Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Asake shines as he holds down 20,000-capacity O2 Arena for second time Asake Asake shines as he holds down 20,000-capacity O2 Arena for second time Afrobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade Asake, popularly known as Asake has sold out his show at London’s highly acclaimed O2 Arena for the second time. The venue is in the centre of The O2 entertainment complex on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London, United Kingdom. Asake, who is currently on his ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’, performed at the 20,000-capacity auditorium on September 21. Idris Elba, the British actor, also presented Asake with the sold-out plaque for…

Giving Sustainable transport, CFAO Unveils CNG-Powered Long Bus Giving Sustainable transport, CFAO Unveils CNG-Powered Long Bus. To solve the rising cost of fuel and the growing demand for alternatives to petrol engines, CFAO Equipment Nigeria has introduced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered bus, providing a sustainable and practical option for road transport operators. According to the auto company, the introduction of the 7-metre King Long CNG bus is aimed at reducing the financial strain on transporters and commuters, while also offering an environmentally friendly solution. The General Manager of CFAO Equipment Nigeria, Francois Van Bladel, explained that the CNG-powered bus…

Stanbic IBTC Bank to unveil SME training for entrepreneurs, 2024 edition Stanbic IBTC Bank to unveil SME training for entrepreneurs, 2024 edition. Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has commenced the 2024 edition of its annual SME training. This initiative is designed to empower small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), stimulate economic growth, and promote entrepreneurial innovation across the country. The event will be held in key locations across Nigeria, including Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, and Abia states, from Thursday, 19 September 2024 to Friday, 01 November 2024. As part of its commitment to developing the Nigerian economy and…

Temi Otedola makes first runway walk for prestigious, L’Oreal Paris Temi Otedola Temi Otedola makes first runway walk for prestigious, L’Oreal Paris. Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has celebrated a big career success after making her runway debut for the prestigious international brand, L’Oreal Paris. The fashion icon and actress took to Instagram to share her excitement, posting a clip of the occasion. In her post, Temi expressed how surreal the experience felt, describing it as a “dream come true.” She noted that walking alongside women who have inspired her over the years was empowering and…

MTN scholarships: N114m given to students across Nigeria universities “We are here to support you as you strive for academic excellence, and we will use every tool in our arsenal to do so,” she said. MTN Nigeria Foundation has announced a disbursement of N114m in scholarships to 380 students, including visually-impaired students, across Nigerian universities for 2024. The foundation has also inducted 380 graduates into the MTN Scholarship Alumni Association. At an award ceremony held on Tuesday in Abuja, the foundation granted scholarships to students with excellent academic records. The scholarship equips the recipients to study any course from entry-level…

MTN scholarships: N114m given to students across Nigeria universities “We are here to support you as you strive for academic excellence, and we will use every tool in our arsenal to do so,” she said. MTN Nigeria Foundation has announced a disbursement of N114m in scholarships to 380 students, including visually-impaired students, across Nigerian universities for 2024. The foundation has also inducted 380 graduates into the MTN Scholarship Alumni Association. At an award ceremony held on Tuesday in Abuja, the foundation granted scholarships to students with excellent academic records. The scholarship equips the recipients to study any course from entry-level…

Davido will feature during 78th United Nations General Assembly event Davido Davido will feature during 78th United Nations General Assembly event He expressed joy as this would be his first time attending the General Assembly. Award-winning Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has arrived in New York City to perform at an official event during the 78th United Nations General Assembly. The musician, who revealed that this would be his first time attending the assembly, expressed his excitement on X, saying, “Touchdown New York City for the #UN General Assembly… My first time attending should be interesting. Also…

X to allow blocked user view public posts from the accounts that blocked them X X to allow blocked user view public posts from the accounts that blocked them X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to change the functionality of its block feature, allowing users who have been blocked to see public posts from the accounts that blocked them. This update, noted by independent app researcher Nima Owji and confirmed by Elon Musk on Monday, will ensure that while blocked accounts cannot engage with users who have blocked them, they will still have access to view their public posts.…

Adron Homes Visits Ooni, Unveils Partnership for Olojo Festival In alignment with its commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and supporting national development and sustainability, Adron Homes and Properties has recently unveiled sponsorship and partnership with the House of Oduduwa for the 2024 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State. This significant collaboration was revealed during a courtesy visit by Adron Homes and Properties management, led by Managing Director Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, to the Ooni of Ife and the progenitor of Yoruba Race, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR, on September 19, 2024, at his Enuwa palace. For the…

UNGA: US Chamber of Commerce to invest $320m to mortgages, SMEs in Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima US Chamber of Commerce to invest $320m to mortgages, SMEs in Nigeria. The United States Chamber of Commerce has expressed willingness to invest approximately $320 million in mortgage refinancing and Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Mr Stanley Nkwocha. Ms Nisha Biswal, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, made this known on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Biswal spoke at a…