Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos barricades popular bridge in Apapa, 81 days for rehabilitation Marine Beach Bridge Lagos barricades popular bridge in Apapa, 81 days for rehabilitation The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Marine Bridge, Apapa to facilitate emergency maintenance work. The repair project will run from Wednesday, 4th December 2024, to Tuesday, 25th February 2025. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, in a statement on Sunday said motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the maintenance period He said motorists heading from Apapa to Lagos Island should take Costain Roundabout to connect Eko Bridge and proceed to Lagos…

In 2025, Davido Plans To Release New Album Davido In 2025, Davido Plans To Release New Album. Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to release a new album in 2025. He made the announcement in a recent interview with “The Baller Alert” Podcast. In the interview, Davido addressed many issues, including a recent birthday concert in Atlanta that had in attendance multiple stars including Odumodublvck, Musa Keys, Mayorkun, Darkoo, and The Composers. According to Davido, the concert is a way to export African music to a global audience while also giving fast rising stars…

At 2024 LAIF Awards, Agencies Reign At 2024 LAIF Awards, Agencies Reign The 2024 Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Award was a night of glitz, glamour, and honour, as agencies were recognised for their exceptional work of creativity. The ceremony, held recently at The Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, saw Insight Publicis take the lead on the medal table. The agency amassed 327 points, winning seven Gold, 26 Silver, and 36 Bronze, which resulted in the agency being crowned 2024 Agency of the Year. X3M Marketing Ideas Limited came second on the medals log, taking home 10 Gold, 10 Silver,…

African Ministers, Central Bank Governors To Have Regulations, Establishing AMI Africa Union (AU) has inched closer to realising the establishment of the African Monetary Institute (AMI). It is seen as a landmark institution expected to serve as the cornerstone of Africa’s financial and economic integration, as well as the operationalisation of the African Financing Stability Mechanism (AFSM), which is essential for fostering financial resilience across the continent. This is so as the finance ministers and governors of the African central banks adopted the finalised draft statute for the AMI and the related framework for the AFSM yesterday. The AFSM is…

Obasanjo expresses thanks to Gowon for intervention during his trial with Abacha Nigeria’s Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo expresses thanks to Gowon for intervention during his trial with Abacha. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed gratitude to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), for intervening with the late General Sani Abacha to spare his life during his imprisonment under Abacha’s regime. Obasanjo, who was jailed on allegations of plotting to overthrow the government, stated that he was unaware of Gowon’s intervention until it was recently disclosed. He made this revelation over the weekend at the Plateau Interdenominational Unity…

AMGA 2024: Nigeria shines as overall winner, having 234 medals AMGA 2024 trophy handed to Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima Nigeria shines as overall winner, having 234 medals. Team Nigeria Armed Forces topped the medals table at the 2nd Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024, clinching a total of 234 medals as the competition ended on Saturday night. Team Nigeria secured 114 gold, 65 silver, and 45 bronze across 21 sports, according to the medal table. Algeria came second with 96 medals, consisting of 53 gold, 22 silver and 21 bronze and it is billed to host the 3rd edition. Kenya…

Patience Ozokwo received award, honorary doctorate degree Patience Ozokwo received award, honorary doctorate degree. Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo, has been left deeply emotional after receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theatre and Media Arts, a recognition of her significant contributions to the entertainment industry. The prestigious award was conferred on Ozokwo, along with fellow Yoruba actors Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko, at a special ceremony held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, on Saturday. The event took place at the Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, where numerous dignitaries, celebrities, and loved ones gathered to celebrate the remarkable careers of these Nollywood…

FG distributes N738.8m presidential grant to 14,776 Ebonyi business owners Bank of Industry FG distributes N738.8m presidential grant to 14,776 Ebonyi business owners. The Bank of Industry (BOI) says a total of 14,776 business owners in Ebonyi have benefited from the Federal Government’s Presidential Grants scheme in the state. Mr Chukwudi Asiegbu, BOI Manager in Ebonyi, disclosed this during a town hall meeting on the outcome of the grant scheme on Friday in Abakaliki. Asiegbu said that each beneficiary received N50, 000 amounting to N738.8 million. “The beneficiaries cut across the 13 local government areas in the state; 14,776 individuals…

SME Scale Up, First Bank collaborate to Drive Success for Businesses SME Scale Up has concluded another session of its bi-monthly event on November 15, 2024. Held at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos, with both physical and virtual participation options, the event featured a strategic collaboration with First Bank to reaffirm its dedication to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) overcome growth challenges and scale effectively. Themed “A Journey To Self Discovery,” the one-day workshop adopted an interactive format that leveraged real-life case studies and business simulations to equip CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, and small business owners with practical…

Yabacon Set To Give N1m Grant To Innovators Yabacon Set To Give N1m Grant To Innovators. Yabacon Africa has announced that it will be empowering innovators by providing them with N1m grant to support their projects in the return of its flagship annual event, Yabacon Meet 2024. The event, which will come up at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, on December 7, 2024, with the theme: ‘Innovating For A Brighter Tomorrow,’ will bring together some of Africa’s creative and forward-thinking tech professionals, students, innovators, and investors. According to the event organiser, it will feature insightful expert presentations, a panel discussion…