality across the world, stressing the urgent need for systemic change to close the global gender gap. In a statement to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, on Saturday, Atus, who is the Managing Director…

Southwest Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and Training 2025 Set for March 15 at Lagos • Dignitaries to handle speeches which are bound for development. The Empowerment and Leadership Development Foundation for Southwest is set to host the 2nd Edition of the Southwest Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and Training Program 2025 on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State. This transformative event is designed to equip young people in the Southwest with vital skills in technology, agriculture, waste management, confectioneries, and bag/shoe making to tackle unemployment and foster economic growth. Dignitaries expected at the summit include Hon. Ayodele…

Insight on how Sujimoto raised N20bn in commercial paper for expansion Insight on how Sujimoto raised N20bn in commercial paper for expansion 17 months, 18 days, 6 lawyers, 4 issuing houses, countless meetings, meticulous checks, and a rock-solid balance sheet were all it took for FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited to issue a vote of strong confidence in the approval of a N20 billion commercial paper (CP) for Sujimoto Holdings. This approval, supported by Sujimoto’s Triple BBB+ investment rating and strong corporate governance, reinforces the company’s financial stability and reliability. The funding is designed to fuel a series of ambitious projects,…

Nigerian female CEOs leading financial organizations Nigerian female CEOs leading financial organizations For decades, top leadership positions in the Nigerian banking sector have largely been dominated by men. However, a remarkable shift in recent times has seen the appointment of female CEOs, marking a new era in the industry. These women are not only leading major financial institutions but are also redefining leadership by driving innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth in the sector. Their leadership is shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape and inspiring the next generation of female executives. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe – Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank.  Onyeali-Ikpe, a trained lawyer, became…

Nigeria’s foreign trade reaches N36.6tn in Q4 2024 – NBS Nigeria’s foreign trade hit N36.6tn in Q4 2024 – NBS Nigeria’s total merchandise trade recorded significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by a sharp rise in imports and steady export performance. According to the latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday, total trade for the period stood at N36.6tn, representing a 68.3 per cent increase from the corresponding quarter in 2023 and a 2.2 per cent rise from the third quarter of 2024. Despite maintaining a trade…

Tinubu calls women fuels for Nigeria’s future, celebrates IWD President Bola Tinubu Tinubu calls women fuels for Nigeria’s future, celebrates IWD President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, celebrated the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women in a personal message to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day. He described Nigerian women as the bedrock of the nation, driving progress from homes to farms, boardrooms, and communities. He said, yet, 30 years after the Beijing Declaration, too many women still faced barriers that limited their potentials. “Our administration is committed in our Renewed Hope pledge to dismantle obstacles, expand access to…

Davido to feature in King Charles’ Commonwealth playlist Davido Davido to feature in King Charles’ Commonwealth playlist. King Charles III has selected Afrobeat star Davido to feature on his exclusive playlist, King’s Music Room. Curated by the king himself and recorded at Buckingham Palace, the playlist highlights his favourite tracks from artistes across the Commonwealth including Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones. King Charles III created the playlist to share the music that brings him joy while showcasing the profound impact music has had on his life. He also reflected on his personal encounters with some of the featured…