Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ogun women supported with N536m for business purpose — Commissioner  Adijat Adeleye Ogun women supported with N536m for business purpose. The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, on Thursday said that 33,530 women have received N536,480,000 in revolving grants under Oko’wo-Dapo to support their various business endeavours. Adeleye said that through the ministry’s skill acquisition programmes, no fewer than 5,000 women were equipped through training in fashion designing, catering, decoration, makeup artistry, gele-tying, and hairdressing, ensuring that they gain not just skills but financial independence. The commissioner disclosed that the present administration of Gov Dapo…

Meet Africa’s House of Wealth of 2025 Aliko Dangote Meet Africa’s House of Wealth of 2025. Africa’s economic landscape in 2025 is shaped by visionary leaders who have amassed significant wealth through diverse industries. Here are the top five richest billionaires making headlines: 1. Aliko Dangote – Net Worth: $28 Billion Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s industrial magnate, maintains his position as Africa’s richest individual. His conglomerate, Dangote Group, spans sectors such as cement, sugar, and flour. A monumental project, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery near Lagos, valued at $20 billion, is set to transform Nigeria’s oil industry by producing 650,000 barrels per…

Hanks Anuku: ‘blackmail and dark powers’ in Nollywood Hanks Anuku Hanks Anuku: ‘blackmail and dark powers’ in Nollywood. Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that some of his colleagues in Nollywood engage in diabolic practices and blackmail. The actor, known for his compelling portrayal of villainous and action-packed roles, shared his experiences in a recent interview on the Nollywood Hardcore podcast with fellow actor Emma Labista. He disclosed that envy and blackmail tainted his career, with some colleagues allegedly working against him. In a preview of the interview, Labista asked, “What is your relationship with your colleagues?” In response,…

Out of fear for my life, I went into hiding — Chairman Rivers APC caretaker Chairman of the APC caretaker committee in Rivers, Chief Tony Okocha Out of fear for my life, I went into hiding — Chairman Rivers APC caretaker • Okocha claims Tinubu has taken step in right direction. The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha, has admitted that he was forced to go into hiding out of fear for his life until the proclamation of emergency rule in the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to…

Premier League: Two Summer Transfer Windows Opened Two Summer Transfer Windows Opened. The Premier League has said that there will be two transfer windows this summer, citing “exceptional” circumstances related to the FIFA Club World Cup. The first window will open earlier than usual, running from Sunday 1 June to Tuesday 10 June. It will then close temporarily before reopening on Monday 16 June. The second transfer window will follow the usual schedule, closing on Monday, 1 September. The decision follows FIFA’s announcement last October of an interim transfer window for clubs participating in the Club World Cup. This move…

President Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, holds special prayer session for Nigeria on Friday President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, holds special prayer session for Nigeria on Friday Megastarmagazine – President Bola Tinubu will on Friday join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation ahead of his 73rd birthday on Saturday. According to a release issued on Thursday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president will also use the occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs. President Tinubu’s birthday coincides with…

WTO Forum: Nigeria Champions Digital Trade Expansion Under AfCFTA, Asks For Global Assistance • A call to WTO and partners to invest in infrastructure and facilitate digital payments. • FG supports Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition. The Nigerian government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging global partners to support its efforts in expanding market access and economic growth. Speaking at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Aid for Trade Session in Geneva, Switzerland, the Special Assistant to the President on Export Expansion, Aliyu Bunu Sheriff, said Nigeria is well…

MTN presents webinar to guide new applicants for media programme  MTN  MTN presents webinar to guide new applicants for media programme. Past fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Program will mentor aspiring applicants in an upcoming webinar, where they will share insights on the fellowship’s impact and guide participants through the application process. MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, announced the event in a statement on Thursday. The session, scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 am, will provide an overview of the program’s structure, curriculum, and career opportunities for journalists,…

Tinubu, Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock Tinubu, Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock President Bola Tinubu on Thursday welcomed his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at his official residence in the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to Nigeria is his first official visit since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. Both leaders are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ghana in areas of cooperation in trade and security and discussing key regional issues within the Economic Community of West African States. Shortly after winning the presidential election in December 2024, Tinubu visited Mahama in Accra to…

NNPCL ready to sell shares NNPCL is ready to sell shares.  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that it is now in the final stages of preparing for its highly anticipated listing on the capital market, by the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. The NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja. Soneye said the Company’s Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Mr Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, hinted at the development during a consultative meeting with partners at the NNPC headquarters. He said NNPC Ltd was…