Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

@N58m,Toyin Abraham’s “Alakada Bad and Boujee” hits milestone in cinemas @N58m,Toyin Abraham’s “Alakada Bad and Boujee” hits milestone in cinemas. Filmmaker and actress, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has expressed her gratitude to fans for supporting her latest film, “Alakada Bad and Boujee,” which has broken records with over 50 million naira at the box office. In a lengthy Instagram post, Toyin thanked her fans for their love and support, subtly shading those who offer gifts to entice fans to watch their films. Although she didn’t mention names, actresses Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe have been known to offer gifts to fans…

Optiva Capital Partners and Loft & Keys LCC Forge Strategic Collaboration to Drive $500m Investments in Nigeria Optiva Capital Partners and Loft & Keys LCC Forge Strategic Collaboration to Drive $500m Investments in Nigeria. Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading wealth management and retention company, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Loft & Keys LLC, a renowned real estate and investment company with dominant presence in Nigeria and the Middle East. The ceremony which took place over the weekend at Optiva Capital’s Corporate Headquarters, aims to boost investment in Nigeria’s hospitality and healthcare sectors on the one hand, as well as…

“Real Housewives of Lagos” season 3 premieres Jan.12, 2025 “Real Housewives of Lagos” season 3 premieres Jan.12, 2025. The highly anticipated third season of the “Real Housewives of Lagos” is to premiere Jan. 12, 2025. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos. Tejumola said the series would premiere on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv Channel 151, GOtv Channel 8, with new episodes airing every Sunday at 8.00 p.m. She said the previous two episodes would also be available as a fast-follow release from Monday, 13 Jan. 2025 on…

UBA, Keyamo collaborate to launch remodelled departure hall at MMIA Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Oluwabunmi Kuku; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba at the commissioning of the renovated departure hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, at the weekend. UBA, Keyamo collaborate to launch remodelled departure hall at MMIA … creating an environment suitable for economic growth. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at the weekend, unveiled the remodelled E Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.…

Actor Denzel Washington baptized, now a minister Denzel Washington now a minister Actor Denzel Washington baptized, now a minister. Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington is now a minister following a baptism on Saturday, December 21. The 69-year-old Hollywood legend was baptized at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ, located in the Harlem neighbourhood of New York. The Gladiator II star was also given a minister license, which will allow him to be ordained in the future. Actor Denzel Washington baptized, now a minister. The ceremony was live-streamed on Facebook and the actor was casually dressed in a grey T-shirt…

Tinubu will hold first presidential media chat tonight President Bola Tinubu Tinubu will hold first presidential media chat tonight President Bola Tinubu will hold his first presidential media chat on Monday (tonight) at 9pm. This was revealed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga. The statement says, “The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. “All television and radio stations are requested to hook up to the broadcast.” Tinubu is…

Olu of Warri Host Royal Iwere Christmas Carol As Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, KellyRae Attends The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Atuwatse III on Saturday hosted ” The Royal Iwere Christmas Carol” concert at Aghofen , the Palace of the Olu of Warri Kingdom The event which is part of events planned to promote Warri Kingdom was a perfect spotlight for Warri Kingdom and encouraged the people and inhabitants to spend time in God’s presence during the Christmas season. As expected, the Royal Iwere Choir were the cynosure of the event as they treated guests to…

Net forex inflow fell, decreases by 2.97 per cent in Q3 – CBN CBN Net forex inflow fell, decreases by 2.97 per cent in Q3 – CBN The net foreign exchange inflow to the Nigerian economy in the third quarter of the year decreased by 2.97 per cent to $14.46bn from $14.89bn in the preceding quarter. This was released by the Central Bank of Nigeria in its third-quarter economic report published on Friday. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net foreign exchange in the third quarter decreased by 2.97 per cent however compared to the third quarter of 2023, net foreign inflow…

Lagos sets to achieve target for 2025, trains 450 revenue officers on AI-powered applications Lagos State Government logo Lagos sets to achieve target for 2025, trains 450 revenue officers on AI-powered applications. The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards achieving its 2025 revenue goals by training 450 revenue officers on the Lagos Revenue Portal and its Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, Madam Shikini. In a statement obtained by The PUNCH, the training, organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue, drew participants from over 100 revenue-generating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. Speaking at the event, the…

Lagos commences 72-hour shopping festival on Monday at Onikan Gov. Sanwo-Olu at the unveiling of the Lagos shopping festival Lagos commences 72-hour shopping festival on Monday at Onikan Lagos commences 72-hour shopping festival on Monday at Onikan. The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza which will begin on Monday (Dec. 23). The event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.…