Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Aliko Dangote, pioneering a new paradigm of economic development for Africa’s self-sufficiency Aliko Dangote Africa is a resource-rich continent but relatively poor in terms of manufacturing goods. According to the 2023 African Trade Report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the 54 countries of Africa combined accounted for only about 2.9 per cent of global trade in 2022, slightly up from 2.7 per cent in 2021. This figure drops to 0.8 per cent when only manufactured goods are considered. Despite growing by 20.9 per cent to reach $1.43 trillion in 2022, Africa’s total merchandise trade remains marginal. In 2023, China’s…

Award: Akpata humbly received honour as  Democracy Icon Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Leadership Scorecard Public Lecture on Democracy in Africa, honouring the pivotal role played by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, in ushering in Nigeria’s democratic renaissance. The event, chaired by Senator Bukola Saraki, who was very ably represented, was also graced by H.E. Prof. Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State, and His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, and featured a thought-provoking keynote address delivered by Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, reflecting on 25 years of democracy in Nigeria. Gen. Abubakar’s leadership in 1999 paved the way for our nation’s…

Tinubu’s silent and unreported achievements But for the ministerial presentations on the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration in its first year, christened Ministerial Sectoral Update, which began on Tuesday May 21 at the National Press Centre in Abuja, many may not have known or appreciated the quantum of work that has been done by the government within such a short period of one year in office. This piece is not really about the re-engineering work that is being done on the economy, which is now recording a gradual growth. For instance, according to the National Bureau of Statistics,…

FirstBank Maintains Impressive Performance, Posts N238.53bln PBT in Q1 2024 Segun Alebiosu, Ag. CEO, FirstBank FBN Holdings Plc declared N238.53 billion profit before tax (PBT) in its unaudited first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2024 results, which was about 325.2percent growth from the N56.1 billion reported in Q1 ended March 31, 2023. The Q1 2024 results was a reflection of 2023 impressive performance as one of the oldest banks in Nigeria sustained its fundamentals amid domestic and foreign challenges. From its Q1 2024 profit & loss figures, the Group declared N208.1 billion profit, which was about 315.8 per cent compared…

Olu Of Warri Palace Receives Healthcare Kit from Software Coy A software solution company, Gention Global Resources has donated modern healthcare solutions tools known as DocRoa Healthcare Kit to the palace of Olu of Warri. Presenting the artificial intelligence modern healthcare solutions to Olori Atuwatse III, the Queen consort of Warri Kingdom, the Chief Executive Officer, Gention Global Resources, Ebozoje Segun, said his burning desire was to see everyone including the people in rural areas gain access to quality healthcare. He said the modern healthcare kits worth millions of Naira donated to the palace were to be deployed to the…

Dortmund Challenges Real Madrid to determine the best at Wembley – UCL Final Borussia Dortmund is set to face Real Madrid in the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League (UCL) final at Wembley Stadium this Saturday. The match will be broadcast live on GOtv. This final marks Borussia Dortmund’s return to the pinnacle of European football as they aim to secure their second Champions League title, their first since their triumph in 1997. The team claimed a spot in the final following their victory over PSG in the semifinals with an aggregate score of 2-0. On the other hand, Joselu’s late…

Creativity as Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices spotlight Nigerian designers The Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on global TV channel, CNN will this week parade two designers as it throws its spotlight on fashion icons in Nigeria. The 30-minute magazine programme will feature the duo of Dumebi Andrea Iyamah, with label name, Andrea Iyamah, and Ruth Erikan James, whose label is Veeke James. Founder and CEO of her fashion label, Andrea Iyamah, Dumebi was born on March 18, 1993 and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Her fashion brand which is headquartered in Toronto was launched at the age of 17. Andrea Iyamah, which…

How Nnadozie, Falcons Goalkeeper achieve her breakthrough, paying N10,000 only The Super Falcons have finally qualified for the Olympics. It’s your first time in the Games, so you should feel excited about the prospect of showcasing your abilities on the world stage once again. It’s an amazing feeling that we were able to make it. I have always dreamt about playing in the Olympics and finally, we have been able to achieve this. I am really happy that the Games are being held in France. France is like a home away from home for me, and I’m delighted that the…

Gov of Osun gives order for singing of new National Anthem in schools Following the Federal government’s directive, governor Adeleke obeys by telling schools in the state to comply. The Osun State Government has directed students of both public and private schools in the state to start reciting the newly adopted National Anthem, “Nigeria, We hail thee”. This development was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Murtala Jimoh on Friday, May 31. It had been reported that President Bola Tinubu assented to a bill by the National Assembly for the nation to return to…

As Exploration Begins, Ogun Will Join Oil Producing States The quest of Ogun State to be an oil producing State would soon materialize as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), sets to begin oil and gas exploration in the Gateway State. Stakeholders in the oil industry, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, Managing Director, SHELL Petroleum Development Company Ltd, Mr. Osagie Okubor; Chief Executive, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe and the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr Mele Kyari, stormed Ogun State on Friday on plans by the Federal Government…