Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote Cement N100bn bond issuance opens Dangote Cement N100bn bond issuance opens … offer to close on Friday Nov. 22. The first tranche of Dangote Cement Plc bond offer of up to N100 billion under its N300 billion multi-instrument issuance programme is now open and scheduled to close on Friday, November 22, 2024. Dangote Cement had obtained approval of its Board of Directors to access medium to long-term debt funding from the domestic capital markets. The proceeds of the bonds will be applied towards refinancing existing debt and for working capital purposes. In nine months to September 30, Dangote Cement…

Oyo renders 20,000 jobs through 66 micro-projects across localities Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga, chairman, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) Oyo renders 20,000 jobs through 66 micro-projects across localities. An Agency of the Oyo State Government, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) has announced that the ongoing 66 micro-projects across communities in Oyo State have created 20,000 jobs for members of the communities that have skills in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical engineering among others. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga, the Chairman, of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA), stated this at a one-day capacity-building workshop for Chairmen…

Zenith Bank Ready For Fourth Edition Of Annual Tech Fair In Lagos Zenith Bank Ready For Fourth Edition Of Annual Tech Fair In Lagos. The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged, “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The fair, which would be held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., will showcase leading technological innovations that cut across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and…

Adenuga “the bull” Not Dead, Hail And Hearty….Momodu Mike Adenuga Multiple sources have confirmed that the rumoured death of billionaire businessman and chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Otunba Mike Adenuga, aka “the bull”, that did the rounds on social media on Tuesday night, was false. The rumours had sparked an outpouring of grief online, with many netizens sharing tributes and pictures of the business mogul. However, close associates and family members had reined in the rumourmill by debunking the claims and affirming that Adenuga was “alive, hale, and hearty.” Ovation Publisher, Otunba Dele Momodu, took to social media to…

US citizenship – A parent must be a citizen or legal resident to qualify- Trump   Donald Trump US citizenship to include parental citizenship or legal resident to qualify. President-elect Donald Trump has announced that his new administration plans to secure US borders and restore sovereignty, by prioritizing education and putting America first. American President Donald Trump calls an African, “amazing.” He aims to end birth tourism and push for at least one parent to be a citizen or legal resident for birthright citizenship Trump announced he will sign an executive order to deny automatic US citizenship to children of…

Mike Adenuga Lives On, Globacom Sources Dismiss Rumors of Death Mike Adenuga  Mike Adenuga Lives On, Globacom Sources Dismiss Rumors of Death. Reliable sources within Globacom’s establishments have confirmed that Otunba Michael Ishola Adenuga, popularly known as Mike Adenuga, the founder and chairman, is alive and in good health. The reassurance follows rumours and claims on social media suggesting the telecom mogul’s demise. A senior management source from Globacom disclosed that he and his colleagues recently spoke with Adenuga, often regarded as the “Pride of Africa,” dismissing the false reports. “No such thing happened. He is well,” the source affirmed,…

Okpebholo Starts With High Spirit, He Commences Construction of First Flyover in Benin Monday Okpebholo Okpebholo Starts With High Spirit, He Commences Construction of First Flyover in Benin. The new governor, Okpebholo has started with a high spirit as he commences with construction. The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commenced the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park, Benin, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. This was contained in a press statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Tuesday. He said Okpehbolo has assured the people that his administration…

Tetrazzini Blames Ex-Minister of Attempt to Grab Lagos Landed Property Tetrazzini Blames Ex-Minister of Attempt to Grab Lagos Landed Property. Tetrazzini Foods Plc has said a land located at Wole Olateju Crescent, Lekki Lagos State, belongs to Drabella Nigeria Limited and not a former Minister of Transportation, Admiral Festus Porbeni (Rtd), urging the public to ignore the false claim. In a statement on Sunday issued by the Chairman of Tetrazzini Foods Plc, Chief Prince Don Okonkwo said the claim by Porbeni and certain Good Governance Alliance Nigeria (GGA-N) regarding their ownership of the property is false and baseless. “The property…

Ladi Adebutu explains the reason behind his arrest by DSS Ladi Adebutu Ladi Adebutu explains the reason behind his arrest by DSS. The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ladi Adebutu, said he was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, over his objection to the conduct of the November 16 local government elections. Adebutu held a press conference on Monday to denounce Saturday’s election as not free and fair. However, shortly after the press conference, the DSS arrested and detained Adebutu. Adebutu, released at about 7 am on Tuesday, said that the allegations…

Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week Unveils Ambassadors for its 2024 “Fashion Forward” Edition Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week Unveils Ambassadors for its 2024 “Fashion Forward” Edition. As the Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week (NSFDW) returns for its 7th edition, the organizers are thrilled to announce Isilomo Braimoh and Larry Hector as the official ambassadors for the highly anticipated 2024 edition. Since its inception, NSFDW has been a leading platform for young and emerging fashion designers in Nigeria, creating opportunities for creatives to showcase their talents, gain exposure, and understand the business of fashion. This year, NSFDW continues…