Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Expect ‘Sopo,’ Fela Kuti’s Musical Legacy in Creele Animation Studios 3D Short Film, Set for Release in May Expect ‘Sopo,’ Fela Kuti’s Musical Legacy in Creele Animation Studios 3D Short Film, Set for Release in May Creele Animation Studios, an innovative Nigerian startup dedicated to amplifying African narratives on the global stage, is preparing to unveil “Sopo,” a groundbreaking 3D-animated short film scheduled for release in May 2025. The film’s title, which translates to “Connect” in the Yoruba language, offers a profound adaptation of “Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold,” a revealing memoir written by Benson Idonije, who served as…

Ecobank’s features over 100 exhibitions in ‘Oja Oge’ Ecobank Ecobank’s features over 100 exhibitions in ‘Oja Oge’ Ecobank Nigeria has said that over 100 exhibitors have registered for the second edition of its pop-up marketplace, ‘Oja Oge’ by Ecobank. This was revealed on Sunday in a statement issued by the bank. The three-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle exhibition will take place at the state-of-the-art Ecobank Pan African Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, from April 18 to 20, 2025. Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with leading corporates in the telecoms, payments, airline and FMCG space – Airtel Nigeria, Flutterwave, Qatar Airways…

UN Commission awards NIESV president in New York President of the NIESV, Mr Victor Alonge UN Commission awards NIESV president in New York * Honoured for service to mankind. The President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr Victor Alonge, has been recognised on the global stage for his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. He was presented with the “Outstanding Humanitarian Award” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The prestigious award was conferred by the United Nations Commission for the Status of Women (UNCSW) in recognition of his “dedication, consistent, and impactful support for…

YouTube goes on 54% increase on premium service YouTube PHOTO: REUTERS/Toby Melville YouTube goes on 54% increase on premium service. Search engine giant, Google, has increased the price of its streaming platform, precisely the YouTube Premium by 54 per cent in Nigeria. According to the information, the ad-free service, which costs N1,100 for the individual plan, is now N1,700. The family plan was increased by over 64 per cent from N1,700 to N2,800. In an email sent to premium subscribers in Nigeria at the weekend, YouTube wrote: “To continue delivering great service and features, we’re increasing your price to N1,700.00/month.…

Nigeria, AfDB, to tackle $4.9b food crisis, flag off $538m SAPZ project AfDB building Nigeria, AfDB, to tackle $4.9b food crisis, flag off $538m SAPZ project * AfDB will spend not less than $2.2 billion as commitments for Phase 2. * This is set to transform rural economies through Agro-industry processing. Federal Government, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has flagged off the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, with Kaduna and Cross River States taking the lead. The $538 million Phase 1 project, the largest ever investment by AfDB in any single African country,…

Iwobi scores as Fulham defeat Liverpool 3-2 Alex Iwobi Iwobi scores as Fulham defeat Liverpool 3-2 Alex Iwobi produced an exceptional performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. Iwobi, the Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to take control of the match. Liverpool took the lead in the 14th minute through Alexis Mac Allister, who found the net with a screamer after being teed up…

FG to strategize on Trump’s 14% tariff on Nigerian exports Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole FG to strategize on Trump’s 14% tariff on Nigerian exports * Taking advantage of US policy to grow her non-oil export. Oduwole said Nigeria plans to turn the global and regional trade policy challenges into opportunities to grow her non-oil export and build a more resilient economy. Nigeria is determined to approach the recent US imposition of a 14% tariff on goods coming from the country with pragmatism and purpose, says the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke…

New Alaafin Of Oyo narrates how he emerged as the king New Alaafin Of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade New Alaafin Of Oyo narrates how he emerged as the king Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted the surprising and humbling journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. While speaking in an interview published in the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, the engineer-turned-king revealed that he never actively sought the throne and was not politically connected to anyone in power, including the governor who approved his selection. “I swear to Almighty…

FG, For Diplomatic Roles, Screens Femi Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro, Others Femi Fani-Kayode FG, For Diplomatic Roles, Screens Femi Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro, Others. The Federal Government is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Impeccable sources familiar with the developments revealed that a former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo administration, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, are among the nominees. It was gathered that the vetting is not conducted centrally, as nominees are being asked to report to the DSS…

See How Much Salary MLS Players Earn Lionel Messi See How Much Salary MLS Players Earn Major League Soccer is one of the fastest-growing soccer leagues in the world. Each year, new multi-million dollar franchises are being introduced, the league’s popularity continues to rise, and star players—both young and experienced—are arriving to ply their trade in the division. From Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to FC Cincinnati’s new signing Kevin Denkey, MLS is now packed with superstars, many of whom take home huge sums of money each week as Designated Players. Not everyone in the league, however, is so fortunate. Some…