Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ARTISTS NOMINATIONS AT BET AWARDS: BURNA BOY, ASAKE, DAVIDO, AYRA STARR, OTHERS The BET presents its nominees for 2024 on Friday 17, May. The list loaded with the bests of African global entertainer will be honoured for their work. Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Focalistic, Davido, Lojay, Asake, Tyler ICU, and Seyi Vibzs have all received nominations across various music categories. Some of the global stars have also secured major slots in the ‘Best International Act’ category, with Asake, Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Focalistic earning four nominations in this prestigious category. Africa’s young queens, Tyla and Ayra Starr, shine…

Uto Ukpanah of MTN emerged the first winner of the Global Corporate Secretary of the Year • Celebration in the air for recognition of efforts of secretaries and governance professionals. MTN Nigeria’s Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, is the first ever winner of the “Global Corporate Secretary of the Year” award by the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA). She was honoured with the award at an event Kuala, Lumpur, Malaysia, recently. The CSIA Global Awards was instituted to recognise the efforts of corporate secretaries and governance professionals that not only impact their organizations but also international platforms. Of the three main…

Man City ‘know what we need to do’ to become WSL champions – Gareth Taylor Manchester City take on Aston Villa in their final game of the 2023/24 WSL season City and Chelsea are both in with a shout of being crowned champions Gareth Taylor says his side know what they need to do to get over the line on Saturday Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor / James Gill – Danehouse/GettyImages Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor says his side have dusted themselves off after their defeat to Arsenal and know exactly what they need to do to become Women’s Super…

Abdul Samad Rabiu Congratulates Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede on Appointment as President of France-Nigeria Business Council Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group and pioneer President of the France Nigeria Business Council, has congratulated Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede on his recent appointment as the President of the France-Nigeria Business Council by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. This appointment follows the passing of the former president, Herbert Wigwe, in February. Aig-Imoukhuede, who is the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Access Holdings PLC, brings to the role, years of experience in the Nigerian banking sector and the African financial landscape and will seek to further…

Apostle Suleman points out needs for a lady to increase her capacity to become an enduring wife Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She’s more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. Proverbs 31:10-31. It’s wise to prepare for marriage during the single period. Servant of God and general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, lectures during a Sunday service recently. Speaking to a large congregation that attended the weekly programme, the firebrand cleric pontificates that the skills a lady brings to her relationship endures…

Gaining access positively in communities, inDrive highlights impact of business The effects and consequences of adverse conditions in people’s means of transportation became the initiative behind inDrive. inDrive, a ride-hailing company has highlighted the positive impact of ride-hailing business and how inDrive’s initiatives have rippled through communities, creating waves of change that extend far beyond their initial touch points. In an exclusive premier showed in Lagos, inDrive released a documentary that offered audiences a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of the company, and how inDrive started the ride-hailing business with an inner drive that has impacted communities. The…

$300m To Transform Africa’s Economic Landscape, Access Bank Group, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Made Promise African leaders are going to follow the lead of Aig-Imoukhuede and Access Bank Group as they pose challenge on the way forward for the blacks. The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and Access Bank Group have pledged $300 million in charitable commitments over the next 20 years. Access Bank has committed $200 million and Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation committed $100 million. This will fund African government initiatives with a proven potential to transform national economic performance. Speaking about the commitment, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings and Co-Founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, said, “We can’t…

Venture capital firms and its vital role in technologies innovation with sustainable development Getty image Technology has played an interesting role throughout history concerning climate change. The first major impact of technology on climate change was during the second industrial revolution, the Technological Revolution, when coal was first used to generate electricity for homes and industries. This early technological advancement that helped power homes and businesses in the 1800s saw significant adoption, and its continued usage led to more carbon emissions. As our lives revolve increasingly around digital technology, concerns about the environmental impact of digitalisation have grown. Advancements within…

UTM Offshore CEO, Julius Rone, wins award for pioneering FLNG in Africa Julius Rone, the CEO of UTM Offshore, has been recognised with a prestigious award for his pioneering efforts in Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) technology in Africa. Rone was conferred with the Changemaker for Pioneering Gas Monetization by FLNG Award, by the body of African oil and gas industry giants, on Tuesday in a grand ceremony in Paris, France. Earlier this month, the CEO also won the Oil and Gas Personality in the Daily Independent Newspapers Year 2023 Award in addition to array of other national and international…

Adenuga’s contribution to African economy unquantifiable, urge robust collaboration with state and local govt– Adeleke The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has described the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., as an icon who has made enormous contributions to the development of Nigeria and Africa. Speaking when he received the Public Sector team from Globacom in his office at Osogbo recently, the governor also commended the positive impact the company has made in the telecoms industry in terms of innovation and pricing. He described Dr Adenuga as a great believer in Nigeria “whose impact on the Nigerian and…