Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

See how Western multinationals fleeing Nigeria are being replaced by Asian and Turkish firms Last week, London-based Diageo Plc sold its controlling stake in Guinness Nigeria Plc to Singapore’s Tolaram Group Inc. The Fouani Group, a local firm, operates a diaper and sanitary pad plant in a complex where Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Co. shuttered a $300 million facility making the same products. As US and Europe-based multinationals exit Nigeria, Asian and local companies are stepping in to fill the void. According to Bloomberg, Lagos-based Fidson Healthcare Plc is expanding its manufacturing range after the UK’s GSK Plc closed its…

Osimhen visits his primary school in Lagos with CAF award Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, recently visited his alma mater, Olusosun Primary School, in the Oregun area of Lagos State, taking his CAF award with him. Osimhen, in December 2023, won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award, becoming the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. His recent visit to the school was disclosed on X.com by a photojournalist, Sulaiman Adebayo, popularly called Pooja. The caption read, “Victor Osimhen takes his CAF Award to Olusosun Primary School, Ojota, where it all started with street…

Lionel Messi reveals player who made him ‘most angry’ Messi recently revealed that Inter Miami will be his last club, even though he is not ready to retire. Argentina legend Lionel Messi has revealed that Sergio Ramos was the rival that made him “most angry” in his career. Messi faced Ramos several times when both players were at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. The 36-year-old has now told Abitare about facing the Spanish defender, who eventually became a team-mate at Paris Saint-Germain. “We had many clashes with Sergio Ramos: how many times did I argue…He is the player who made…

Home cooking marathon: Peter Obi celebrates Chef Grace’s new Guinness World Record Obi attended the event on Tuesday morning to celebrate Chef Grace’s achievement. Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, showed support to Nigerien Chef, Grace Nwaokobia, for breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest home kitchen cooking marathon. The marathon, which began on Friday, saw Chef Grace cook for an impressive 86 hours, surpassing the previous record of 68 hours and 30 minutes. The cooked meals were largely donated to charity, including The Little Saints Orphanage in Ilupeju. Obi praised Chef Grace’s accomplishment on X.com, emphasising the need for…

It’s Not Deep! How deep are the oceans of a deceitful heart? It’s not deep, I was told while in a fix And I drank my cold into six. Honesty, yes honesty clearly speaks in the several voices of a liar. While the truth, yes the truth is a heartburn, a turn off. Run as far as you can! And dip not into the deep simply because many say swim. But, there we go for the bait like fishes do, That sumptuous meal in every dish. #GodsonOsarenren #NaijaPoetryFest #NaijaPoetryFestCommunity #PoetryPicturePrompt #Poetry

How Dangote Is Pioneering Africa’s Energy Transition – Grema Sulaiman As Africa continues to transition towards a more diversified and sustainable economic model, Grema Sulaiman believes as Director General of the Centre for Energy Investment and Innovation (CEII) Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Group role remains pivotal and holds immense potential for continued innovation and growth in Africa. Not only are they reshaping the energy landscape for a just transition in Africa, but they are also inspiring a new generation of African entrepreneurs to think big and act boldly, driven by leaders like Aliko Dangote (GCON) who is committed to…

TotalEnergies Shareholders Reap Rewards: N8.49bn Dividend Approved Amidst Challenging Year L-R: Managing Director,TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc,Dr. Samba Seye; Chairman, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Mr Jean-Philippe Torres; Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Mr Mark Mannola; and Executive Director (Human Resources and Corporate Services), Mrs Olubunmi Popoola-Mordi , during the 46th Annual General Meeting of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc held in Lagos . In a resounding show of confidence, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc’s shareholders unanimously approved a N8.49 billion final dividend for the 2023 financial year, despite a challenging operating environment. The approved dividend represents N25.00 per share, a testament to the company’s commitment…

Nigeria football star, winger Chidera Ejuke signed by Sevilla Nigeria football star, winger Chidera Ejuke signed by Sevilla on free transfer has become a reinforce for the 2024/25 campaign. The 26-year-old joins the Nervionenses on a three-year deal until June 2027 after his contract with CSKA Moscow expired. He arrives at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium fresh from a loan spell at Belgian club Royal Antwerp. In an official statement on Monday via its website, Sevilla said, “Sevilla FC has reached an agreement with the Nigerian footballer Chidera Ejuke to become a new player for the Nervionense team, joining García Pimienta’s…

Partnership as Access Bank and SCIDaR tackle economic challenges of Health SMEs Access Bank and SCIDaR tackle economic challenges of Health SMEs. Access Bank, has partnered with Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR), a prominent non-profit organisation spearheading impactful health interventions across Africa to tackle financing challenges faced by over 200,000 health Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. In a statement, from the bank, SCIDaR’s Access to Finance Specialist, Mark Akpan noted that through this collaboration, SCIDaR will strengthen the capacity of health SMEs to be investment-ready through the provision of technical support services including entrepreneurship and…

Cristiano Ronaldo: Playing Euro 2024 At 39 Is A Gift And The Love Of His Life Ronaldo The 39-year-old captain of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, has referred to his country’s squad as “the love of his life” and called it “a gift” to be able to play at the top level. Ahead of his historic sixth European Championship, Ronaldo warmed up by scoring twice in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, bringing his total goal count for the national team to 130. Ronaldo remarked, “I know I don’t have many years left in football.” “After 35 years, it’s a…