Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Digital drives growth: Nigerian media market to hit $433.20 million in 2024 SAT Chief Executive Officer Farai Muvuti Nigeria’s publishing media market is projected to reach $433.20 million in 2024 The digital segment is expected to reach $258.20 million in 2024 User penetration is estimated to reach 13.8% by 2029 The Southern African Times is expanding its operations into Nigeria A report cited by the Southern African Times (SAT) has indicated that Nigeria’s publishing media organisations will rake in $433.20 million before the end of 2024. The report also projected that the digital segment of the market would hit US$258.20…

Abuja Film Village: AICL seeks partnership with AGN To fully realise the vision of Abuja Film Village, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive, Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno recently hosted the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and notable Nollywood stakeholders to a collaboration meeting. While welcoming the AGN delegation led by its President, Emeka Rollas, Tamuno expressed gratitude for the visit and emphasized AICL’s commitment to supporting the creative industry as a pivotal part of Abuja’s development strategy. She highlighted the importance of the partnership with AGN in boosting the cultural and economic landscape of Abuja.…

Katsina Emerges Best State Health Insurance Agency Award 2024 The Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA) has been awarded the “Best State Health Insurance Agency of the Year 2024” at the National Healthcare Excellence Awards held in Lagos. This marks the second consecutive win by Katsina State, following the previous triumph in 2022. Katsina State was nominated alongside other notable states including Lagos, Adamawa, Kano, and Anambra. Katsina State’s emergence as the winner is a testament to the uninterrupted commitment of the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda led administration to the health and well-being of…

Femi Adesina: I cried, hesitant when Buhari asked me to work for him Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that he cried and was hesitant when he was approached by the former President to work for him. Adesina made this known on Saturday in Ibadan during a book reading session of his book titled ‘Working With Buhari: Reflections of A Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015 – 2023)’ organised by Purplebloom Publishers, Ibadan Tech Expo, Safari Books, and Wells Radio Ibadan. The book reading section was anchored by Michael Olatunbosun…

‘Japa’: The good, bad and ugly JAPA Soji was full of expectations as he departed Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, in search of greener pastures abroad. The graduate of accounting headed for the U.S. after months of complaints of poor employment opportunities and general hardship in Nigeria. His parents had to sell some property to raise money for his travel with the hope that, soon, Soji would begin to send home dollars to take care of the family’s many needs. Although Soji got to U.S. successfully, things did not turn out the way he expected. He could not find a…

CAC Registration: Businesses Must Beat July 7 Deadline, Exercise Possible In 24 Hours — Nwabufo The Ambassador for the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Micheal Nwabufo (known as Mike Premium), has said the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) business registration can be completed within 24 hours through the new Special Registration Portal (SRP). Nwabufo, a talent and brand manager, disclosed this to journalists on Friday in Lagos, just as he urged business owners to beat the July 7 deadline. According to him, CAC has made a lot of significant advancements recently through SRP. The Interesting Things About Pha Din Pass, Dien Bien…

Stanbic-IBTC founder Atedo Peterside announces retirement as a banker The founder of Stanbic-IBTC Bank, Atedo Peterside has announced his retirement as a banker. Peterside made this announcement in a post via his verified social media page. The banking icon wrote, “This has been an incredible 35-year journey that ends today, June 10, 2024. “Every single day since Feb 2, 1989, I have been either the CEO, Chairman or Bank Director. All good things must come to an end. I give God the glory at age 68,” he added. His exit comes after over three decades and a half of dedicating…

ITF WorldTennis TourNene Yakubu Shows Class, Wins ITF J-30, J-60 Titles It was a show of class and determination for Ohunene Yakubu as she battles to win the Junior ITF events held recently in Abuja. Coming to the championships as the Number 1 seed, the 16-year-old leave no doubt as she defended her title in both the J-30 and J-60 events. Currently based at the ITF High Performance Centre in Tunisia, Yakubu ensured that she proved why she was the tournament’s top seed, without any iota of doubt. The Interesting Things About Pha Din Pass, Dien Bien That Just A…

CAF announces new dates for 2025 AFCON in Morocco The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday. “I am confident that the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 will be extremely successful and the best AFCON in the history of this competition,” he said. CAF held a virtual executive committee at their headquarters in Cairo on Friday evening after which Motsepe made the announcement. Originally scheduled for June and July 2025, the AFCON was moved to avoid a clash with…

AKK gas pipeline will be ready Q1 2025 – Mele Kyari The Group Chief Executive Office of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has assured Nigerians that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project would be delivered by the end of first quarter 2025. This was made known during the visit of three cabinet ministers to the AKK Gas Pipeline Project Site, where they inspected the River Kaduna crossing milestone of the project in Kaduna, on Friday. According to a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Limited, Olufemi Soneye, made available on its X account on Friday, Kyari…