Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Daniel Amokachi Excited to Participate in the 7th Edition of Adron Games Former Nigerian Football Star Endorses Adron Games as Platform for Sporting Talent Former Nigerian football icon, Daniel Amokachi, has voiced his enthusiasm for the upcoming 2024 edition of the Adron Games, marking his participation in the prestigious event. Amokachi praised the tournament as a miniature National Sports Festival, highlighting its ability to unite athletes from all corners of the country. Expressing his delight, Amokachi remarked, “It’s an honor to be part of the Adron Games 2024. The event serves as a showcase for the abundance of sporting…

NNPC, Joint Venture Partners Donate 2,300-Seater Library to N’Delta University The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and its Joint Venture partners in OML 18, have donated a 2,300-seater digital library to the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State. The partners include: The Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Total Energies EP Nigeria Ltd, Nigerian Agip Exploration Ltd, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater) Ltd. The digital library, a two-storey complex equipped with cutting-edge Information Technology amenities, according to a statement from the NNPC, include 100 computer systems, e-learning…

The reason behind the dropping of prices of different brands of essential building material The cement market, in the last couple of weeks, has seen a significant turnaround with prices tumbling from between N10,000 and N15,000 per 50kg bag to between N7,000 and N8,000. The sudden rise in the prices of cement and other major building materials in February this year introduced upsets in the construction industry, especially in real estate, where many developers were forced to abandon building sites. A recent market survey conducted by BusinessDay in different locations across the country confirmed a price drop, ranging between N7,000…

FG disburses N200bn intervention fund for MSMEs, manufacturers The Federal Government has announced the launch of the N200bn Presidential Intervention Fund for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises and manufacturers in Nigeria. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this announcement in a post on her X formerly Twitter page on Monday. Uzoka-Anite said that following the ongoing disbursements targeted at supporting one million nano businesses across the country, the government has decided to include both MSMEs and manufacturers in the initiative. Earlier in an interview, The PUNCH reported that the Federal Government announced the commencement of…

Ododo of Kogi has begun distribution of palliatives to the people The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has begun the distribution of food palliatives to the people of the state in continuation of the government’s commitment to cushion the impact of the economic downturn on the people. The Governor who was represented by the State Deputy Governor, Joel Oyibo Salifu, noted that the distribution of the food palliatives from the strategic grain reserve of the Federal Government underscores the shared understanding by all tiers of government of the challenges faced by Nigerians due to the prevailing economic hardship. Ododo said…

Things you need to know about Segun Alebiosu, acting CEO of FirstBank Following Sola Adeduntan’s resignation from First Bank, Segun Alebiosu, has been appointed as the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for an interim period. Adeduntan was still attending the World Bank/IMF spring meetings in Washington when he notified the FirstBank board of his intention to leave with effect from today April 20, eight full months to the expiration of his term, BusinessDay earlier reported. Segun Alebiosu joined FirstBank in 2016 as the Group Executive/Chief Risk Officer. Before the recent appointment, he was the Executive Director, Chief Risk…

The Indispensable Power of Gratitude My little daughter resumed school today. When I dropped her off at her class, I went to the account section to pay her fees for the term. Because I did a bank transfer via my mobile banking app, I could not wait for the accountant to get the alert before issuing the receipt, so I left. By the time I got back in the afternoon to pick up my daughter from school, I asked her if they gave her any paper to give me. “Yes, Daddy” she replied gleefully as she reached out to her…

Aiyedatiwa conquers, becomes winner of Ondo APC governorship primary Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has secured the nomination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming 16 November governorship election, following his declaration as the party’s candidate. Aiyedatiwa clinched the nomination with a resounding victory, amassing a total of 48,569 votes in the primaries. His closest contender, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke secured the third position with 14,865 votes. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo. Governor Ododo, reflecting…

Gbenga Daniel preaches, encourages public office holders to reflect on reality knowing their time in office will ultimately be held accountable • Accountability will eventually come up. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, in a soul-searching sermon at the Love of Christ Generation Church’s Family Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, April 21, urged public office holders to reflect on the reality that their time in office is finite and that they will ultimately be held accountable for their actions and decisions, whether they served with excellence or fell short of expectations, Apples Bite Magazine…

International Recognition As Ojadah Accepts Appointment As DMPPT Special Envoy To UN, Vienna, Austria Ojadah Still on a steady wind of international elevations, promotions and awards, Nigeria’s Ambassador Dr. Jonathan Ojadah, has just accepted an appointment, to serve as the Diplomatic Mission Peace And Prosperity Trust Special Envoy to UN in Vienna, Austria. For Ojadah, all roads is leading to Vienna, Austria, has the appointment took effect on 20th of April 2024. It is indeed, a prestigious role which Ojadah has also pledged his full commitment to, in advancing the objectives and interests of DMPPT, within the framework of the…