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.
Gates Foundation plans, budgets $8.74bn for 2025 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, Washington Gates Foundation plans, budgets $8.74bn for 2025 The Gates Foundation has announced a budget of $8.74bn for 2025, with plans to increase annual distributions to $9bn by next year. Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Mark Suzman, said the record approval by its governing council is in line with the foundation’s commitment to a world “where everyone, everywhere, deserves the chance to live a healthy, productive life.” The Gates Foundation is renowned for helping people lead healthy, productive lives, while its work in developing countries…
Winning Bid for Angola Oil Block, Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa Winning Bid for Angola Oil Block, Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa. Oando Plc, one of Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions, yesterday announced that it had successfully completed and won the bid for the operatorship of oil block KON 13 in Angola. The company which recently acquired Eni of Italy’s oil assets in Nigeria, disclosed that the award of the oil block located in Angola’s onshore Kwanza Basin followed a competitive bidding process by the country’s oil and gas sector regulator. In a statement made available to THISDAY,…
President Tinubu Congratulates THISDAY Newspapers, Celebrating 30th Anniversary Prince Nduka Obaigbena President Tinubu Congratulates THISDAY Newspapers, Celebrating 30th Anniversary Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated THISDAY Newspapers Limited, its management, and staff on the 30th anniversary of the publication. Established on January 22, 1995, by Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the media organisation has earned a reputation as a newspaper of record in Nigeria. It delivers in-depth coverage of national and global events. As he praised the newspaper for its commitment to the ideals of free enterprise, democracy, and innovative use of technology and for nurturing many notable names in the media…
Gov Abiodun declares N6m gift to best students of Ogun poly Governor Dapo Abiodun Gov Abiodun declares N6m gift to best student of Ogun poly. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared a cash reward of N2m each to three best-graduating students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade. Abiodun announced the cash reward at the 5th combined convocation of the Polytechnic held at the institution’s auditorium on Wednesday. The three students, who emerged best in their respective sessions, were Suliyat Yusuf for the 2023/2024 session, Victor Omontuhen for the 2022/2023 session, and Theresa Agu for the 2021/2022 session. The governor, who…
Kenya softens ground on travel requirements for African visitors Flag of Kenya (source: Flaticon) Kenya softens ground on travel requirements for African visitors • …to enhance regional integration, support open skies policies, and boost tourism. Kenya has declared a shift in its travel policies, allowing citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without prior authorisation. But the introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation, which replaced the visa requirement for all visitors, was criticised as a “visa under another name”. The decision, confirmed by a cabinet statement on Tuesday, eliminates the need for Electronic Travel Authorisation for most African visitors, apart…
N300b spent on FCT Area Councils in 17 months — Wike Nyesom Wike N300b spent on FCT Area Councils in 17 months — Wike The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike has revealed that over N300 billion has been invested in various projects, commending President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructural development. Nyesom Wike on Wednesday disclosed how President Bola Tinubu expended about N300 billion on the six area councils in the FCT within the last 17 months. The minister stated this in Ibwa village, Gwagwalada Area Council when he commissioned the 9-kilometer Paikon Kore — Ibwa road, which cost N8.5 billion. He said, “Mr…
Internet Connectivity Deal: FG, WIOCC Sign $10m (MoU) Fibre-to-home Dr. Bosun Tijani For Internet Connectivity, FG and WIOCC Sign $10m (MoU) Fibre-to-home The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Wednesday, signed a $10 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence the first batch of fibre-to-home internet connectivity in Nigeria. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who made the disclosure at the MoU signing ceremony in Abuja, said that WIOCC was investing N10 million in fibre-to-home, offices and institutions. According him, it would boost the nation’s digital economy,…
Transgrid Enerco Signs Groundbreaking Agreement to Acquire Eko DisCo L-R: Mr Ernest Oji, Director of WPG; Mr Charles Mommoh, Chairman of WPG; Mr. Olubunmi Peters, Chairman of Transgrid Enerco; and Prof. George Nwangwu, Director of Transgrid Enerco Transgrid Enerco Signs Groundbreaking Agreement to Acquire Eko DisCo In a landmark development for Nigeria’s energy sector, Transgrid Enerco Limited has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire a 60% equity stake in Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo). This transaction represents the first market-driven acquisition in the power sector, signalling a bold new era for electricity distribution in Nigeria. Transgrid Enerco…
Shyllon Museum in collaboration with Law Firm Empower Nigerian Artists with Copyright Protection Shyllon Museum in collaboration with Law Firm Empower Nigerian Artists with Copyright Protection. The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University in collaboration with the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA) and Kenna Partners, a leading law firm renowned for its expertise in art law, recently hosted a transformative workshop titled ‘Empowering Artists: Navigating Legal and Contractual Issues in the Arts World’ at the museum. This workshop, the first of its kind in Nigeria, placed a spotlight on copyright practices and intellectual property…
Dabiri-Erewa has showered praise on Richard Edoki on UK Award Nomination Dabiri-Erewa Dabiri-Erewa has showered praise on Richard Edoki on UK Award Nomination The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-born broadcaster Richard Edoki, on his nomination for Best Newcomer at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025, in the United Kingdom. This was contained in a congratulatory message issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa commended Edoki’s efforts as a shining example of Nigerian excellence in the diaspora, while wishing him success at the Awards…