Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria, South Africa Champion, Lead Africa as Key Tech Hubs Nigeria, South Africa Champion, Lead Africa as Key Tech Hubs When most people think of global tech hubs, places like Silicon Valley, New York, Toronto, London, Bangalore, and Seoul often spring to mind. Very few people think of any African nation as a tech hub. However, things are starting to change in a big way on the continent, especially for AI start-ups. Nigeria and South Africa are currently leading the way as key tech hubs, along with Kenya and Morocco. They are known in some circles as ‘the big four.’…

President Tinubu’s Speech at 2025 Budget Presentation to National Assembly President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu’s Speech at 2025 Budget Presentation to National Assembly My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I present to you the 2025 Budget at a time when our country is at a crucial point in its development trajectory. The…

Funsho Adeolu celebrates two decades of marital bliss with wife Funsho Adeolu celebrates two decades of marital bliss with wife. Funsho Adeolu and wife have celebrated two decades of marital bliss, making promises to her. Veteran Nigerian actor Funsho Adeolu has showered his wife with emotional promises as the couple celebrates their 20th wedding anniversary. Taking to his Instagram page, Adeolu shared a series of nostalgic photos and videos chronicling their journey together. Reflecting on their two decades of marriage, he expressed gratitude for their memorable and adventure-filled relationship. In a message, the actor described his wife as his “rock,”…

Wumi Toriola’s cinema debut, Queen Lateefah, breaks box office records, grossed N365.4 million Wumi Toriola The film grossed ₦365.4 million, breaking records in the Nollywood history Versatile Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has made a remarkable entry into cinema with her debut film, Queen Lateefah, which has shattered seven records at the Nigerian box office. Toriola took to Instagram to celebrate the film’s achievements, listing its record-breaking milestones. Among the accolades, ‘Queen Lateefah’ is now recognized as the Highest Grossing Nollywood Release for a Non-Festive Period, Highest Opening Weekend for a Non-Holiday Season, 7th Highest Grossing Nollywood Film of All Time,…

Mufutau appointed as new Editor-in-Chief of NAN Newly appointed NAN Editor-in-Chief, Mufutau Ojo Mufutau appointed as new Editor-in-Chief of NAN Mufutau is appointed as new Editor-in-Chief of NAN. Management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has approved the appointment of Mr Mufutau Ojo as the new Editor-in-Chief. He succeeds Mr Ephraims Sheyin who retired on Dec. 11 after 35 years in the service of the agency. Ojo is a 1988 graduate of the English Department at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he bagged the highly coveted Ogungbesan Prize for the best-graduating student in the department. The new Editor-in-Chief also…

Woman Who Returns N748320, Rewarded With N500000 For Her Character Malama Amina Abdulkadir-Yanmaman (left) receiving N500,000 gift for returning N748,320 wrongly credited to her account to Katsina govt Woman Who Returns N748320, Rewarded With N500000 For Her Character A woman identified as Malama Amina Abdulkadir-Yanmaman has been rewarded with N500,000 and certificate of commendation for returning N748,320 wrongly credited to her account to the coffers of Katsina state government. Abdulkadir-Yanmaman was wrongly credited with N748,320 meant for the Federal Government’s Home Grown School feeding programme in the state, according to Executive Director, Katsina State Social Investment Programme Agency (KASIPA), Dr…

Nigeria’s External Reserves at $42.01bn, Capable of Financing Importations for More Than 9 Months Nigeria’s External Reserves at $42.01bn, Capable of Financing Importations for More Than 9 Months “External reserves rose from $38.35 billion on September 30, 2024, to $42.01 billion as of December 12, 2024,” Cardoso.  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country’s external reserves, now at $42.01 billion, can finance the importation of goods and services for over nine months. The apex bank also assured Nigerians of improved economic prospects in 2025. CBN governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during…

YMR 2024: More than 1m Youths Involve in Prayer Revival from 26-30, December @Redemption City The Young Ministers’ Retreat (YMR) with the vision of raising a burning generation of giants returns with its 2024 edition. More than 1m Youths Involve in Prayer Revival from 26-30, December @Redemption City Over 1m Youths Involve in Prayer Revival from 26-30, December @Redemption City. The theme of this year’s edition, “Floodgates,” promises an extraordinary spiritual encounter that will empower and transform the lives of 1 million young believers globally. According to a statement, from December 26th to 30th, at least a million young people…

TPI Conference On Skills Acquisition: Tinubu Shows Readiness To Handle Youth Unemployment Tinubu Shows Readiness To Handle Youth Unemployment Tinubu Shows Readiness To Handle Youth Unemployment. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackling youth unemployment in Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of a 3-day national conference on skills acquisition in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized his government’s commitment to bridge any gaps hindering the achievement of this goal. The conference, organized by The Progressive Institute (TPI), brought together stakeholders to discuss vocational skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of development in Nigeria. President Tinubu, represented…

The New Sandisk – ‘Mindset of Motion’ Slated for 2025 The New Sandisk – ‘Mindset of Motion’ Slated for 2025 “… new Sandisk mark uses bold visual language while being rooted in the idea that progress is not an end point but a way of being.” Sandisk Corporation today previewed its new corporate branding and creative direction, signaling a bold debut of the company’s comeback launch as a standalone Flash and memory technology innovator, planned for early 2025. Defined by a ‘Mindset of Motion’, Sandisk’s new creative direction represents a future forward philosophy where by creating paths and…