Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Entrepreneurship: Women Network Group, ANWBN Commends Unity Bank’s Support as 5,000 Members Benefit from Yanga Product As part of activities to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day, Unity Bank Plc and the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network, ANWBN, have partnered to reach out to over 90 women groups across Nigeria through the Yanga Account. At a forum held in Abuja, Unity Bank unveiled the Yanga account to the women’s group, providing opportunities for the members to benefit from the enhanced product packages targeted at women entrepreneurs with capacity building, MSME financing schemes, affordable health insurance and cash management. Speaking…

Automotive Gas Oil, Diesel price drops as Dangote sells N1,225/litre, supplies Premium Motor Spirit in May Dangote Refinery By Okechukwu Nnodim and Dare Olawin Dealers get one million litres each at N1,225/litre, price drops in Oyo, Lagos, Ogun The pump price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, has dropped from about N1,700/litre which it sold for a few weeks ago, to around N1,350/litre in some locations across the country following the sale of the commodity by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. It was gathered on Tuesday that the $20bn worth refinery started pumping out diesel to the domestic market last…

Natural gas: Edo refinery receives 15,000 barrels of crude from Oza oil field in 2024 Refinery (Getty image)  The Edo Refinery has received a total of 15,000 barrels of crude oil in 2024 for production from the Oza Oil Field operated by Decklar Resources Inc. and Millenium Oil and Gas Company Limited. The Chief Executive Officer of Decklar Resources, Sanmi Famuyide, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the company has continued ongoing crude oil injection volumes into the Trans Niger Pipeline for transport to and export from the Bonny Export Terminal. The refinery was developed by…

At last, Tinubu signs student loan bill into law Bola Tinubu  President Bola Tinubu signs student loan bill into law. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This comes after separate considerations by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. The signing of the bill by the president came after the announcement of a temporary suspension of the commencement of the student loan scheme. The law permits Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to access…

CAN inducts Aare Adetola and Yeye Aderonke as Otun Asiwaju and Yeye Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land In celebration of his 49th birthday on the 2nd of April, The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties; Aare Adetola Emmanuelking and his wife Yeye Aderonke Emmanuel King were both inducted and decorated as Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo and Yeye Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land at the Communion Faith Assembly, Garden of Faith, Kemta House Estate, Idi-Aba Abeokuta Ogun state. At the Induction ceremony, Aare Adetola and His beautiful wife were ordained by top Ogun State clergymen…

Minister of education: 2,889 education students received N75,000 bursary awards A total of 2,889 students studying education-related courses in Nigerian higher institutions have benefited from the N75,000 bursary awards, data given by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during the first quarterly meeting of the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed. The ministry had in 2022 invited applications from qualified students studying Education courses in universities and colleges of education. During the commemoration of World Teachers Day in 2021, the Federal Government said students undergoing degree programmes in Education in public universities will get a N75,000 stipend per semester,…

Eko Disco MD Sanda Celebrates Two Years Of Outstanding Achievements, Says “When They Go Low, We Go High” The Managing Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc, Dr, Tinuade Sanda, has reeled out her outstanding achievements as she clocks two years in her position on March 30, 2024. Put between conflicting interests of Shareholders, THEWILL recalls the recent controversy surrounding Sanda’s position as MD at Eko Disco. But Sanda, who remains defiant in her position as she looks forward to March 30th to mark her two years as the MD of EKEDC, says she is inspired by Michelle Obama’s…

Forbes names 200 richest people in the world: Their nationality, business Some of those on the Forbes Richest list for 2024 International business magazine, Forbes on Tuesday unveiled the list of 200 richest people in the world as at March 8, 2024. Below is the list of the 200 richest people according to their nationality and business as published by Forbes. 1. Bernard Arnault & family Net Worth: $233 Billion | Age: 75 | Country/Territory: France | Industry: Fashion & Retail Bernard Arnault oversees the LVMH empire of 75 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton and Sephora. 2. Elon…

“I chose to bow, I didn’t shake gov’s hands out of respect.”– Ahmed Musa Amid a social media storm surrounding a controversial video clip showing his greeting gestures, Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has defended himself. He described his action as a sign of cultural respect while calling for a shift in attention towards the pressing issues facing the nation. Musa’s remarks follow a video that went viral online on Monday showing him shaking hands with the Kano State deputy governor while seemingly ignoring Governor Abba Yusuf, although he was bowing to him. However, reacting in a statement on Tuesday,…

Forbes declares 34-year-old Taylor Swift billionaire Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumours estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Along with her vast songwriting catalog, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever — the ongoing Eras Tour has boosted economies and delighted fans around the world. Swift, 34, also has a significant real estate portfolio, with homes in New York, Beverly Hills, Nashville and a coastal mansion in Rhode Island. Her touring milestone was one of many records Swift shattered over the past year, including winning a fourth Grammy for Album…