Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Forbes Africa’s billionaires List: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola shine Aliko Dangote Forbes Africa’s billionaires List: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola shine. Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion a year ago. The significant jump in his fortune was primarily due to Forbes factoring in the value of his refinery. The Dangote Group operates…

Legal Expert Boma Lillian Braide Joins Nigerian Bar Association Committee Legal Expert Boma Lillian Braide Joins Nigerian Bar Association Committee Boma Lillian Braide, a prominent legal expert and founder of The Surge Youth Advocacy Group, has been appointed as a Member of the Law Firm Management Committee by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement released today, Braide expressed her gratitude and commitment to the new role. “I’m honored to share that I’ve been appointed as a Member of the Law Firm Management Committee,” she said. “I’m grateful to Mr. President Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) for this recognition and…

Breaking Down Senator Ned Nwoko’s Big Tech Accountability Bill: Important Takeaways from His X Space Engagement Breaking Down Senator Ned Nwoko’s Big Tech Accountability Bill: Important Takeaways from His X Space Engagement The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, has once again stirred meaningful conversation with his latest legislative move — a bill to mandate establishment of physical offices by multinational social media companies— which recently gained massive attention during an interactive X Space session on Friday. Here are key points from the Senator’s direct engagement: * Bringing Global Standards Home: As a UK-trained lawyer, Senator Ned Nwoko…

2026 World Cup Qualification: See list of confirmed countries FIFA world cup trophy 2026 World Cup Qualification: See list of confirmed countries The journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, with seven countries already securing their spots in the tournament’s historic 48-team edition. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this will be the first World Cup staged across three countries. During the March international break, reigning champions Argentina confirmed their qualification, joining the select group of nations set to compete on football’s grandest stage. The tournament will kick off at Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca,…

She calls him: “My knight in shining armor,” Tinubu @ 73 Tinubu and his wife Oluremi She calls him: “My knight in shining armor,” Tinubu @ 73 The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated her husband, President Bola Tinubu as he turns 73 years old, describing him as “my knight in shining armor”. The first lady in a personal message felicitating her husband on Saturday, expressed gratitude to God for His faithfulness in the life of the president over the years. “I rejoice and thank God Almighty for His faithfulness in your life over the years. “I celebrate your…

Global assistance effort begins for Myanmar quake relief Global assistance effort begins for Myanmar quake relief. A powerful earthquake has killed more than 1,000 people in war-torn Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand and caused widespread damage. Here is what we know about relief efforts: – China – China sent an 82-person team of rescuers to Myanmar on Saturday, Beijing’s emergency management ministry said. A separate rescue team from China’s Yunnan arrived in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon on Saturday, CCTV reported. The Chinese government will also provide Myanmar with 100 million yuan ($13.8 million) in emergency humanitarian assistance, with shipments to begin…

Indomie, Mother’s Day celebration, unveils AI-powered platform Indomie, Mother’s Day celebration, unveils AI-powered platform Indomie has unveiled a revolutionary AI-powered platform to mark this year’s Mother’s Day with the theme “Show Some Love to Mum.” This cutting-edge platform enables people to create personalized video messages that celebrate and honor the mothers in their lives. By blending the power of AI with heartfelt messages, Indomie is offering a new, immersive way to show appreciation for the love and care mothers provide every day. The platform allows users to generate custom video greetings featuring the voices of popular celebrities like Shaffy Bello,…

Tinubu prays God’s intervention over Nigeria’s challenges Son of the President, Yinka Tinubu (left); Vice President Kashim Shettima; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Deputy Senate President, Jubril Barau; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and Chief Executive Officer, Oando, Wale Tinubu during the Jumat prayer to mark President Tinubu’s 73th birthday at the National Mosque, Abuja… on Friday. Tinubu prays God’s intervention over Nigeria’s challenges.  President Bola Tinubu on Friday sought divine intervention in tackling the myriad of pressing challenges besetting Nigeria, including ensuring national stability, fostering peace, and safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens. President Tinubu had joined fellow…

GTCO declares N7.03 per share final dividend, profit surpasses N1tn GTCO GTCO declares N7.03 per share final dividend, profit surpasses N1tn. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has reported a profit before tax of N1.27 trillion for the 2024 financial year, representing a 107.8 per cent increase from N609.31 billion posted in 2023. The Group, in its audited financial statement released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Friday, also disclosed a profit after tax of N1.02 trillion, up 88.6 per cent from N539.66 billion in 2023. The stellar performance places GTCO among Nigeria’s most profitable financial institutions in 2024, second only…

Panam Percy Paul turned down £24m record deal in 1995 Panam Percy Paul Panam Percy Paul turned down £24m record deal in 1995. * He decides on keeping the name while they keep the money. Popular gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has claimed that he turned down a highly lucrative record deal that could have changed his career in 1995. In a recent sit-down with a Nigerian Pastor, Emmanuel Iren, the singer recalled being offered a three-year contract worth £24 million, roughly equivalent to N7 billion at the time. The singer, however, states that the deal came with an ultimatum…