Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Chess4Change: Empowerment Of Young Minds Through Chess, Begins 9th Edition … young minds are empowered, academic performances are boosted, and a culture of strategic thinking and creativity is built. Chess4Change, a pioneering initiative that harnesses the power of chess to drive positive change in communities, is proud to announce the commencement of its 9th edition. The programme aims to provide a platform for students from underserved secondary schools to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills through chess. Through the initiative, young minds are empowered, academic performances are boosted, and a culture of strategic thinking and creativity is built. This…

Noble Eze Oluchukwu Appointed Special Adviser on Investment to the United Nations Global President, UNIPGC H.E. Dr. Amb. Jonathan Daniel, Global President of United International Peace and Governance Council, has appointed Noble Eze Oluchukwu, a Leading Business Strategist, Investment Broker and CEO Noble & Gold Consulting, as his Special Adviser on Investment Promotions. Other Special Assistants appointed were, Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Victor Olayiwola Owadogbon as Special Adviser on Security Affairs, Mr Ohi Akpengbe, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of CrimeWatch Newspaper as Special Adviser on Media. Sam Ejakpovi, Duruchukwu Temple, Mercy Ayomike, Victor Tamaramiebi & Kingsley Ojiaku were amongst…

Okpebholo Unveils Five Points Agenda, Igbinedion, Others Join APC Former governorship candidate of the party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu said it was the end of the PDP in the state. Political fortunes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) swelled on Tuesday as swelled as the daughter of Esama of Benin who is a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Omosede Igbinedion and her supporters joined the APC few hours after her resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She was received at the Edo South senatorial district flag-off of the APC governorship campaign political leaders carpeted the almost eight…

AI chooses Man City as winner of EPL title, Arsenal as close opposition Manchester City are projected to finish the season with an average of 88.7 points, comfortably securing the title. Arsenal and Liverpool follow with 77.6 and 74.0 points, respectively. As the 2024-25 Premier League season kicks off, the AI-powered Opta supercomputer has once again crunched the numbers, simulating the upcoming campaign 10,000 times to forecast how it might unfold. Title Favorites: Manchester City Unsurprisingly, Manchester City emerged as the dominant force in the simulations, with a whopping 82.2% chance of winning the Premier League title. “Pep Guardiola’s side…

Adelabu gives Nigerians assurance of stable electricity supply Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu. Says ,”The Calabar Power Plant of the NDPHC is the most active,” Adelabu The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians of stable and sustainable power supply in all parts of the country. He stated this in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, on Tuesday when he paid an inspection visit to the Calabar power plant of Niger Delta Power Holding Company. Adelabu said that the Federal Government is consolidating on reforming the power sector aimed at ensuring stability of power across the nation. He said,…

Tech startups: DBN Summit 2024 supports, awards N20 million in total as seed money … summit was to bridge the gap between capital seekers and investors, thereby catalysing funding opportunities and fostering regenerative growth. The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has further bolstered the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The growth is made possible by facilitating direct interface between investors-ready tech innovators and potential investors, thereby offering qualified techpreneurs opportunity to secure financing deals during the just-concluded annual flagship tech event, 2024 DBN Techpreneur Summit 3.0, held on Thursday, July 10, 2024,…

Important Things To Know About The Merger Of Providus-Unity Bank …“strengthen the stability of Nigeria’s financial system and avoid potential systemic risks”. The Central Bank of Nigeria recently approved the merger of Unity Bank and Providus Bank but with the condition of N700 billion loan from the CBN to aid the new banking entity. According to the circular by the CBN, the financial support would be necessary to “strengthen the stability of Nigeria’s financial system and avoid potential systemic risks”. The coming together of Providus and Unity appears to be the most unlikely marriage. Still, multiple sources interviewed by BusinessDay provided inside details into…

Borno Government Receives WHO Donations Of Medical And Nutrition Commodities “These essential commodities include life-saving medicines, nutritional supplements, and medical supplies for treating and preventing malnutrition and common childhood illnesses,” Dr Fortin said. To combat malnutrition, Malaria and other health challenges, the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Tuesday, donated Medical and Nutrition Commodities to the Borno State Government. The aim of the donation, according to WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, is to reduce child mortality rates, combat malnutrition, and ensure children grow and thrive in a healthy environment. Mulombo who was represented by Dr Ann Fortin, the WHE…

Here’s Burna Boy as he launches football academy According to the academy’s official website, the initiative caters to young football enthusiasts in two age brackets: junior boys aged 4–15 and senior boys aged 16–21. Fans and friends have continued to celebrate Afrobeat star, Burna Boy as he launched his football academy in Lagos State. The Burna Boy Football Academy is reported to operate three days a week, with two-hour training sessions. In a now-trending video on social media, young players are seen training under the guidance of a coach. According to the academy’s official website, the initiative caters to young…

Nestle Golden Morn Inaugurates New Sustainable Packaging And Attractive Look Left to right: Omofasa Orhiunu, Category Manager Dairy; Shakiru Lawal, Country HR Manager; Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead and Boladale Odunlami, Commercial Manager, all of Nestle Nigeria Plc. During the Nestle’s Golden Morn New Package Launch in Lagos. Nestlé Nigeria’s iconic breakfast cereal, Golden Morn, proudly announces the launch of its new sustainable packaging, underscoring the brand’s dedication to providing nutritious food while championing environmental responsibility. This significant update reflects Golden Morn’s over three-decade legacy of nourishing Nigerian families and its forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Aligned…