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 in Abu Dhabi for high-stakes Sustainability Summit Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi Tinubu in Abu Dhabi for high-stakes Sustainability Summit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu touched down in Abu Dhabi at 6:00 am local time on Sunday to attend the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a global platform dedicated to accelerating sustainable development initiatives. The President was warmly received at the airport by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside a delegation of high-ranking government officials. The President with his host ADSW 2025, which gathers world leaders,…
CSR Initiatives that are efficient and working in Africa continent CSR Initiatives that are efficient and working in Africa continent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just a corporate obligation—it is a powerful mechanism for addressing social and environmental challenges. Across Africa, companies are stepping up to implement transformative projects that uplift communities, improve living standards, and create sustainable futures. Below, we delve into ten impactful CSR initiatives across the continent, showcasing their extraordinary contributions and the profound changes they are driving. 1. Safaricom’s M-PESA Foundation (Kenya) Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion and Community Development In Kenya, Safaricom has redefined financial services…
Aiyedatiwa at 60, Tinubu celebrates President Bola Tinubu Aiyedatiwa at 60, Tinubu celebrates President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on his 60th birthday, which falls on Sunday, January 12, 2025. In a statement on Saturday, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Aiyedatiwa’s unwavering commitment to political ideals and grassroots development, hailing his exceptional political journey and dedication to public service. The statement partly read, “President Bola Tinubu rejoices with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday tomorrow, January 12, 2025,” The President highlighted Aiyedatiwa’s steadfastness…
2024 Calabar Carnival generated N14.06b, attracted over 300,000 visitors 2024 Calabar Carnival generated N14.06b, attracted over 300,000 visitors The Cross River Tourism Bureau says no fewer than 300,000 tourists attended the recently concluded 32-day Calabar Carnival held in Calabar, Cross River. The bureau’s Managing Director, Ekpenyong Ojoi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Saturday. Ojoi said that there was a 42 per cent growth in tourist attendance for the carnival in comparison with 2023 statistics. He said, “Calabar recorded over 300,000 tourists from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31st, 2024, who came in for the Calabar Carnival to see…
$200,000 Worth of Relief Items Given to Bauchi Flood Victims by ECOWAS, FG, Red Cross $200,000 Worth of Relief Items Given to Bauchi Flood Victims by ECOWAS, FG, Red Cross The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has distributed relief materials including food and non-food items to over 1,000 households whose source of livelihood were devastated by flood disaster in 2024. The distribution of the relief items which took place yesterday in Bauchi Government House under the grand finale of the ECOWAS Flood Response Project was carried out by a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Commission, the Ministry of…
Glo-Sponsored African Voices Changemakers Hosts Hollywood Star, Djimon Hounsou Glo-Sponsored African Voices Changemakers Hosts Hollywood Star, Djimon Hounsou African Voices Changemakers, the popular CNN International magazine programme will this weekend host one of Hollywood’s most celebrated African actors, Djimon Gaston Hounsou. The programme is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. The star actor who was born in Benin Republic in April 1960, will be chatting with programme anchor, Larry Madowo on his inspiring journey and how he links the Black diaspora with its roots through the Djimon Hounsou Foundation which he launched in New York in 2019. Hounsou became a…
Important facts about new Alaafin, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade of Oyo Prince Akeem Owoade Important facts about new Alaafin, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, formally approved the appointment of Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The esteemed position is a culmination of Prince Owoade’s illustrious career, philanthropic endeavours, and dedication to the preservation of Yoruba culture. Prince Akeem Owoade is a distinguished Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and project management expert. Born into the revered Owoade-Agunloye royal family in Oyo town, Prince Owoade is the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu…
2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers: Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo shine as they lead Funke Akindele 2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers: Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo shine as they lead. Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, has emerged the second highest grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer” which had generated N1,125 billon at the box office. This was revealed by filmone on its instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the first highest grossing Nollywood writer with the films: “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, “Alakada Bad and Boujee” and…
CBN has launched NRNOA, NRNIA for Nigerians in diaspora CBN CBN has launched NRNOA, NRNIA for Nigerians in diaspora. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Friday announced it has introduced the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA) for Nigerians in diaspora. CBN disclosed this in a circular to all authorized dealer banks and the general public noting that NRNOA will enable Non-Resident Nigerians (NRNs) remit their foreign earnings to Nigeria and manage funds in both foreign and local currencies. The apex bank also said that the NRNIA will enable NRNS to invest in assets…
ABU to honour Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Al-Hussain with honorary degrees Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ABU to honour Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Al-Hussain with honorary degrees Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to honour the President of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Sharif Al-Hussain with honorary degrees. This decision followed the consideration and endorsement of the recommendation by the Honorary Degrees Committee at the University’s 544th (Special) Senate meeting held on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. The Governing Council subsequently approved it at its 207th meeting on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. The prestigious awards will be conferred upon the two…