Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Revealing how Hope Allison-Oguru tells  creative stories through Interior Architectures From her childhood dreams to entrepreneurial triumphs, Hope Allison-Oguru’s exploits in the world of architecture capture the power of dreams. Despite setbacks, she stayed true to her passion, creating spaces where artistry meets functionality, and dreams become reality, writes Vanessa Obioha On a recent Tuesday morning, Hope Allison-Oguru, clad in a long striped blazer and jeans, entered a landmark hotel in Lagos State’s Maryland area. The venue held a special memory for her, not only due to it being a project of a colleague but also because it was…

How Alison-Oguru tells story of creativity channelling Architecture From her childhood dreams to entrepreneurial triumphs, Hope Allison-Oguru’s exploits in the world of architecture capture the power of dreams. Despite setbacks, she stayed true to her passion, creating spaces where artistry meets functionality, and dreams become reality, writes Vanessa Obioha On a recent Tuesday morning, Hope Allison-Oguru, clad in a long striped blazer and jeans, entered a landmark hotel in Lagos State’s Maryland area. The venue held a special memory for her, not only due to it being a project of a colleague but also because it was here, at the…

Olu of Warri: Celebrating a quintessential King, Ogiame Atuwatse III The oil-rich people of Iwereland of Warri Kingdom of Delta State every 2nd of April roll out the drums to celebrate the epitome of culture, pride and the custodian of their culture, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, as he marks yet another epoch birthday anniversary. The young charismatic first-class monarch since he ascended the exalted throne of his forebears has led the good people of Warri Kingdom with a great sense of pride, dignity and admiration. His love, passion and commitment to see to the development of the…

Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King Celebrates Birthday, Re-dedicates commitment to Building Cities and Philanthropy Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, the Chairman and CEO of Adron Homes and Property, has once again expressed his dedication to building new cities and impacting the lives of people through affordable homes and philanthropy in celebration of his birthday today April 2nd 2024. Aare Adetola believes that his achievements thus far are divinely ordained and he remains thankful to his creator. Aare Adetola made this known at his birthday thanksgiving praise and worship session at his country home, where; family, friends, staffs and associates converged to thank God on…

Zenith Bank shines again as Nigeria’s Best, Awards 2024 Again, Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024 for the fourth time. A statement from the bank on Monday revealed that the bank had been winning the award since 2019. Zenith Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as Global Finance announced its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards Winners. The winners of the awards were selected by the editors of Global Finance after extensive consultations with corporate financial executives, bankers, banking consultants, and analysts worldwide.…

Kano gives out free JAMB forms to 6,500 citizens The Kano State Government has commenced free distribution of forms to 6,500 secondary school students to participate in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Governor Abba Yusuf noted that the gesture was an effort to create more opportunities for the beneficiaries to pursue tertiary education. The Spokesperson to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement on Monday, quoted the Governor to have added that the gesture was also a symbol of his government’s unwavering committement to invest in the future of the children in the state. He said,…