Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

THE HEADLAMP AWARDS: Renowned Journalist, Ifetayo Adeniyi, honoured with prestigious ‘Excellence in Journalism’ Ifetayo Adeniyi Renowned Nigerian luxury and lifestyle journalist, Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Excellence in Journalism’ award at The Headlamp Awards, held during the Afro Commerce Connect event in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The event, organized by Cross Roads of Culture, centered around the theme “African Diaspora Startups,” aiming to help entrepreneurs navigate opportunities and challenges in Canada. The award ceremony took place at The Conservatory City Hall, where Ifetayo was celebrated for his nearly two-decade-long career in journalism. In his acceptance speech, Ifetayo…

Spain Pulled Down France To Win Olympics Men’s Football Gold France has fallen for Spain’s victory at Olympic Spain, on Friday, claimed the gold medal in men’s football at the Olympics with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France. In a thrilling final, Spain showcased their dominance and secured victory, leaving the home crowd disappointed but in awe of a spectacular match. Spain beat Morocco to reach Olympics men’s football final NNPC exports new low-sulphur crude, Utapate, to Spain The game ended 3-3 at full time after France equalised with a stoppage-time penalty from Mateta. However, two extra-time goals…

Scholarship: IDP First Class Graduate Head To US On PhD, Fully Funded … graduated with first class in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Uzaire. Amos Ishaku, a First Class graduate and internally displaced person (IDP) in Uhorgua camp, Edo, has bagged a fully-funded PhD scholarship from the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA. Ishaku had, in November 2023, graduated with first class in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Uzaire. Coordinator, Home of the Needy, Speaking Pastor Solomon Folorunsho, said the development was an indication that creating an enabling environment for the needy could yield results. The camp presently is…

FG To Offer Tax Breaks To Companies Employing More Staff, Allowing Importation To Drive Down Prices Wale Edun “The inflation reduction act will contain a range of import duties, exemptions, lowering of tariffs, and outright tax breaks for employment. If you employ more people, you will be given a tax break against it,” Edun said. Federal Government of Nigeria plans to grant tax breaks to companies that employ more staff and suspend import duties on certain goods to combat rising inflation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this announcement during an exclusive…

Kenny Blaq denies being pioneer of music comedy, honours Gbenga Adeboye and others Kenny Blaq “I did not start music comedy but I can say that I’m one of those that have made music comedy strong in this part of the world.” Nigerian comedian, Kehinde Peter Otolorin, popularly known as Kenny Blaq has clarified that contrary to the belief that he started music comedy in Nigeria, he didn’t pioneer the genre. He credited the late Gbenga Adeboye, CD John and others for paving the way for the music comedy genre in Nigeria. He, however, claimed that he brought “the Wizkid…

Miss South Africa contest: Adetshina bows out of competition, citing family’s safety Chidimma Adetshina “After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I,” Adetshina, 23, wrote on Instagram. A Miss South Africa contestant whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and a government investigation withdrew from the beauty pageant Thursday. Chidimma Adetshina’s announcement that she would not take part in Saturday’s final came a day after the Home Affairs ministry accused her mother of fraud and identity theft. “After much careful consideration, I…

Bangladesh sworn in interim government in person of Nobel winner, Yunus Muhammad Yunus (Al Jazeera English, X)  “My call to the people is if you have trust in me, then make sure there will be no attacks against anyone, anywhere in the country.” Nobel peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office Thursday, vowing to lead Bangladesh back to democracy after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus, who earlier on Thursday had hailed the overthrow of Hasina as Bangladesh’s “second independence”, swore to “uphold, support and protect the constitution”, in front of political and…

Kenny Blaq denied being the pioneer of music comedy in Nigeria, honours Gbenga Adeboye Kenny Blaq “I did not start music comedy but I can say that I’m one of those that have made music comedy strong in this part of the world.” Nigerian comedian, Kehinde Peter Otolorin, popularly known as Kenny Blaq has clarified that contrary to the belief that he started music comedy in Nigeria, he didn’t pioneer the genre. He credited the late Gbenga Adeboye, CD John and others for paving the way for the music comedy genre in Nigeria. He, however, claimed that he brought “the…

OPEC, Dangote refinery’s diesel, jet fuel supplies to challenge Europe’s oil & gas industry Dangote Refinery among the top Diesel and jet Fuel suppliers that will disrupt Europe’s oil & gas Industry, a development experts forecasted will positively impact the Nigerian economy. …It is a big plus to Nigeria’s economy The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has said supplies from Nigeria-based world’s largest single-train Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will put pressure on the performance of Europe’s oil industry, especially the Northwest Europe (NWE) Gasoil. OPEC in its newly released monthly Oil Market Report for June 2024 listed Dangote Refinery…

Glo, LASG Unveil M-Agric Initiative to Drive Food Sufficiency, Farmer Empowerment Digital Solutions Company, Globacom, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, has launched M-Agric, an innovative agricultural support service aimed at promoting food sufficiency and empowering Nigerian farmers. This groundbreaking initiative offers practical guidance on managing successful farming businesses across various sectors, including livestock, aquaculture, cash crops, and value-additions. “M-Agric is a unique lottery service that provides users with daily, weekly, or monthly agricultural tips and trivia questions, enabling them to grow their own food and earn extra income. Users will receive messages on their mobile devices…