Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, made simple and understandable President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, made simple and understandable. Since President Bola Tinubu transmitted four executive bills tagged #TaxReformBills to the national assembly last month, many needless controversies have engulfed the debate around the bill. Most of these controversies are simply borne out of inability of those flaming the controversies to carefully go through the contents of the bills currently before the parliament. As a result of, a lot of ordinary Nigerians are confused about the true position of these bills especially as it affects their pockets. I want to…

UBA To Boost SME’s With Wealth Management Strategies As part of its unwavering commitment to deepen the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) on the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host yet another edition of its quarterly business series. This edition of the business series, “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” will be held on Thursday, November 21 2024, by 12 PM (noon) at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, Lagos. The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as one of its capacity-building…

CrediCorp launches initiative to enhance local industries and productions Chief Executive Officer, CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba CrediCorp launches initiative to enhance local industries and productions. The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has unveiled an initiative to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s local industries by providing consumer credit to Nigerians to purchase goods and services from local vendors and manufacturers. The initiative, tagged ‘SCALE’ — Securing Consumer Access for Local Enterprises, will support Nigerian enterprises by accelerating demand, which in turn grows local industries and creates jobs. “This programme connects Nigerian consumers with credible local manufacturers and vendors across critical sectors while…

Lagos stated it disbursed ₦700 million to empower 2,344 vulnerable residents Hamzat answering questions at the event …to address health needs, accommodation challenges, business support, and school fees for the beneficiaries. The Lagos State Government disclosed on Wednesday that it had spent over ₦700 million to assist 2,344 vulnerable residents across the state in 2024. This was revealed by Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, during a Strategic Breakfast Media Chat held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tajudeen stated that the funds were disbursed to address health needs, accommodation…

Why Chidimma Adetshina quits pageantry at this time Chidimma Adetshina Why Chidimma Adetshina quits pageantry at this time. Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe runner-up at the just concluded 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, has announced her decision to quit pageantry. Speaking during a recent interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina said pageantry has been a traumatic experience for her. She said she’s quitting for personal reasons and relocating to Nigeria from her estranged country, South Africa. “Finishing in the top 2 [at the Miss Universe competition] is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was a real…

Bolanle Ninalowo says before success comes, failures must have come Bolanle-Ninalowo Bolanle Ninalowo says before success comes, failures must have come. Actor and film producer, Bolanle Ninalowo has revealed how he overcame early career drawbacks to achieve success in Nollywood. In an unreleased episode of ‘Off The Top’ podcast, Ninalowo said his initial failures ultimately led to his triumph in the entertainment industry. When asked about his motivation to persevere in an unreleased episode of ‘Off The Top’ podcast, the 44-year-old emphasised that being down can present unexpected opportunities for self-discovery. Reflecting on his Nollywood journey, Ninalowo credited his initial…

Tiwa Savage shares story on when she refused a gift of Range Rover Tiwa-Savage Tiwa Savage shares story on when she refused a gift of Range Rover. Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, has said that she once returned a Range Rover given to her as a birthday gift by an admirer. In an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM, Savage shared that she decided to return the vehicle because she was not interested in the person who gave it to her. “I once got a Range Rover for my birthday, but I returned it because I was not feeling…

Tinubu asks Northerners and  leaders to come up with solutions to challenges Shettima and Northern leaders Tinubu asks Northerners and  leaders to come up with solutions to challenges. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged Northern leaders to seek robust solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the region. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Northern Nigerian Youth Development, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja. The theme of the roundtable was ‘Empowering the Next Generation: Strategies for Sustainable Youth Development in Northern Nigeria’. He said that the legacies of Sir…

NNPC Has Unveiled Utapate Crude Oil Blend Into International Market NNPC Has Unveiled Utapate Crude Oil Blend Into International Market. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially introduced its newest crude oil grade, Utapate, to the international market. According to a statement by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, this development follows the successful lifting of the first cargo of 950,000 barrels of Utapate crude oil in July 2024, bound for Spain. The Utapate crude oil blend is a joint endeavor between NNPC Ltd and its partner, Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production…

UK Visa Application Centres Relocation, New Management Employed The United Kingdom Embassy in Nigeria announced on Tuesday a change in its visa application centres, with a new supplier taking over their management. The transition, which is expected to affect some applicants, may result in changes to the locations where documents are submitted and collected. In a statement via its X (formerly Twitter) account, the Embassy informed the public that affected customers would be contacted directly via email with specific instructions. “The supplier of our visa application centres in Nigeria is changing. During this transition, some customers may submit and collect…