Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Reminiscing my childhood days with gaze An escape into my childhood days made me know that adulthood na scam. So I pam, reminiscing my childhood days with a gaze. I want to be a baby again. Milked and powdered. Bathed and sang to sleep. I still remember those castles I built with cushions. Yes, this lover boy stole several secret kisses from my neighbour’s, “Mama and Papa!” Yes, she got pregnant and we had kids in acts and scenes. Please don’t believe every movie scene. Shameless I was as I watered my bed and was very proud to let the…

Meet A Nigerian Billionaire Who Owns The Highest Number Of Private Jets And Rolls Royce FELIX CHIDI IDIGA, from Orlu, Imo State. He is a Nigerian Business Mogul and Entrepreneur . He is the Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group of Companies which is involved in various occupational activities. MD/CEO JAFAC Group is involved in Dredging, Marine, Logistics, Asphalt Production and Sales, Road/Bridge Construction, Equipment Sales/Leasing, Building Construction, Offshore Services; Vessel, Tanker Vessel, Tug Boats, Barges, Security Boats services, Agriculture – Rice Farming, Hospitality Industry, Aviation. JAFAC Group is made up of the following companies : • JAFAC Motors Nigeria/ JAFAC Auto…

Asa Asika gives insight on how he made his first million Asa Asika Renowned music executive and talent manager, Asa Asika has revealed how he made his first one million naira in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, Asika, who is the manager of megastar Davido, opened up about his journey into the entertainment industry. The co-founder of The Plug talked about his early days — from DJing to organising some of the biggest parties and concerts in Nigeria. “I cannot remember what I spent my first one million on. I got my first one million naira doing bookings…

Google’s AI: Identifying scammers, 10 key takeaway innovations Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world as we know it, and major tech companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Google are in fierce competition to deliver the most innovative AI updates to their customers. On Monday, OpenAI unveiled significant upgrades to its GPT model, launching ChatGPT-4o. The new model is a faster and smarter version of earlier GPT models with improved response time. Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, said, “Getting to human-level response times and expressiveness turns out to be a big change. The original ChatGPT showed a hint…

The government of Sweden plans to return 39 pieces of Benin artefacts The Swedish government has said it will return 39 pieces of Benin artefacts in its museum to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, conveyed the Swedish government’s decision on Tuesday night when she paid a courtesy visit to the Oba in his palace in Benin, Edo State. Hahn-Englund also said the trade between Nigeria and Sweden is the second largest market in Sub-Sahara Africa. She noted that the trade partnerships are in the areas of infrastructure, telecommunication, energy and other businesses that…

The art of balancing technical prowess with soft-skills for career success through mastering the modern workplace The evolving landscape of today’s professional world demands a recalibration of the traditional notions of success. Although technical proficiency is still essential, it is now obvious that it does not determine a person’s whole career path. Employers are now seeking individuals with a multifaceted skill set that extends beyond coding languages and data analytics. Adaptability, emotional intelligence, communication finesse, and problem-solving acumen are now the sought-after attributes in the modern workplace. For instance, a job candidate who not only cracks complex algorithms but effortlessly…

Boniface wins Bundesliga Rookie Award In form Nigerian and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been awarded the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season. The Super Eagles forward secured the highest number of votes in a competition that included three other standout players. Boniface joined Xabi Alonso’s squad last summer from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise and quickly made his mark, earning the Newcomer of the Month award consecutively for August, September, October, and November. The 23-year-old has been a key player in Leverkusen’s impressive 50-game unbeaten run, contributing 13 goals and nine assists in the league, which earned him a well-deserved…

Nigerian Seven Tech Firms Grow Fastest On Financial Times Ranking Seven Nigerian tech firms defied economic woes to become some of the fastest-growing companies in Africa, according to the Financial Times’ ‘Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024’ list. These businesses weathered pandemic-induced turmoil to grow their revenues to $979.18 million. In its third year, the ranking considered how companies responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and the continent’s economic problems. FT partnered with global research company, Statista and BusinessDay for the research. Companies submitted revenue figures verified by senior leadership. The ranking, however, according to FT doesn’t cover all companies on the…

Flutterwave secures top spot on CNBC’s 50 Disruptor list, joining OpenAI, Stripe Flutterwave, Africa’s highest-valued startup, has secured a spot on the prestigious 12th annual CNBC Disruptor 50 list. Flutterwave secures top spot on CNBC’s 50 Disruptor list, joining OpenAI and Stripe Flutterwave secures top spot on CNBC’s 50 Disruptor list, joining OpenAI and Stripe Flutterwave ranked 14th on CNBC Disruptor 50 list, up from 21st in 2021 The company, founded in 2016, is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and has secured $475 million in funding Flutterwave processes payments in over 30 currencies across 40 countries and has expanded into India.…

Alia At 58, Free Medical Outreach As Benue APC Felicitates On His Birthday The medical sub-committee of the 58th birthday anniversary celebration of Governor Hyacinth Alia, in conjunction with the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, is offering free medical outreach to members of the general public. Services will include free medical consultation to members of the public; minor surgeries such as herniorrhaphy, appendectomy and lipectomy. Others are medical screening tests, free donation of wheel chairs, hearing aids and walking sticks for the blinds on first come-serve bases. According to the release, Friday, May 17, 2024, by 9:00 am,…