Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Otedola regains position as FBN Holdings’ top shareholder Femi Otedola [PHOTO CREDIT: @realFemiOtedola] Mr Otedola racked up 863.2 million of the lender’s shares in two different transactions on Thursday, according to regulatory filings at the Nigerian Exchange Limited ByRonald Adamolekun June 21, 2024 Reading Time: 2 mins read Femi Otedola, the majority owner of Geregu Power Plc, has regained the position of the biggest shareholder of the financial services group FBN Holdings, where he is the chair of the board of directors, after acquiring new shares. Mr Otedola racked up 863.2 million of the lender’s shares in two different transactions…

Federal government: Why HND graduates undergo one year mandatory training before conversion The federal government on Thursday explained the rationale behind the one year mandatory training requirements for holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND), before their conversion from Executive to Officer cadre, in the federal civil service. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the head of Service of the Federation, revealed the reason while speaking at an interactive session, with civil servant in Abuja, on Thursday. Yemi- Esan who was conducting her third interactive session with civil servants since she assumed office, was responding to question from Adebayo Hassan, a Grade Level 14…

Entertainment: Biodun Stephen on working with Kunle Remi in ‘Muri and Ko’ and her writing process • …opened up about her experience working with Kunle Remi on her latest film, Muri and Ko. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has opened up about her experience working with Kunle Remi on her latest film, Muri and Ko. Stephen praised Remi for his dedication and commitment to his role as Muri, a character she described as a “mess.” She emphasised how far Remi went to embody his character, saying, “Kunle Remi would come to set, he never had…

Chicorolla exposes her journey to Content Creating Navigating the expansive realm of content creation can be daunting, yet for Onyeabor Oluchi Justina, widely known as Chicorolla, uncovering her niche was a journey filled with self-exploration, experimentation, and unwavering passion, all while still in her 20s. Chicorolla, a prominent influencer loved by millions of people around the world, began her quest by delving deep into her interests and exploring various avenues where she could truly make an impact. In Chicorolla’s words, “I reflected on what truly inspired me and where I could provide valuable content to my audience.” Research plays a…

Super Eagles 38th globally, 5th in Africa Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped eight places to 38th in the latest FIFA world rankings, released on Thursday, June 20, 2024, following a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According to the new rankings on FIFA website, Nigeria has fallen from 30th to 38th globally and now ranks 5th in Africa. The top African teams are Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast. Super Eagles’ decline follows their performance in recent matches after the 2023 AFCON, where they finished as runners-up after losing 2-1…

Musical as Wizkid unveils new album ‘Morayo’ ahead of Louis Vuitton show Nigerian music sensation Wizkid sat down with Esquire UK for an exclusive interview as he prepared to attend his first Louis Vuitton runway show at Paris Fashion Week. In a report via the Esquire UK website on Wednesday, the Grammy-winning artist shared insights about his upcoming album and his connection with Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director, Pharrell Williams. Wizkid, known for hits like “Essence” and “Ginger,” revealed that his new album is named after his mother, Morayo. “It’s very important for people to know where the source of…

Keeping to good leadership style, Julius Berger 54th AGM approves Gross Dividend Payout of N4.8bn • They promised to keep to good leadership style as partners in progress. Members of the Board of Directors of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc: L-R: Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr. Chidi Anya Esq; Engr. Jafaru Damulak, Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter, Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi OFR; Chairman of the Board, Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu,Mrs Gladys Talabi, Vice Chairman, Mr. George Marks, Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr. Ernest C. Ebi; MFR, FCIB, FIOD; Independent Non-Executive Director, Amb. Adamu Saidu Daura, MFR; Executive Director, Finance, Mr. Christian Hausemann and…

Nigeria oil licence auction attracts huge interest, regulator says Nigeria is expanding the number of oil blocks slated for auction in its 2024 licensing round as well as extending the deadline for ending the exercise amid keen interest in the offer, the oil regulator told Reuters on Thursday. Nigeria opened a licensing round in April offering a total of 19 onshore and deepwater oil blocks to investors. This has now been expanded to include an additional 17 deep offshore blocks to the 2024 licensing round. “We have undertaken more exploratory activities and as a result acquired more data to expand…

See 10 things in life you should always keep to yourself, according to psychology There’s a fine line between sharing and over-sharing. According to psychology, there are certain aspects of our lives that are best kept to ourselves. It’s not about being secretive, but about preserving our personal boundaries. Sharing too much can sometimes leave us vulnerable or misunderstood. So, it’s important to know what to share and what to keep under wraps. In this article, I’ll reveal the 10 things you should always keep to yourself, as backed by psychology. Let’s get started. 1) Your Personal Goals Setting goals…

Telecoms Giant, Glo, Brings Unparalleled Excitement to 2024 Ojude Oba Festival It was all fun and funfair as the 2024 edition of the Glo sponsored Ojude Oba festival was held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Tuesday. The telecommunications company, as expected, had the venue decked in its beautiful greenery, while the various Regberegbes (age grade groups) were resplendent in their colourful attire and majestic performances as they competed for the prizes. In the competition which was one of the key features of Globacom’s sponsorship of the festival, Egbe Bobasete Okunrin Omooba turned out as the best dressed age grade,…