Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.

Kano State Gov. pays N1.3bn NECO/NBAIS liabilities, approves loans for teachers Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid N1.3 billion National Examination Council (NECO) and National Board for Arabic and Isliamic Studies (NBAIS) liabilities left behind by the immediate-past administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Governor Yusuf also approved N300 million soft loan for teachers across the state. According to a Statement by Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, non payment of the NECO and NBAIS fees, “grossly affected the education growth of thousands of Kano students.” The Statement added that Governor…

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Well mannered boy of 8 captivates hearts of Nigerians for turning down an offer … finding hard to come by this day. Impressed by the boy’s demeanour, Nworah called Peter back to commend him and offered him a small cash gift in appreciation, but the boy refused, citing his father’s rule against accepting things from strangers. An eight-year-old boy named Peter has captured the admiration of many Nigerians when he respectfully turned down a significant cash gift from Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi. The incident unfolded on Monday when Awoniyi visited the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean…

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Dangote Refinery: 9th Wonder of the world, National Assembly will give it what it takes to protect the project – Godswill Akpabio  L-R:Senator Tokunbo Abiru; Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, during the National Assembly delegates visit to Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Petrochemicals and Fertiliser Plant in Lekki Lagos on Saturday, June 8, 2024. L-R:President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong; Deputy…

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Tonto Dikeh at 39, Actress Iyabo Ojo expressed admiration for her colleague, as she marks her birthday. Dikeh clocks 39 years on Earth on Sunday, June 9. Iyabo on Instagram described Tonto as a “beautiful soul”, wishing that people could experience her kindness and warmth on a personal level. Iyabo Ojo showered Tonto with heartfelt blessings and wishes, expressing her desire for Tonto to have all the happiness and blessings in the world. She encouraged Tonto to continue winning and thriving. She wrote: “How do I start to celebrate a beautiful soul like you @tontolet? If only people knew you…

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Music: Nigeria beats Germany, S/Africa, others to claim Spotify’s top five countries streaming in May Nigeria has earned Spotify top African country on its “Top countries streaming in the last 28 days” in May 2024. In the data made available to BusinessDay on Friday, it beat South Africa as the second African country on the list, which seats on the 8th position. The first-top five countries on the list include United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria. Others on the list include Australia, Germany, South Africa, France, Brazil, Netherlands, as 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, respectively. The data also included…

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Music: Nigeria beats Germany, S/Africa, others to claim Spotify’s top five countries streaming in May Nigeria has earned Spotify top African country on its “Top countries streaming in the last 28 days” in May 2024. In the data made available to BusinessDay on Friday, it beat South Africa as the second African country on the list, which seats on the 8th position. The first-top five countries on the list include United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria. Others on the list include Australia, Germany, South Africa, France, Brazil, Netherlands, as 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, respectively. The data also included…

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NIGERIA MOST INFLUENTIAL AWARDS 2024, CALL FOR NOMINATIONS… The prestigious award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, humanitarian and purposeful leadership in 15 categories. The organizers released press statement calling on people to nominate individuals or organizations qualified to receive the awards. By nominating, you will be acknowledging their hard work, service to humanity, contributions and impact to Nigeria’s growth and development. Names or organizations should be sent to +2348189019266, 08189019266.  Email @nigeriamostinfluentialawards.nd  The award event will be holding at Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on a later date. Signed. Vivian Lam Project Director.

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For social impact, Tiktok supports Nigerian creator with $25,000 TikTok has announced a $1m donation to support creators and non-profit organisations driving positive change through its Change Makers Programme. Charity Ekezie, a local creator, has been selected as one of the 50 purpose-driven creators from around the world to receive a $25,000 direct donation to support her advocacy. The short video platform made this disclosure in a statement. The platform selected other purpose-driven creators from Africa, including @theroamingchef from Kenya, @doctor.siya from South Africa, and @pilot_onthegram from South Africa. Ekezie is known for using her platform to dispel negative stereotypes…

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Aviation: Emirates, IATA, Airbus Launch Enhanced A350 Type Rating Conversion Course For Pilots Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ Training college in Dubai starting from July 2024. The advanced pilot training programme uses the CBTA training methodology that combines IATA’s principles and documentation with Emirates’ operational expertise and resources, and…

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Aviation: Emirates, IATA, Airbus Launch Enhanced A350 Type Rating Conversion Course For Pilots Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ Training college in Dubai starting from July 2024. The advanced pilot training programme uses the CBTA training methodology that combines IATA’s principles and documentation with Emirates’ operational expertise and resources, and…

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