Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

An Icon, Adesina Ademola Ogunlana (1964-2024); Struggle Was His Life — Part 1 Adesina Ademola Ogunlana  Wading through the storms of life as he lost mother to the cold hand of death, he was not deterred from his focus but he grows stronger. While gradually coming to terms with the reality of the untimely departure of my former boss and Comrade, Adesina Aluta Ogunlana, I took a flashback into his eventful 60-year sojourn on this planet. In my reflection, all I found was a life full of battles. Ogunlana’s life story could make a well-scripted movie under the theme “Life…

An Icon, Adesina Ademola Ogunlana (1964-2024); Struggle Was His Life — Part 1 Adesina Ademola Ogunlana  Lost his mother at twelve years of age, his focus didn’t shift but grows stronger. While gradually coming to terms with the reality of the untimely departure of my former boss and Comrade, Adesina Aluta Ogunlana, I took a flashback into his eventful 60-year sojourn on this planet. In my reflection, all I found was a life full of battles. Ogunlana’s life story could make a well-scripted movie under the theme “Life as a Battlefield” or, more euphemistically, “The Battlefields of Life.” In this…

FG, World Bank empower 922 youths, women with grants in Edo Financial empowerment is targeted to alleviate the harsh economic challenges of the beneficiaries. The Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), Federal Government in partnership with the World Bank and Edo State Government has empowered 922 youths and women with livelihood support under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). “The EDO CARES Livelihood Support Programme was one of the disbursement linked indicators under the NG CARES Project in Edo and was a World Bank performance for result project”, Adesuwa Agbonavbare stated. These beneficiaries…

24th National Women’s Conference; Lagos First Lady, Sanwo-Olu unveils activities First Lady, Sanwo-Olu and others during the news conference As the commencement of the 24th National Women’s Conference gets closer by the day, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu made statement on arrangements. The First Lady of Lagos State and Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has officially announced the schedule for the 24th National Women’s Conference (NWC). The event, themed “Soar Beyond Boundaries…Enrich Communities,” will take place from September 10th to 11th, 2024, at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.…

MD: TCN has capacity of transmitting 6,000MW of electricity • TCN has capacity of transmitting 6,000MW of electricity The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it has capacity to transmit 6,000 MWS of electricity to distribution load centres nationwide. Managing Director, Sule Abdulaziz, of TCN said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said that in the last three years, TCN had upgraded several sub-stations. He said that the company had also built new sub-stations funded through its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and donor agencies. The TCN boss said that the…

Censors Board, Digital Platform Owners Collaborate On Film Classification And Distribution Censors Board, Digital Platform Owners Collaborate On Film Classification And Distribution Censors Board and digital space platform owners collaborate on film classification and distribution The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, collaborates with platform owners to ensure that only classified films and videos are distributed on their channels or platforms. The executive director of the Board, Dr. Husseini Shaibu, was said to have disclosed this at a Round Table Forum in Lagos. In a statement…

Mbappe Shines As He Opens LaLiga Goal Account, Real Madrid Defeats Real Betis Mbappe shines opening ‘LaLiga’s Goal Account’ as Real Madrid defeats Real Betis Kylian Mbappe put his early LaLiga struggles behind him on Sunday, firing home a brace to lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Real Betis. Although the Frenchman scored his first goal for Los Blancos during the club’s UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta, things had not gone to plan domestically so far. With no goals to his name, and Real Madrid winning just one of their opening three matches, the pressure was on…

ZENITH BANK DELIVERS PHENOMENAL H1 2024 RESULT AS GROSS EARNINGS HITS N2.1 TRILLION, PAYS N1.00 PER SHARE INTERIM DIVIDEND Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2024, recording an impressive triple-digit growth of 117% in gross earnings from N967.3 billion reported in H1 2023 to N2.1 trillion in H1 2024. This superior performance has been achieved even as the Nigerian banking industry navigates a challenging macro environment. According to the bank’s audited half-year financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Friday, 30th August 2024, the triple-digit growth in the top line…

President Tinubu Appoints Mansur As Chairman Of Bank Of Industry Mansur Muhtar President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Mansur Muhtar, as chairman of the Bank of Industry (BOI) Limited. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said President Tinubu also appointed Dr Olasupo Olusi, as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Other Members appointed into the BOI board include Mrs Ifeoma Uz’Okpala — Executive Director, Large Enterprises, Mr Shekarau Omar — Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Mr Usen Effiong — Executive Director, Corporate Services, Ms. Mabel Ndagi…

Gbenga Daniel Reveals Plan For Second Phase Of Interest-Free Microcredit Program, Fertilizer Distribution At GRA Ijebu-Ode At ensuring economic growth and stability, GFF will be providing substantial succor to the people of Ogun East. The Gateway Front Foundation (GFF), under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, FNSE FAEng, is set to launch the second batch of its Interest-Free Microcredit Scheme on September 16, 2024. This initiative, designed to uplift petty traders, artisans, and farmers within the Ogun East Senatorial District, will take place at Obalofin Court, GRA Ijebu-Ode, beginning at 10:00 AM. The upcoming event continues the…