Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tony Elumelu celebrates International Women’s Day with dedication to  women who has influenced his life As March marks the month of women, from International Women’s Day (IWD) to Mother’s Day, Tony Elumelu, the chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), has dedicated the rest of the month to honouring the influential women in his life and business. In a heartfelt message on his social media platform, Elumelu expressed gratitude and appreciation for the women who have made a significant impact on his journey, including his mother, wife, sisters, and female colleagues at Heirs Holdings. He acknowledged their…

DJ Cuppy expresses regret for not declining Ex-Fiance offer of love Popular Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy has expressed regrets over some of the decisions she made in her life. According to DJ Cuppy, one of the things she regretted doing was saying yes to her ex-fiance, Ryan Taylor. The billionaire’s daughter made the revelation at a gathering recently where she told her female folks that there is nothing wrong saying “NO”. She said: “One of the things I have learned is saying no. I had one of the worst years of my life last…

Tech: Nigerian IT Woman, Folake Owodunni, Wins Global Aurora Tech Award 2024 Folake Owodunni, Wins Global Aurora Tech Award 2024 Folake Owodunni from Nigeria has emerged as the winner of the most prestigious award, the Global Aurora Tech Award 2024, for her groundbreaking startup, Emergency Response Africa. The announcement of Owodunni’s triumph coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day. Emergency Response Africa is dedicated to making healthcare accessible in Africa. This innovative solution provides sustainable and scalable emergency medical services, addressing critical needs in the region.  Speaking on the significance of Owodunni’s achievement, Head of Aurora Tech Award, Ekaterina…

Tech: Nigerian IT Woman, Folake Owodunni, Wins Global Aurora Tech Award 2024 Folake Owodunni from Nigeria has emerged as the winner of the most prestigious award, the Global Aurora Tech Award 2024, for her groundbreaking startup, Emergency Response Africa. The announcement of Owodunni’s triumph coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day. Emergency Response Africa is dedicated to making healthcare accessible in Africa. This innovative solution provides sustainable and scalable emergency medical services, addressing critical needs in the region.  Speaking on the significance of Owodunni’s achievement, Head of Aurora Tech Award, Ekaterina Smirnova remarked that the recognition is a constant…

UBA, African Guarantee Fund, Create Synergy to Support SMEs Across Africa UBA to Finance Women-Led SMEs, Green Finance with $100m AGF Provides Portfolio Guarantee of $50m, technical Support The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Monday signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides $100 million in new loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and business owners across the 20 African countries where the bank has a presence in Africa. The AGF under this agreement will support and guarantee SMEs with a $50 million Portfolio Guarantee as well as facilitate extensive capacity development for…

Makinde Elevates Baales in Oyo Town; Apaara, Iseke, Isokun, Idode, Gudugbu, Ojongbodu, Akeetan, Others Endorses elevation, appointment of Chiefs in Oyo, Egbeda LG Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the presentation of staff of office and beaded crowns to the Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sikiru Akanni Oyelese and the Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titilola Oyekanmi Sunday. A statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated that the governor approved that the Onifiditi and the Elempe be presented with the instrument of office and beaded crowns, on March 7, 2024. The statement added that…

Telegram reaches 900 million users and nears profitability as founder mulls IPO Pavel Durov, the owner of Telegram, has said that the secretive messaging app has reached 900 million users and is rapidly approaching profitability as it nears a potential blockbuster stock market listing. Durov noted that the app is solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading social media apps. According to Financial Times report, Durov noted Telegram’s significant revenue growth, attributing it to the introduction of advertising and premium subscription services two years ago. He stated that the company has generated “hundreds of millions of dollars” in…

Bola Oyetunji, OAU Alumnus announced as Australia’s new Auditor-General The government of New South Wales in Australia named Mr Bola Oyetunji, of Nigerian descent, as its new Auditor-General, to be sworn in in April when the current Auditor-General Margaret Crawford concludes her eight-year term. The announcement was made by Premier Chris Minns, stating that Mr Oyetunji will assume his position in April, succeeding Margaret Crawford, who will be completing her eight-year tenure. Mr. Oyetunji has a background in auditing and finance, he is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. He served as Group Executive Director of the…

Amb. Dr Queen Blessing Ebigieson surprises son at 18th birthday with N5m Business start-up support Nollywood actress and filmmaker the current National president of the association of movie producers Nigeria gifted her son 5 million business start-up support at his just concluded 18th years birthday get-together party in Victoria Island Lagos as officially became an adult on the 9th of March 2024. The Nollywood actress stated that she made her money on the streets and still on the street. She believes that no matter the career a person decide to choose, they should still have a side hustle. She encouraged…

Meet Nigerians Who Have Received Oscars Nomination, Award Movie stars made their way to the Hollywood’s biggest night when the 2024 Oscars held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. It was a night of glamour and glory as the best of Hollywood stars gathered to celebrate their success and achievements in the film industry. Over time, cinema stars of Nigeria descent have attended this spectacular celebration. In this article, we take a look at five Nigerians who have been nominated and awarded at the prestigious Oscars awards. Nigerians who have received nomination, awards at Oscars Cynthia Erivo Cynthia…