Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The need for SMEs to Access Affordable Loans, Grants, Mentorship for Growth … needing access conveniences for SMEs productivity Olubukola Asafa is the Chief Executive Officer of OBA Couture, a manufacturer of premium ready to wear clothing and accessories, footwear and handbags. Asafa, a 2011 Youwin beneficiary of the federal government support grant to small business startups and young enterprises, shares her thoughts on the African fashion market, the opportunities, and the challenges which seem to have dampened entrepreneurial spirit. She suggests ways to further assist SMEs in Nigeria. Ferdinand Ekechukwu brings the excerpts What is it like to run…

Nigeria waits to receive Prince Harry and Wife as they visit in May Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle speak during the 2021 Global Citizen Live festival at the Great Lawn, Central Park on September 25, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) The Duke and Duchess, His Royal Highness Prince Harry alongside his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan are set to visit Nigerian in May. This was announced in a communique signed by the Brigadier General, Director Defence Information of the Defence Headquarters, Tukar Gasau on Sunday.…

In celebration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event, firmly rooted in the principles of team bonding, safety prioritization, and wellness culture promotion in the workplace. The opening speech, delivered by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Michael Oyadele, set the tone for the event by articulating the paramount importance of these values. Mr. Oyadele’s address resonated deeply with attendees, highlighting the organization’s commitment to fostering a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its employees. The event boasted an impressive turnout, with senior directors of Adron Homes, led…

In celebration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event, firmly rooted in the principles of team bonding, safety prioritization, and wellness culture promotion in the workplace. The opening speech, delivered by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Michael Oyadele, set the tone for the event by articulating the paramount importance of these values. Mr. Oyadele’s address resonated deeply with attendees, highlighting the organization’s commitment to fostering a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its employees. The event boasted an impressive turnout, with senior directors of Adron Homes, led…

The Menace Of Identity Crisis-1 This is no doubt a very broad topic, but to put it in perspective, I want to give some definitions. Identity is a trademark that gives a person, thing, or place the uniqueness that distinguishes it from others. For example, a name is a form of identity. Colour, language, accent, size, social classifications, gender, and behavioural patterns are other forms of identity. Certain identities are naturally given to us without our input, like gender, place of birth, nationality, name, and complexion, among others. As natural as these things may seem, people still battle with identity…

Adron Homes introduces a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event during World Day for Safety and Health In celebration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event, firmly rooted in the principles of team bonding, safety prioritization, and wellness culture promotion in the workplace. The opening speech, delivered by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Michael Oyadele, set the tone for the event by articulating the paramount importance of these values. Mr. Oyadele’s address resonated deeply with attendees, highlighting the organization’s commitment to fostering a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its…

Alphabet: Google reaches $2 trillion, a new milestone Google.ALAIN JOCARD/Getty Images Google’s parent company, Alphabet, hit a new milestone on Friday: a $2 trillion market cap. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, achieved a $2 trillion market cap milestone. This company briefly hit the threshold previously but never sustained a full day of trading. Despite its recent success Alphabet hasn’t had an easy path to the $2 trillion mark. Google is now the world’s fourth most valuable public company, right behind Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, which has a market cap of just over $3 trillion and overtook Apple earlier this year for…

LAWMA Boss Underscores The Importance Of Clean Environment At World Malaria Day …cleanliness leads to health. The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has underscored the importance of maintaining a clean environment, to combat the spread of malaria. He said this in a statement marking this year’s World Malaria Day, themed: ‘Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’. The World Health Organization (WHO), had noted that approximately 249 million cases of malaria were reported worldwide in 2022, with an estimated 608,000 deaths, occurring mostly in tropical and sub-tropical regions, and remaining…

PAMA, MAN To Champion Ratification Of Single Currency – AfCFTA As Nigeria commences formal export of locally produced commodities to South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon and Kenya this month under the Guided Trade Initiative of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and PanAfrican Manufacturers Association (PAMA) are closely working with African leaders to champion the ratification and adoption of a single African currency. This is to weaken the strength posed by dollar, Euro, yuan and other foreign currencies on the African continent. The President of PAMA, Otunba Francis Meshioye, who also doubles as MAN President,…

LEEP: FG Announces Plan To Create 2.5m Jobs For Nigerians The Federal Government through the Ministry of Labour and Employment has said all plans are in top gear to create 2.5 million jobs through the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP). Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment disclosed this at the pre-inauguration ceremony for the LEEP in Abuja. According to her, the programme was aimed at actualising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative. ‘’The LEEP vision is to train and equip 2.5 million people. “In Nigeria, youth unemployment remains a pressing issue, with over 13 million…