Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Rotimi Wemi- Akinsola Bags Another Appointment; Becomes SSA On Agric And Forestry-Aiyedatiwa Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has added another responsibility to the office of the chairman of Ondo state on Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Rotimi Wemi- Akinsola. He has also doubles as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture and Forestry. Recall that Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Wemi-Akinsola to oversee agriculture and food security recently in order to close the gap between the farmers , community leaders and the government. Part of his term of reference also entails that he procure foodstuffs and sell to the people in order…

Discover Five quick facts about ‘The New Masquerade’ actress Madam Ovularia Madam Ovularia, the iconic ‘New Masquerade’ dies at 81. Veteran Nigerian actress Elizabeth Evoeme, famously known as Ovularia from the popular 80s TV show ‘The New Masquerade’, has died at 81, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the Nigerian TV industry. Here are five things to note about the iconic actress: Her Background: Born on December 1, 1942, in Calabar, Cross River State to a sea worker father. Elizabeth Evoeme gained nationwide recognition for her portrayal of Ovularia, the devoted wife of Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo, played by Chika…

Nollywood: Two biopics on the Nigerian Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, will hit cinemas soon As the taste of the Nollywood audience expands, helped by the rise of streaming platforms distributing this content to the world, creators in the space have begun to explore more niche but important stories. This year, two biopics on the Nigerian Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, will hit cinemas – The Man Died based on the author’s book of the same title in which Wale Ojo plays him, and Wole Soyinka, directed by Joshua Ojo with Adedimeji Lateef as Soyinka Bolanle Austen-Peters’s biopic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, based on…

First flyover in Ile-Ife flagged-off at N14.9b The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday, performed the official flag-off for the construction of the first flyover in Ile-Ife, cited at Lagere Junction as being executed at a cost of N14.9 billion. The governor at the event, attended by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and top officials of his administration, said the project awarded to Messrs. Sammya Nigeria Limited would be completed within 12 months. Speaking further at the event, Adeleke disclosed that rehabilitation work has commenced on 55.86km of local government roads across Ife land at the cost…

Fostering collaboration, Stanbic IBTC Breakfast Session highlights investment potential in Nigeria’s energy sector Stanbic IBTC Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, recently hosted its pivotal Energy and Infrastructure Breakfast Session in Lagos. This event marked a significant milestone in the country’s dialogue on sustainable energy, drawing together a distinguished assembly of industry leaders, policymakers and experts. Dr. Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, delivered a keynote address, offering insights into the organisation’s overarching vision and mission. He emphasised that the bank is committed to unlocking Nigeria’s vast energy potential through targeted financing interventions; fostering stakeholder collaboration and…

CBN Releases The 16 Items Exempted From 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has exempted 16 items from the 0.5 per cent Cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions. CBN directed banks to begin charging 0.5% cybersecurity levy on transactionsas part of efforts to contain the rising cybercrime threats in the financial system. Economic Confidential reports that the deducted funds will be remitted to the National Cybersecurity Fund (NCF), which shall be administered by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). A circular released by the apex bank on Monday directed all commercial, merchant, non-interest and payment…

Aliko Dangote Foundation, WEF Announce 2024 Class of Dangote Fellows Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled gifted and high calibre individuals for the esteemed 2024 class of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (YGL) Dangote Fellows. ADF and WEF, in a release, said, “With great excitement and anticipation, ADF and WEF announce this year’s cohort, a group of visionary leaders poised to make impactful contributions to global development, innovation, and leadership. The WEF YGL Dangote Fellowship, a partnership between the Aliko Dangote Foundation…

Technology Advancement As Both Finland And Nigeria Collaborate To Unlock Unexplore Opportunities With Innovation In a move to bolster collaboration in innovation and digital technology, Finland and Nigeria have embarked on a promising journey towards forging strategic partnerships. The recent visit of HE Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, to Helsinki signifies a significant milestone in this joint endeavor. Ambassador Leena Pylvanaine, representing Finland in Nigeria, expressed her enthusiasm in hosting Dr. Tijani, recognizing the shared interests and vast potential for cooperation between the two countries. She emphasized Nigeria’s reputation as the innovation hub…

Napoli’s Osimhen shows respect to fellow Nigerian players with non extravagant goal celebration Finding the net supposed to have been a thing of laud celebration as Osimhen scored his much needed goal in this competition. Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen, made waves once again, not for his usual feats or transfer speculations, but for a gesture that spoke volumes about sportsmanship. In a clash between Napoli and Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium, Osimhen’s performance stood out. The match showcased a trio of Super Eagles stars: Udinese boasted the likes of Maduka Okoye and Isaac Success, while Osimhen spearheaded Napoli’s attack. Despite…

Oladunjoye Emerges Opomulero Akoroyin Oodua Publisher of Tunes News Magazine and Senior Consultant on Media to Ogun State Governor, Tunde Oladunjoye, has been named as Opomulero Akoroyin (Pillar of Journalism), by a thriving Yoruba news medium, Boseri. In a letter dated May 3, 2024, and jointly signed by Johnson Akinpelu and Segun Ayinde, Publisher and Secretary respectively, Oladunjoye was informed that “After thorough appraisal of your personality and sample of public opinion on your person, we are glad to inform you that we have honoured you as OPOMULERO AKOROYIN. The letter reads in part: “BOSERI Newspapers is a media outfit…