Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Bill Gates offers $2.8bn investment in sectors of Nigeria Bill Gates Bill Gates offers $2.8bn investment in sectors of Nigeria With his strong believe in a better and healthier nation, Gates said Nigeria people must be considered first. The United States billionaire philanthropist and Chairman Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has announced a $2.8 billion investment aimed at enhancing the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. Speaking at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Gates emphasized the critical need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people,…

Nigeria’s Myriad Of Agencies, Sabotage And Decay Of Resources At Ports Nigeria’s Myriad Of Agencies, Sabotage And Decay of Resources At Ports SABOTAGE AND A DECAYING NATION 80% of the containers on a ship 🚢 leaving Nigeria are empty! The reason isn’t that there isn’t produce to be exported, but the principalities and powers are stronger than any witch or wizard the world has ever seen either factual or fiction! To them, SELF before Nation! SON, NDLEA, NAFDAC, EFCC, DSS, NCS, Nigerian Police, NPA, NEPC, NIS…all these agencies and others in the league, demand to be part of the inspection…

Guinness World Record: Kabiru Balogun Charges At Breaking-news For Longest Interview Marathon Kabiru Balogun charges at breaking-news for longest interview marathon. Kabiru Balogun, UK-based Nigerian filmmaker well known as Mr Kay, is on the verge of making history as he attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the longest interview marathon by an individual. With this event taking place in Coventry, England, there’s an addition of international recognition to Mr Kay’s quest, as it brings together the global Nigerian diaspora in support of his efforts. His attempt is not just about breaking a record but also about inspiring others…

Tinubu’s Consumer Credit Scheme: 500,000 Civil Servants To Benefit Chief Executive Officer of CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba Tinubu’s Consumer Credit Scheme will benefit 500,000 civil servants. The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has kicked off the disbursement of President Bola Tinubu’s consumer credit scheme to economically active Nigerians nationwide through its participating financial institutions. At a signing event on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer of CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba, announced a partnership with Credit Direct to boost mass access to consumer credit, starting with civil servants across the country and aiming to reach 500,000 nationwide. Nwagba disclosed that Credit Direct, the largest…

Adedimeji grateful, explains how he has been favoured to be a star Adedimeji grateful, explains how he has been favoured to be a star In an Instagram post, Adedimeji shared the official trailer for the movie – Lisabi, expressing his gratitude and excitement. He noted the trials and triumphs encountered during the production, although he chose to focus on the positive aspects and his blessings at this time. “I can go on and on to tell you what we went through to make this happen,” Adedimeji wrote, “but today is about counting my blessings.” Adedimeji, who has transitioned from being…

Nigeria’s power generation has reached 5,313MW – Adelabu Adebayo Adelabu There is possibility of power generation to hit 6,000MW before the end of this year, going by the improvements in the sector. The Federal Minister of Power has announced that Nigeria’s power generation rose to a three-year high of 5,313mw on Monday, 3 September. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu, therefore urged Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to take more energy in order to prevent a grid collapse. “When…

Chinese Xi Jinping hosts African leaders at summit Chinese Xi Jinping hosts African leaders at summit. Chinese leader Xi Jinping will host over two dozen African leaders at a lavish dinner in Beijing on Wednesday, kicking off the city’s biggest summit in years with promises of cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. China, the world’s number two economy, is Africa’s largest trading partner and has sought to tap the continent’s vast troves of natural resources including copper, gold, lithium and rare earth minerals. It has also furnished African countries with billions in loans that have helped build much-needed infrastructure but…

Chidinma Adetshina gives reason for her rejection at South Africa competition Chidinma Adetshina give reason for her rejection at South Africa competition Chidinma Adetshina give reason for her rejection at South Africa competition saying she was heartbroken Reflecting on her experience, Chidimma described the ordeal as “horrible and heartbreaking.” The new Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, has revealed why South Africans did not support her ambition of becoming Miss South Africa. In a recent interview with Silverbird TV, she explained that she felt unaccepted by South Africans “because of my Igbo name.” Despite being born in South Africa, the 23-year-old…

This month, RMRDC unveils raw materials database RMRDC Aiming to be the final authority on raw material data provision in Nigeria. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council is ready to launch a comprehensive raw materials database this month, a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness and providing crucial information to investors and manufacturers. This was revealed by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of RMRDC, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, during the council’s 100 days in office celebration in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing the media, Ike-Muonso emphasised the significance of the database, stating, “The database for raw materials that…

Prince Omoha celebrates birthday, empowers over 100 young entrepreneurs with ₦25.5m grants Prince Omoha Prince Omoha celebrates birthday, empowers over 100 young entrepreneurs with ₦25.5m grants Remarkably, Prince Omoha Nduka, founder and CEO of Prince Luxury Group (PLG), celebrated his birthday on September 3rd by significantly boosting Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape. The business mogul disbursed grants totaling ₦25.5 million to 102 small and medium-scale entrepreneurs from across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The grant disbursement ceremony, held at the PLG Headquarters in Lagos, provided each of the selected entrepreneurs with ₦250,000 in non-refundable seed capital.…