Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Important facts about Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk’s 20-year-old daughter Elon Musk Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently shared a personal and controversial experience involving his child’s gender transition. In an interview with Jordan Peterson, Musk expressed regret and concern over his decision to consent to puberty blockers for his child, Xavier, now known as Vivian Jenna Wilson. Musk described the experience as “incredibly evil” and claimed he was “tricked” into signing documents for the treatment. He believes his child was manipulated into believing they were the wrong gender and worries about the long-term effects of the treatment.…

Otedola speaks about Dangote, seeks govt’s support for local investors and visionary leaders Otedola and Dangote By Elegbede Abiodun In a lengthy post on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Otedola made a case for the government’s support for Dangote and other ‘local champions.’ Otedola says Dangote is a titan that God created specially for mankind. Amid the lingering dispute between Dangote Refinery and the national oil regulator, Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has called on the Federal Government to support local investors and visionary leaders in the business sector like Aliko Dangote. In a lengthy post on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Otedola…

Longest Twerk achieved Guinness World Record at over 3 hours Twerking By Elegbede Abiodun …previous record holder for the longest twerking is Elena Sofie Sterlini… A Nigerian man Babajide Israel, has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest duration of twerking after twerking for three hours and 30 seconds in Lagos. The GWR made the announcement of the new record set for twerking a form of dancing that involves bending low and moving the bottom and hips on its website. The previous record holder for the longest twerking is Elena Sofie Sterlini, an Austrian who twerked for…

Big Brother Naija Season 9 edition, facts to know Big Brother Naija The ninth season of Big Brother Naija is just around the corner, starting on July 28. This season brings exciting changes and new twists that promise to shake things up. Let’s take a detailed look at what’s coming up: Pairs in the House For the first time, contestants will enter the house as pairs. This means you might see siblings, couples, or best friends living together. This new twist will bring extra drama and excitement to the show. Easier Voting Voting is now simpler. You can use the…

To control inflation, stabilise naira, CBN raises interest rate to 26.75% Yemi Cardoso Asymmetric corridor was expanded to +500/-100 basis points, while liquidity ratio was retained at 30 percent. Month-on-Month inflation slows by 50% — Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), also known as the benchmark interest rate, to 26.75 percent with an eye on combating inflation and fostering a favorable climate for foreign investment. This represents a 50-basis point, lowest rate hike since February 2024 when inflation was 31.70 percent. Asymmetric corridor was expanded to +500/-100 basis points, while liquidity ratio…

Dangote to invest in cement, fertilizer, President Nguema of Gabon invites him President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has invited the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, to invest in Cement and Fertiliser production in Gabon. The President urged Dangote to explore potential investment opportunities in the country’s cement and fertilizer sectors, specifically urea and phosphate production. During the visit, Dangote engaged in discussions with President Nguema and other top government officials. The talks focused on how Dangote Industries could contribute to Gabon’s economic growth by establishing cement and fertilizer plants, which are vital…

At painting exhibition, First Lady urges youths to believe in themselves First Lady of Nigeria, HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu (middle) flanked on the left by the Director of the Yunus Emre Institute, Abuja, Musa Erbas, on the right by Director of culture, Mrs Akande and other artists during the visit of the First Lady to the Yunus Emre Institute, Abuja on Tuesday 23rd July, 2024. First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on youths to be focused positively and set their minds on creative things. She was speaking when she paid a visit to the Yunus Emre Institute, Maitama,…

Nigerian Stars To Watch At The Paris Olympics The Olympics is a big deal for Nigerian sports. The country’s first major sports medal came at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, where Nojeem Maiyegun won a bronze medal in the men’s light middleweight boxing category. Nigeria’s greatest football achievement to date came at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, where the Dream Team shocked the football world by defeating Brazil and Argentina en route winning the gold medal. Chioma Ajunwa also clinched a gold medal in the female long jump event in Atlanta to become the first and only individual…

Here are CEOs with Highest Media Visibility in Q2, 2024 CEOs with Highest Media Visibility in Q2, 2024 In spite of the challenging economic conditions and their adverse effects on businesses nationwide, Nigeria’s commercial banking, insurance, and telecommunications sectors have consistently maintained robust media relations, marketing strategies, and public awareness initiatives. Their success has been bolstered by the impressive data shared with the media in the second quarter, which has helped sustain positive public perception and confidence in these industries. An independent analysis of the media performance and prominence of the CEOs of Nigerian Commercial Banks, Insurance Companies and Telecommunication…

Witnessing the timely intervention of the ministers to finding the way forward with Dangote, NMDPRA, NNPC, Others By Elegbede Abiodun …as they come together to find a way forward to the issues lingering on the product of Dangote’s refinery. According to reports, present at the meeting include: Mr. Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote, Mr. Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, and Mr. Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited. The Federal…