Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Manny Ita – Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised following a gunshot injury sustained during a skit production in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon beneath the Sango-Ota bridge, reportedly took place while the entertainer was filming content with members of his production crew. While the exact circumstances leading to the discharge of the firearm remain unclear, preliminary reports suggest the situation escalated during the recording session, resulting in a wound to the comedian’s thigh. A police source, speaking on condition of…
Manny Ita – A six-month entrepreneurship programme aimed at transforming underserved women from informal petty trading into sustainable small and medium-scale business owners is gaining attention in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, as stakeholders highlight its potential to reshape grassroots economic participation across the Niger Delta. The initiative, implemented by the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), focuses on equipping women with the knowledge, mindset and practical tools required to move beyond subsistence trading into structured and scalable enterprises. The programme forms part of a broader economic empowerment strategy championed by Olori Atuwatse III, who serves as the Visioner and Chief Executive Officer…
Manny Ita- Nigerian government agencies and international partners have convened for the National Early Warning Services for Health (WISER) workshop to develop an integrated climate and health early warning system. The initiative serves as a direct response to Nigeria’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which mandates the implementation of a national climate-health warning framework across at least 18 states by the year 2030. PIX 1-2: L-R: Nyree Pinder, Global Strategic Partnerships Manager, Met Office , Dr Ousmane Ndiaye, Director General, African Center of Meteorogical Application for Development (ACMAD), Nathan Post, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK Health Lead &…
Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, has graduated 108 women entrepreneurs from the first cohort of the EstablishHER Entrepreneurship Academy, while also launching a N150 million micro-business fund to support women-led enterprises across the South-South region. The graduation ceremony, held on Friday in Warri, Delta State, also witnessed the induction of 208 new participants into Cohort 2 of the programme. The initiative is organised by the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), the humanitarian arm of the Warri Kingdom monarchy, as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities and strengthen entrepreneurial capacity among women in the Niger Delta. Speaking during the event,…
The Federal Ministry of Education has formalised a partnership with Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education Education Services (ITEES) to strengthen Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. The agreement, signed today at 9:30 a.m. during a ceremony connecting officials in Abuja and Singapore, will support Nigeria through a Train-the-Trainer Programme for TVET instructors, leadership training in Singapore for principals and heads of departments of technical institutions, and the introduction of the Global Excellence Model for Skills Training (GEMSET) to benchmark and improve TVET institutions across the country. The collaboration builds on engagements initiated during the Honourable Minister of…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched the 2026 Hackaholics Accelerator Program, welcoming ten startups into the cohort. The Hackaholics Accelerator, a selective growth program under Wema Bank’s Hackaholics platform, is designed to help promising Nigerian startups strengthen their business foundations and prepare for sustainable scale and investment. After six years of driving innovation through Hackaholics, Wema Bank is extending its support beyond ideation and competition into hands-on startup building through Hackaholics Accelerator. The initiative provides founders with the structure, mentorship, and ecosystem access they need to turn strong…
File: House of Representatives Elegbede Abiodun Reps decide on prompt implementation of the resolution. The House of Representatives on Thursday sought for the installation of Automated External Defibrillators in government institutions, schools, religious centres and other public buildings across the country as part of measures to improve emergency medical response. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency of Kwara State, Muktar Shagaya, during a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. A defibrillator is a life-saving device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to…
Elegbede Abiodun Challenges range from lack of accessible financing for exporters, manufacturers and small businesses. At the Africa Trade Conference (ATC) 2026 held in Cape Town, South Africa, policymakers, financiers and global business leaders gathered to confront one of Africa’s most persistent economic constraints: the continent’s vast trade financing gap. Hosted by Access Bank Plc, the conference brought together stakeholders from governments, development finance institutions and the private sector to explore how Africa can transform its fragmented trade ecosystem and unlock the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The central message emerging from the discussions was clear: Africa…
Unicef The Global Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF on Thursday officially handed over the Primary Health Care Solarisation Project to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The initiative, organised by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, covers 371 solarised primary health centres across 17 states. Speaking at the ceremony held in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, said the project would improve access to essential services in off-grid communities, enhance vaccine cold-chain management, and ensure uninterrupted healthcare delivery at primary health centres nationwide. “The foundations of a resilient health system have been laid and are…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. is set to lead dialogue on navigating professional spaces, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity and redefining leadership as women in a rapidly evolving global landscape at its quarterly Business Series. The event, scheduled to hold today at the UBA House, Lagos, will bring together an array of accomplished female leaders and professionals who will share insights, experiences and practical strategies for navigating ambition, leadership and growth in today’s dynamic environment. According to a statement from the bank, the UBA Business Series will specifically focus on celebrating and empowering the…