Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FirstBank, JAN partner to produce winners in NCOY competition FirstBank, JAN partner to produce winners in NCOY competition. FirstBank in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), a non-profit organisation has produced new winners in its 2024 National Company of the Year (NCOY) competition. The 2024 competition held in Lekki, Lagos on Friday comprised of 12 schools representing different states, who were finalists from an earlier contest, locking horns. Speaking at the event, First Bank Managing Director, Olusegun Alebiosu, said that with the announcement of the 2024 winners, they had achieved a new milestone of producing 1.5 million student entrepreneurs. Alebiosu…

Gateway Inland Dry Port Construction Project has begun in Ogun – FG …the port would help in opening up and engendering more development in the state The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, performs the ceremonial ground-breaking of the Gateway Inland Dry Port in Ogun. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has said the Gateway Inland Dry Port in Ogun port would be built to international standards, equipped with the latest digital systems for tracking, clearance and cargo movement to ensure efficiency and global competitiveness. He spoke on Friday while performing the ceremonial ground-breaking…

Olubunmi Familoni shines as he wins $100,000 Prize for Literature Olubunmi-Familoni  Olubunmi Familoni shines as he wins $100,000 Prize for Literature Olubunmi Familoni shines as he wins $100,000 Prize for Literature. Olubunmi Oluranti Familoni, author of ‘The Road Does Not End’, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature, taking home the prestigious $100,000 award. The Chairperson of the Advisory Board, Professor Akachi Ezeigbo, made the announcement during the Grand Award Night, held on Friday, 11 October 2024, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s prize focused on children’s literature. Familoni’s book…

Lagos introduces new mental health helpline – WMD2024 Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos introduces new mental health helpline – WMD2024 In a bid to enhance mental health services across Lagos, the state government has introduced a new mental health helpline, the Lagos Lifeline Smart Number: 0700 000 MIND (0700 000 6463). This initiative, announced at the “Lift Up Hope” event in JJT Park, Ikeja, commemorating World Mental Health Day, adds to the existing Lagos Lifeline number (090 9000 MIND). Organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the event featured a lecture, discussions on mental health in the workplace, and the symbolic…

Lionel Messi: Setting Two Inter Miami Records Achievable Lionel Messi / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Lionel Messi needs three goals to make history for Miami. Lionel Messi is just a handful of goal contributions away from becoming Inter Miami’s record goal scorer and assists leader. The 37-year-old routinely either finds the back of the net or sets up a fellow teammate whenever he’s been fit and available for selection. Despite missing a huge chunk of the season due to an ankle injury suffered on international duty with Argentina, Messi’s 32 goal contributions are only second in MLS behind Evander and reigning…

Elevate Africa: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Awosika Give Appraisal Of Youths Resourcefulness Elevate Africa: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Awosika Give Appraisal Of Youths Resourcefulness Elevate Africa: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Awosika Give Appraisal Of Youths Resourcefulness Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Access Bank Chairman, Dere Awosika, have commended the resourcefulness of Nigerian and African youths. At the ‘Elevate Africa: The Africa We See’ conference in Abuja, they acknowledged the significant impact young people are making in changing Africa’s narrative. Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need for African leaders to create an enabling environment to harness the creativity and talents of their youthful population. “We must create…

Obasanjo attends CPAFFC celebration in China, discusses with Xi Jinping Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria Obasanjo attends CPAFFC celebration in China, discusses with Xi Jinping. Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has underscored the importance of China as a vital economic partner for Africa. Speaking in Beijing during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and members of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Obasanjo highlighted China’s contributions to Africa’s development through infrastructure, technology transfer, and personnel exchange. Representing the InterAction Council, an organization of former Presidents and Heads of Government, Obasanjo praised the 70-year partnership…

Rema to feature on Glo-Sponsored CNN’s African Voices Changemakers this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Rema Rema to feature on Glo-Sponsored CNN’s African Voices Changemakers this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Globacom-sponsored CNN International magazine programme, African Voices Changemakers, will spotlight Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, singer-songwriter, and multiple award-winner, Rema, this weekend. Rema first gained recognition through his Instagram posts. A viral freestyle to D’Prince’s song, Gucci Gang, captured the star’s attention, leading D’Prince to invite him to Lagos and offer him a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, owned by music executive and producer, Don Jazzy. His 2019…

FG, Zamfara join hands for economic growth through mineral resources R-L: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal … join hands for economic growth through mineral resources. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), has committed to working closely with the Zamfara State Government to leverage the state’s mineral resources for economic development. Speaking while receiving Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal in his office, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake emphasized the importance of the state to Nigeria’s mining sector, highlighting the need to eliminate impediments…

Actress Biodun Okeowo, Omoborty partners real estate company Biodun Okeowo ‘Omoborty’ Omoborty partners real estate company Nollywood star Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has made known an interesting achievement in her career; a partnership deal with Goldmine Realty as their Social Media Brand Manager. On her Instagram page, the actress shared the news with her fans, expressing her joy at being selected to represent the renowned real estate company across all social media platforms. She praised Goldmine Realty for their professional services in helping clients secure homes in the U.S. and encouraged buyers from Nigeria, Ghana, and beyond to…