Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Anthony Joshua jogs in Lagos streets, fans connect with him Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua jogs in Lagos streets, fans connect with him Boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently took to the streets of Lagos for a jog, and it didn’t take long for fans to recognize the boxing star. In a video he shared on X.com on Sunday, excited onlookers greeted him with cheers and fist-bumps as the boxer jogged down the street. In his post, Joshua shared his thoughts on the support he receives from his fans. “I love the game. I love the hustle. I feel like one of…

US-China tariff showdown: Oil, Commodities slump US-China tariff showdown: Oil, Commodities slump Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills on the worst day for equities since the pandemic, with Hong Kong shedding 10 percent, Tokyo briefly diving eight percent and Taipei more than nine percent. Futures for Wall Street’s markets were also taking another drubbing, while concerns about the impact on…

We expect petrol pump price to drop to as low as N350/litre — Refiners File photo We expect petrol pump price to drop to as low as N350/litre — Refiners *… fall of fuel to $50 per barrel as a determinant. Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has said that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) can drop below N400 per litre with the current crash in crude oil prices. CORAN argued that there is no reason petrol should not be sold at NN350 per litre if crude prices eventually fall to $50 per barrel. However, CORAN said…

World Bank aims to fix up 2.6 billion people in digital space World Bank World Bank aims to fix up 2.6 billion people in digital space The World Bank is working to bring together 2.6 billion people still offline, leaning on digital solutions to narrow a persistent divide. Its second annual Global Digital Summit gathered public and private leaders to refine this push, tapping the bank’s 80-year track record to lift access. A statement obtained from its website on Saturday detailed the Accelerating Digitalisation Global Challenge Programme, aimed at speeding tech adoption in countries. Its digital public infrastructure—IDs, payments, data…

Expect ‘Sopo,’ Fela Kuti’s Musical Legacy in Creele Animation Studios 3D Short Film, Set for Release in May Expect ‘Sopo,’ Fela Kuti’s Musical Legacy in Creele Animation Studios 3D Short Film, Set for Release in May Creele Animation Studios, an innovative Nigerian startup dedicated to amplifying African narratives on the global stage, is preparing to unveil “Sopo,” a groundbreaking 3D-animated short film scheduled for release in May 2025. The film’s title, which translates to “Connect” in the Yoruba language, offers a profound adaptation of “Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold,” a revealing memoir written by Benson Idonije, who served as…

Ecobank’s features over 100 exhibitions in ‘Oja Oge’ Ecobank Ecobank’s features over 100 exhibitions in ‘Oja Oge’ Ecobank Nigeria has said that over 100 exhibitors have registered for the second edition of its pop-up marketplace, ‘Oja Oge’ by Ecobank. This was revealed on Sunday in a statement issued by the bank. The three-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle exhibition will take place at the state-of-the-art Ecobank Pan African Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, from April 18 to 20, 2025. Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with leading corporates in the telecoms, payments, airline and FMCG space – Airtel Nigeria, Flutterwave, Qatar Airways…

UN Commission awards NIESV president in New York President of the NIESV, Mr Victor Alonge UN Commission awards NIESV president in New York * Honoured for service to mankind. The President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr Victor Alonge, has been recognised on the global stage for his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. He was presented with the “Outstanding Humanitarian Award” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The prestigious award was conferred by the United Nations Commission for the Status of Women (UNCSW) in recognition of his “dedication, consistent, and impactful support for…

YouTube goes on 54% increase on premium service YouTube PHOTO: REUTERS/Toby Melville YouTube goes on 54% increase on premium service. Search engine giant, Google, has increased the price of its streaming platform, precisely the YouTube Premium by 54 per cent in Nigeria. According to the information, the ad-free service, which costs N1,100 for the individual plan, is now N1,700. The family plan was increased by over 64 per cent from N1,700 to N2,800. In an email sent to premium subscribers in Nigeria at the weekend, YouTube wrote: “To continue delivering great service and features, we’re increasing your price to N1,700.00/month.…

Nigeria, AfDB, to tackle $4.9b food crisis, flag off $538m SAPZ project AfDB building Nigeria, AfDB, to tackle $4.9b food crisis, flag off $538m SAPZ project * AfDB will spend not less than $2.2 billion as commitments for Phase 2. * This is set to transform rural economies through Agro-industry processing. Federal Government, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has flagged off the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, with Kaduna and Cross River States taking the lead. The $538 million Phase 1 project, the largest ever investment by AfDB in any single African country,…

Iwobi scores as Fulham defeat Liverpool 3-2 Alex Iwobi Iwobi scores as Fulham defeat Liverpool 3-2 Alex Iwobi produced an exceptional performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. Iwobi, the Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to take control of the match. Liverpool took the lead in the 14th minute through Alexis Mac Allister, who found the net with a screamer after being teed up…