Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Entrepreneurship as Elumelu Foundation redistributes wealth, spreads opportunities across Africa at birthday …empowers 20,000 entrepreneurs with $100m seed capital …Beneficiaries create 400,000 jobs Tony Elumelu, founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and group chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has said that the Foundation was aimed to spread prosperity across Africa. Elumelu, who also said redistribution of wealth was the Foundation’s overarching mission, was elated recently by the impact the programme has made in the lives of beneficiaries across Africa, over the years. He spoke during the selection announcement of the 10th Cohorts of Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme held at the…

Wastage as Nigeria burns off gas that can power 4 million homes amid blackout Amid a nationwide energy crisis, Nigeria finds itself grappling with a peculiar irony as gas meant to alleviate power shortages is instead being wasted through flaring, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without electricity. Natural gas estimated at $205.7 million and capable of powering four million households was flared in the country in the first two months of 2024, according to BusinessDay findings. Data obtained from the Nigerian gas flare tracker of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) showed the country flared about…

Mercy Chinwo and Husband Pastor Blessed share first photos of their Child March 30, 2024 #Charis Nduka Blessed#Mercy Chinwo#Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, have shared first photos of their child. The couple announced the birth of their child in October 2023. Months later, they announced that the child has been named Charis Nduka Blessed. Earlier today, March 30, they shared the first photos of their baby.

Yekini Nabena: Dangote Bought All Cement Company So That Nobody Will Compete With Him A former Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena, has spoken on the state of the economy under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to Nabena, some cabal are controlling and dictating the growth of the economy in the country. Nabena, regretting the state of things in the country, wondered why the production and sale of cement would be handled by two persons. He alleged that Aliko Dangote bought all the cement companies in the country so that nobody would…