Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NADDC, CrediCorp collaborate to unveil N20bn fund for locally-assembled vehicle purchases NADDC, CrediCorp collaborate to unveil N20bn fund for locally-assembled vehicle purchases. The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has unveiled a N20 billion consumer credit fund to enable Nigerians to purchase locally assembled vehicles. The initiative, announced during a signing event featuring top local automobile manufacturers such as Innoson, Nord, CIG (GAC), PAN, Mikano, Jets, NEV (electric), and DAG, marks a significant step towards promoting Nigeria’s automotive industry. NADDC in a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasised the programme’s…

Rite Foods Partners with Ibadan Chops and Chills Festival 2.0 to Empower Youth and Showcase Culinary Talent Rite Foods Limited once again demonstrated its commitment to youth empowerment and community engagement by partnering with the Ibadan Chops and Chills Festival 2.0 which took place on 1st December, 2024. The event attracted a diverse audience of youths, bakers, food vendors, and culinary enthusiasts in Ibadan, Oyo State, and beyond. It served as a platform for young entrepreneurs, food vendors, and entertainers to showcase their talents and promote the rich cultural heritage of Oyo State in particular, and Nigeria in general. It…

Stanbic IBTC Asset Management rewards InvestBeta Game Show winners at its prize presentation ceremony L-R: Niyi Ajayi, Head, Customer Experience, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management; Stephen Okonkwo, Marcus Urhobomudia and Trust Gberesuu, all winners in the recently concluded InvestBeta Game Show; and Omamofe Ugboma, Head, Retail Sales, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, during the Stanbic IBTC Asset Management InvestBeta Game Show season one prize presentation at Stanbic IBTC Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. Stanbic IBTC Asset Management rewards InvestBeta Game Show winners at its prize presentation ceremony. Stanbic IBTC Asset Management recently held the highly anticipated InvestBeta Game Show prize presentation ceremony at…

Individual Livelihood Grants: 54,000 women take advantage of N3b – Engr. Noimot Engr. Salako-Oyedele 54,000 women take advantage of N3b grants. Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project. Engr. Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. She noted that the gesture was part of efforts to remove barriers limiting women’s…

Sanwo-Olu Dismisses Assumptions On Lagos As Most Beneficiary From Tax Reforms Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu Dismisses Assumptions On Lagos As Most Beneficiary From Tax Reforms. Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has refuted claims that Lagos will benefit most from proposed tax reforms. Gatekeepers News reports that Sanwo-Olu did this during an interview with NAN on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2024 in Morocco on Wednesday. The Governor urged Nigerians to take time to understand the provisions of the reforms, countering claims that Lagos would be the primary beneficiary. Before this, Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum…

Chief Chris Funlola Okunowo champions as Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians Chief Chris Funlola Okunowo succeeds Otunba Subomi Balogun as Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians, earning widespread acclaim for his faith and leadership Chief Chris Funlola Okunowo has been appointed the new Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians, succeeding the late Otunba Subomi Balogun. The announcement has been met with widespread congratulations, including a warm message from His Excellency, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Asiwaju of Remo Christians and former Governor of Ogun State (2003-2011). In his congratulatory message, Otunba Gbenga Daniel lauded Chief Okunowo’s unwavering faith, exemplary leadership, and dedication to the Christian…

Northern Traditional Rulers Applauded On Polio Eradication Campaign – UNICEF Northern Traditional Rulers Applauded On Polio Eradication Campaign. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the traditional rulers across the Northern parts of Nigeria for their active roles in the fight against polio in the country. UNICEF Nigeria representative, Cristian Munduate, made the commendation in Bauchi on Wednesday during the quarterly review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee on PHC Delivery. Represented by Shamina Sharmin, UNICEF Abuja, Munduate said: “I applaud our royal fathers for being a significant part of writing the unique story of Nigeria in the…

Putin claims Russia and Africa have Spiritual link Putin claims Russia and Africa have Spiritual link. Putin claims Russia and Africa have Spiritual link. At the VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the deep spiritual connection he believes exists between Russia and Africa. Speaking at the annual event, Putin praised Africa’s commitment to sovereignty and its immense potential for economic growth. “Africa may geographically seem like a rather distant continent, but it is spiritually close to us,” Putin remarked, highlighting the shared values of sovereignty and independence cherished by both Russia and African nations.…

CNG conversion centres rise from 7 to 158 CNG conversion centres have risen from 7 to 158. THE Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion centres increased to 158 in 2024 from seven in 2023, indicating an increase of more than 2,000 percent. Programme Director and Chief Executive of the Presidential Committee on Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this during a panel discussion themed From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Domestication for Economic Development at the 13th Practical Nigerian Content Forum in Bayelsa state. According to him, Pi-CNG plans to increase the number of conversion centres to 1,000 more…

Airtel Directors Have Won Three Prestigious Honours At CIO Awards Airtel Directors Have Won Three Prestigious Honours At CIO Awards. Airtel Nigeria’s leadership team has demonstrated outstanding excellence in innovation and technology as two of its directors were honoured with three prestigious awards at the 5th edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards, held on Saturday, 30th November 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The annual awards, organized by CIO Club Africa, celebrates outstanding achievements in technology and innovation leadership across 11 African nations, recognizing individuals and organizations shaping the future of the tech industry. During the event,…