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.
Tinubu has applauded 3.46% GDP growth, assures of better living standard President Bola Tinubu Tinubu has applauded 3.46% GDP growth, assures of better living standard. President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu’s quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better…
OPay, AfriGOpay To Boost Digital Payment Services OPay and AfriGOpay are working together to boost digital payments. In a significant move to further enhance availability of digital payment services to Nigerians, OPay has announced a strategic partnership with AfriGO Card powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). AfriGO, Nigeria’s National Domestic Card Scheme aims to deepen financial inclusivity by utilising innovative products, customer-focused approach and cutting-edge technology. By reducing the country’s dependency on foreign exchange (FX) for payment transactions and ensuring data sovereignty, AfriGO Card strengthens, empowers local businesses and creates new…
CBN Pushes Forward BDCs Recapitalisation Deadline Till June Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Pushes Forward BDCs Recapitalisation Deadline Till June. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be extending the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024 to June 3, 2025. The Association of Bureaux De Change of Nigeria (ABCON) president, Aminu Gwadabe, broke the news yesterday during an emergency virtual general meeting organised by ABCON for its members. He said the apex bank decided to extend the deadline by six months following low level of compliance in raising new capital by BDC operators. The…
To Explore CNG’s Potential, 2Face Idibia, Others In India 2Face Idibia To Explore CNG’s Potential, 2Face Idibia, Others In India. Some of Nigerians’ leading influencers and cultural icons, music Icon 2Face Idibia; online and lifestyle influencer Ola of Lagos; Northern musician Rarara, and comedian Basket Mouth are embarking on a fact-finding trip to India, organised by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), to provide Nigerians with a clearer understanding of CNG’s potential. The PCNGI disclosed this in a statement. Also, according to the presidential initiative, the trip, which is part of PCNGI’s broader strategy to promote transparency, spark public…
Tobi Elegbede locks down Abeokuta with ‘Lockdown With TOE Comedy Show’ Tobi Elegbede locks down Abeokuta with ‘Lockdown With TOE Comedy Show’ People in their numbers, both entertainers and fun lovers In Abeokuta turned up for Tobi Elegbede’s comedy show, Lockdown With TOE season 6 (My journey). The Marquee Hall, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Okemosan, Abeokuta witnessed influx of fans from across South West Nigeria who came to witness the action packed comedy event. Meanwhile, many celebrity entertainers, comedians and actors were live at the event to entertain the audience while also performing on the stage. The likes of Seyi…
For misrepresentation of facts, Sanwo-Olu has suspended his media aide Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu For misrepresentation of facts, Sanwo-Olu has suspended his media aide. Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi over an alleged misrepresentation of facts. Ajetunmobi’s suspension was announced early on Tuesday, in a statement by Gboyega Akosile Special Adviser, Media & Publicity to Sanwo-Olu. The statement said “Mr. Ajetunmobi’s suspension comes on the heels of the misrepresentation of facts on his personal ‘X’ account on a past incident. “The Governor wishes to state categorically that his administration…
Permanent Secretary Appointment: FG Chooses 11 Directors Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation Federal government has chosen 11 directors as permanent secretaries. Only 11 out of the 19 directors who sat the written interview of the permanent secretaries’ qualifying examination were shortlisted for the final stage, a memo obtained from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has revealed. “The under-listed eleven (11) candidates are invited to the oral interview stage of the process for the appointment of Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, following their successful performance in Stages I and Il…
Usani of Edo Queens’ shines among CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 Best XI Usani of Edo Queens’ shines among CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 Best XI. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the Best XI of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, highlighting the top-performing players of the tournament. The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG), which includes football analysts, coaches, and technical advisors, meticulously selected the Best XI based on players’ performances throughout the competition. The Best XI features four players from debutants FC Masar, four from Champions TP Mazembe, two from runners-up AS FAR,…
Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Sets To Operate Crude Oil Processing Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Sets To Operate Crude Oil Processing Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Sets To Operate Crude Oil Processing. The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Ltd. in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and his entourage during an inspection tour of the rehabilitation work progress at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Ltd. plant in Port Harcourt on Friday. Tuesday’s move ends a series of failed deadlines for the commencement of production at the refinery in Nigeria’s…
University of Texas El Paso’s Hall of Fame inducts Tobi Amusan University of Texas El Paso’s Hall of Fame inducts Tobi Amusan University of Texas El Paso’s Hall of Fame inducts Tobi Amusan. This honour is a shows Amusan’s outstanding achievements on and off the race tracks. Nigerian track and field sensation Tobi Amusan has added another feather to her cap, as she was recently inducted into the University of Texas El Paso’s (UTEP) Hall of Fame. University of Texas El Paso’s Hall of Fame inducts Tobi Amusan This prestigious honour is a testament to Amusan’s outstanding achievements on and…