Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Afreximbank: Nigeria’s Yemi Kale assumes top job Yemi Kale, Nigeria’s former Statistician General of the Federation has assumed a new job as the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research & International Cooperation at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). In his new new role, he would support the bank’s mission of stimulating African trade & industrialisation all centered around promoting economic development on the continent. Just before his appointment, Kale was the partner and chief economist as well as head of research at KPMG West Africa. A three-time winner of the prestigious BusinessDay Public Service Awards, Kale held significant roles…

A Philanthropist, Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan Is A Rare Breed Of Leader In Lagos In a world where compassion and empathy are often scarce, Honourable Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan stands out as a beacon of hope and support for the people of Lagos Island. As a Philanthropist, he has dedicated himself to improving the lives of individuals through various Empowerment programmes and Initiatives. At the heart of his Philanthropic efforts lies the Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation, established in memory Of his Dad, Aremo Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan, an organisation that has been instrumental in Uplifting and Transforming the lives of…

Comedian Ousmanemajo takes social media by storm Ousmane Idrissa Abdoulaye, popularly known as Ousmanemajo, has emerged as a rising comedy sensation in Niger. Born on September 19, 2000 in Maradi, Ousmanemajo has quickly become a social media phenomenon with his distinctive humor and relatable content. Currently based in Niamey, Niger‘s capital, Ousmanemajo collaborates with influencers from across borders, joining forces with renowned figures like Nasty Blaq from Nigeria, Jojo Le Comédien from Benin, and Ange Freddy from Côte d’Ivoire. Ousmanemajo’s creative videos, shared on platforms such as Facebook and TikTok, have captivated audiences, offering a humorous perspective on the daily…

The Edo Gubernatorial Election cannot be won by relying solely on the traditional political establishment, consider demographics This is 2024 and demographics do matter. The Edo Gubernatorial Election cannot be won by relying solely on the traditional political establishment. As things stand today, the PDP must overwhelmingly win Edo South if it is intent on retaining its control of Dennis Osadebay House. The only way to make this happen is for the party to select an experienced, forward looking and accomplished individual who has both the political sagacity, intellect and pedigree to galvanize young, upwardly mobile and independent voters in…

Dangote Cement Wins Environmental Sustainability Award The Dangote Cement Plc has emerged winner of the 2023 NatureNews Environmental Sustainability Award. The award was conferred on the company Tuesday at the 3rd Anniversary Lecture of NatureNews and Presentation of the Hero of Environmental Actions for Development (HEAD) at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The 3rd anniversary has as its theme: “Climate Change and Energy Transition in Nigeria” Speaking at the event, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of NatureNews, Mr. Aliyu Akoshile, said Dangote Cement Plc was nominated following a thorough screening by eminent professionals. He said it was discovered that the company…

MTN Reacts To Network Outage Across Nigeria MTN Logo Telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria has reacted to the service outage experienced by some subscribers on Wednesday afternoon. Subscribers are currently experiencing difficulty in making calls and using their data. Reacting to the situation, MTN blamed the network on multiple fibre cuts. It assured that the engineers are working tirelessly to restore normal services. This comes on a day fixed as the deadline for telecom operators to block all lines not linked with National Identification Number (NIN) as directed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Congratulations as Gospel Musician, Moses Bliss Marries Marie Wiseborn Legally, Foreverbliss The couple. Gospel singer, Moses Bliss, has legally tied the knot with his sweetheart, Marie Wiseborn. The musician took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to shared images from the court wedding on his official / Bliss expresses his excitement in his caption, praising Marie as his “personal gift from God.” He wrote, “Civil wedding done! It’s official I’m legally married to my personal gift from God @mariewiseborn 🤍Lord we are grateful for helping us this far.” Moses Bliss also shared a video of the event at the marriage…

The 7th Edition of prestigious Best of Edo Award begins in earnest All is now set for the commencement of 7th edition of the annual prestigious Best of Edo Award. The Award ceremony which is billed to hold on Sunday October 20th 2024 at the highly envied and popularized, Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, in Benin City is tagged: ‘ RESETTING THE MORAL TOOL FOR SOCIETY’. According to the Award organizers, The Best of Edo Award which is in its 7th edition has been accorded recognition nationwide because of its focus on impact and contribution to society. Recipients, who come…

The Honorable Minister @honhannatumusawa graced the first day of the @omniverseafrica summit Vibrant Nigerian creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs gathered to discuss, network, and contribute to the industry’s growth was palpable. She also had the privilege of announcing the groundbreaking $617 million Investment in Digital Economy & Creative Enterprises Fund (IDICE FUND), set to drive economic growth within Nigeria’s digital and creative economy. Had an opportunity to take a photo with the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy @fmacce_nigeria The ED of Nigeria Film and Video censors board. Dr Shaibu Husseini looks forward to many more of this…

Tony Elumelu in Global Academic Limelight as Foundation Case Study becomes part of Harvard’s Curriculum In an unprecedented move, the Harvard Business School, the graduate business school of Harvard University, is set to cast the spotlight on the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), recognising the Foundation’s extraordinary philanthropic achievement in a ground-breaking case study. The case study, first of its kind on any philanthropic organisation in Africa, is to be launched on Thursday, February 29, 2024, before a class of graduate students in Boston, Massachusetts and will explore the Foundation’s unique approaches and transformative initiatives, showcasing how strategic philanthropy offered by…