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Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Stanbic IBTC presents DiSEP 4.0, to enhance Nigerian Youths with Digital Skills Stanbic IBTC presents DiSEP 4.0, to enhance Nigerian Youths with Digital Skills. Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the fourth edition of its flagship Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP 4.0). This initiative underscores the company’s longstanding commitment to empowering young Nigerians and actively promoting digital transformation within the country. DiSEP 4.0 represents a significant step forward in addressing the digital skills gap that exists in Nigeria. The programme equips young graduates with the necessary tools to succeed in the dynamic Information Technology sector.…
Moniepoint Honoured Financial Inclusiveness Champion – CBN L-R Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom); Babatunde Olofin, Managing Director, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank and Titilola Shogaolu, Managing Director, Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services during the presentation of Award to Moniepoint as Financial Inclusion Champion at the 2nd International Financial Inclusion Conference 2024 in Lagos Moniepoint Honoured Financial Inclusiveness Champion – CBN. In a move that signposts its market leadership, Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint has been recognized as the Financially Inclusive Fintech of the Year at the 2nd International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC). This prestigious event which was hosted by the Central…
See male candidates for the 2024 CAF Awards CAF Awards Male candidates for the 2024 CAF Awards. Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has made it to the final shortlist for the men’s category of the 2024 CAF Best Player Awards. The other players in the shortlist are Achraf Hakimi (PSG/ Morocco), Simon Adingra (Brighton/Cote d’Ivoire) Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund/Guinea) Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns/South Africa). Making it to the final nominee list for the Best Goalkeeper of 2024 is Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali. In the category, Nwabali is contending with Williams, Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper…
MTN Subscriber Wins N12Million with N100 in MTN-WinWise Salary4life Using the Code *20144*1*1# An MTN subscriber, Prince Enyenihi from Rivers State, has won Twelve Million Naira (N12,000,000) with a modest N100 in the MTN-WinWise lottery games promoted by Whispa Konnect in collaboration with telecommunications giant, MTN, after dialing the code *20144*1*1#. This marks the second time within a year that Whispa Konnect has rewarded its players with a jackpot prize, reaffirming its commitment to changing lives through its innovative lottery platform. Management of Whispa Konnect, led by the Company Chairman, Igbene Oritsetinmeyin, presented the lucky winner with a Twelve Million…
A popular Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa gives birth to her first child in US Dayo Amusa Dayo Amusa gives birth to her first child in US. Popular Nollywood actress, producer, and singer, Dayo Amusa, has welcomed her first child in the United States. The founder of the Best of Nollywood, BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, announced the baby’s arrival in an Instagram post on Monday. “@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote. Confirming the good news on her Instagram page, Amusa disclosed that the child is a baby boy. The 41-year-old wrote, “ALHAMDULILAH, My treasure has arrived. It’s…
Wizkid has revealed album ‘Morayo’s tracklist Wizkid Wizkid has revealed album ‘Morayo’s tracklist, his new release. Nigerian Grammy-winning artiste, Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Morayo’. The highly anticipated project, scheduled for November 22, is a tribute to Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s late mother, who passed away in August 2023. In the tracklist, released on Monday, the singer features artistes like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola. The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and…
NNPC gives update on PH refinery, with assurance of completion NNPC gives update on PH refinery, with assurance of completion. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has explained the delay in completing the much-anticipated Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC), two months after failing to meet the September target. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, attributed the delay to unforeseen challenges and risks involved in rehabilitating the brownfield project. “Mechanical completion of the PHRC revamp was achieved several months ago, marking a crucial milestone. After that, we began commissioning essential equipment and process units,” he said in a statement…
Dangote Cement N100bn bond issuance opens Dangote Cement N100bn bond issuance opens … offer to close on Friday Nov. 22. The first tranche of Dangote Cement Plc bond offer of up to N100 billion under its N300 billion multi-instrument issuance programme is now open and scheduled to close on Friday, November 22, 2024. Dangote Cement had obtained approval of its Board of Directors to access medium to long-term debt funding from the domestic capital markets. The proceeds of the bonds will be applied towards refinancing existing debt and for working capital purposes. In nine months to September 30, Dangote Cement…
Oyo renders 20,000 jobs through 66 micro-projects across localities Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga, chairman, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) Oyo renders 20,000 jobs through 66 micro-projects across localities. An Agency of the Oyo State Government, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) has announced that the ongoing 66 micro-projects across communities in Oyo State have created 20,000 jobs for members of the communities that have skills in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical engineering among others. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga, the Chairman, of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA), stated this at a one-day capacity-building workshop for Chairmen…
Zenith Bank Ready For Fourth Edition Of Annual Tech Fair In Lagos Zenith Bank Ready For Fourth Edition Of Annual Tech Fair In Lagos. The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged, “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The fair, which would be held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., will showcase leading technological innovations that cut across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and…