Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Through Africa creative market, U.S. Consulate boosts Nigeria’s industry Dr. Inya Lawal Will Stevens, praised the growing collaboration between the U.S. and Nigeria’s creative industries, stating, “The United States recognizes the tremendous potential of the creative industries in driving growth, fostering prosperity, and creating economic opportunities. For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has supported the Africa Creative Market, reinforcing the growing collaboration between the United States and Nigeria in the creative industry. Founded by Dr. Inya Lawal, an alumna of the Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership program, the Africa Creative Market brings…

Lookman Commended For Going For Nigeria Instead Of England – Mikel Mikel Obi Lookman Commended For Going For Nigeria Instead Of England – Mikel “I think Lookman made the right decision to switch quickly and saw ‘I’m going to represent my African country. I’m going to play for Nigeria’. Said Obi. Former Nigeria skipper Mikel Obi has commended Ademola Lookman for choosing Nigeria over England for his senior international football. While praising the Atalanta forward on ESPN for making the decision early in his career, the Chelsea legend once again took a swipe at some players born outside Nigeria for…

Ini Edo announces engagement, going to have fairytale wedding Ini Edo Edo made this known in a post via her Instagram handle, @iniedo, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Ini Edo encouraged anyone who has given up on their happily ever after to continue believing. Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has announced that she is engaged and set to have a fairytale wedding. Edo made this known in a post via her Instagram handle, @iniedo, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The actress disclosed that she met her man while on vacation six months ago and their love has continued to blossom from…

The Return Of Korean Film Festival Shows Our Cultural Affinity The Return Of Korean Film Festival Shows Our Cultural Affinity. The Korean Embassy in Nigeria has commenced the Korean Film Festival in Nigeria after it went on break during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest edition is the 12th Edition of the festival and was hosted at the Silverbird Cinema, in Abuja between 19th September to 21st September 2024 with several movies screened. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Korean ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu, expressed delight with the return of the festival after it was suspended due to the COVID-19…

Founder of Stand Up Speak Out Initiative Wins SRC Award Of Excellence Dino Melaye (right) presenting the award to Doyle Edeni The Founder of the Stand Up Speak Out Initiative (SUSO), Dr. Doyle Edeni, has been recognized and honoured with an award of excellence for his philanthropic efforts at the Nigerian Law School’s Student Representative Council (SRC) Dinner and Awards Night. This laudable event happened at the institution’s headquarters in Abuja marked a significant gesture of support as Dr. Edeni also donated ₦2 million to assist Nigerian law students to further reinforce his dedication to education and youth empowerment. The…

To Enable Service Access, Airtel Nigeria CEO Advocates Digital Public Infrastructure Carl Cruz To Enable Service Access, Airtel Nigeria CEO Advocates Digital Public Infrastructure In a keynote address delivered at the 6th National Day of Identity, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Carl Cruz, highlighted the critical role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in enabling access to essential services for millions of Nigerians. The event, organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), focused on the theme, “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling Access to Services.” It attracted policymakers, business leaders, and experts from the telecommunications, technology, and identity management sectors. In his…

Lagos, LUDI Collaborated, Observed Annual Car Free Day The Honourable Commissioner took the lead riding on both a manually operated bicycle and subsequently on an electric one, opening up the event for several others to took to riding bicycles, skating and walking. The Lagos State Government on Sunday 22 September, joins the rest of the World to observe the Car Free Day in promotion of the Non Motorised Transportation NMT mode, that is set to reduce the level of carbon emission associated with other modes of Transportation. The event was organised in partnership with Lagos Urban Development Initiative LUDI and…

Victor Boniface struck winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen Wolfsburg in Leverkusen on September 22, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) The team rejoices for the 4-3 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Victor Boniface struck a stoppage-time winner to give Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen a thrilling 4-3 win over Wolfsburg on Sunday providing a perfect boost ahead of next week’s trip to Bayern Munich. In a seesaw encounter, the teams were locked at 3-3 from the 48th minute. Wolfsburg were then reduced to 10 men in the dying stages when Yannick Gerhardt…

Edo Decides as APC’s Okpebholo emerges winner of Edo governorship election Monday Okpebholo Edo Decides as APC’s Okpebholo emerges winner of Edo governorship election. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo has won the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results from 18 local government areas (LGAs) announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), garnered 247,655 votes. Olumide Akpata, representing the Labour Party (LP), finished third, receiving a total of 22,763…

Edo Decides: INEC Declares Results Of 16 LGA INEC has declared the results of 16 LGA in Edo. The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC have declared a total of 16 local governments out of the 18 local governments Areas that made up Edo state September 2024 gubernatorial election. State returning officer, Prof Faruk Adamu, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Niger State. for Edo 2024 governorship election disclosed this at the ongoing collation center in Benin City. Out of the 16 local governments that have been announced so far, the Peoples Democratic party PDP have scored a total number of 195,954…