Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

India adds 31 billionaires in one year, Nigerians should learn India, which overtook China as the world’s most populous country last year, added 31 new billionaires within a year. This situation offers lessons for Nigeria, Africa’s most populated nation, which saw the number of billionaires in the country increase by one to four on the latest Forbes 2024 World’s Billionaire list. According to Forbes, India set another record on its billionaires list with 200 names and Asia’s very first centibillionaire. “The Indian stock market is on fire in the run-up to the upcoming federal election, which is widely expected to…

A digital nomad visa and where can Nigerians apply South Africa, Saturday, announced its plan to begin issuance of digital nomad visas, a move that will make it part of the 48 other countries that offer the permit to foreign skilled workers, including Nigerians. What is a digital nomad visa? A digital nomad visa is a temporary residence permit that allows remote workers to live in a foreign country for one to two years. Unlike other visas, it does not grant the right to search for a job within the country. Instead, applicants must work for a company or own…

Take note of practices and reasons that can cause problems with Naira notes According to the judgement which led to imprisonment of Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, for abusing the naira, here are reasons that could lead to legal consequences. Justice Abimbola Awogboro said the sentencing of Bobrisky, a controversial crossdresser, would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira. The Clean Notes Policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria was implemented with the aim of enhancing the visual appeal and durability of the banknotes in circulation, as stated on the official website…

Meet Princess Oluchukwu, first female Nigerian officer to graduate from RMAS PA Images Princess Owowoh Oluchukwu, a Nigerian officer in the UK Army has become the first female officer cadet from Nigeria to graduate from the UK Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). The 24 year old was made an officer in the British Army during the Sovereign’s Commissioning Parade on Friday. “It is a profound honour to be the first Nigerian female officer to commission from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst,” Owowoh said about her feat. “This achievement is not mine alone, but a testament to the unwavering…

See Nigerian exceptional nursing professor who is bringing positive changes in health sector abroad with honours – Oluwatosin Olateju Nigerian-born Oluwatosin Adeyemo Olateju is a nursing professor at Coppin State University and an Adjunct Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University, Maryland, USA. She is a grassroots public health nurse leader with extensive experience working in Maryland’s hospitals and local health departments, implementing, managing, and evaluating several critical health programmes. In 2023, Oluwatosin was appointed by Governor Wes Moore of Maryland and made history as the first Black woman to serve as State Commissioner and Co-Chair of the newly…

Football as Italian legend Bucchi rates Osimhen most prolific striker with extraordinary characteristics Victor Osimhen Former Napoli striker Cristian Bucchi has showered praise on Victor Osimhen, hailing him as one of the most prolific strikers globally. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker made headlines in 2020 when he joined Serie A side Napoli from French Ligue 1 club Lille in a €75million deal, riding on the back of a stellar campaign at Lille. His impact was immediate as he notched 26 goals in 32 appearances, playing a pivotal role in Napoli’s Serie A triumph last season, ending a three-decade-long wait for the…

Economy: Bureaux De Change prefers CBN’s new rule on foreign currency as collateral for naira loan The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has given its backing to the latest directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on stopping the use of foreign currency denominated-collateral for accessing naira loans. The CBN’s directive banning the use of Non-Export Domiciliary Account Collateral for naira loans will boost dollar liquidity, support reserves accretion and strengthen the financial services sector, Aminu Gwadabe, president of ABCON said. According to the CBN directive to banks, the use of foreign currency-denominated collaterals for…

Junior Pope: Five things to know about the late actor Junior Pope Famous Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, drowned on Wednesday during a movie shoot. Junior Pope and three of his colleagues died when their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed his death on Thursday and stated that three other corpses are yet to be found. Following his death, AGN declared April 11 ‘No shooting day.’ The Guild also placed an indefinite ban on shooting…

Anita Joseph acquires Ambassadorial Endorsement Deal with a real Estate Company Anita Joseph Olagunju, a renowned figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood industry, has struck gold with a multimillion naira endorsement deal, landing her in the lap of luxury with a leading real estate firm in Lagos, Harmony Gardens and Estate Development LTD. Under the guidance of MD/CEO, Hon. Dr. Audullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa, popularly known as Mr-Ibile. The dynamic actress and her husband/manager was on Friday, 22nd March 2024 spotted at the Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited head office, located at HarmonyVille Estate, Eleko Beach-road, Off Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State,…

Premier League introduces Semi-Automated Offside Technology for new Season Premier League clubs have unanimously approved the adoption of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) for the upcoming 2024/25 season. The implementation of the technology aims to introduce the system after one of the international breaks scheduled for September or October, as announced by the Premier League. Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to introduce the technology next season at a meeting of top-flight teams on Thursday, and its implementation is expected to cut the average length of a VAR check for offside by 30 seconds. The technology, first utilized by FIFA at the…