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Month: August 2023

Oluremi Tinubu urges digital literacy for women

He thanked the first lady for using her pet project to help women, children and the vulnerable Nigerians. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Friday in Abuja, reiterated the importance of digital literacy and its role in fostering economic independence amongst women. The First Lady said this at the closing ceremony of the Renewed…

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Flawed methodology – Financial economist faults NBS over unemployment rate

The rate of informal employment among the employed Nigerians was 93.5 per cent in fourth quarter 2022 and 92.6 per cent in first quarter 2023. A financial economist, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has faulted the methodology adopted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which puts Nigeria’s unemployment rate at 41 per cent in the first…

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Legacy rolls out new project titled ‘Osato’ [VIDEO]

#FeatureByHEP Godspower Goodluck Osaguona, also known as Legacy, is rolling out a brand new single he calls “Osato”. The Edo-born singer, driven by an undeniable passion for music, found solace in singing at church due to his dad’s influence and he has always had a strong belief in his music’s global reach. His music journey…

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People think I’m uneducated because of the roles I play – Chinedu Ikedieze

People need to learn to distinguish movie roles from reality. Nigerian actor and half of the Aki and Pawpaw duo, Chinedu Ikedieze, has disclosed that he is often profiled as ‘uneducated’ because of his movie roles. The iconic actor made this revelation during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideownwo on the With Chude…

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Reps investigate committee on ₦1.017trn SWF, sits behind closed door

A member of the committee told newsmen who were ready to continue with the coverage that their presence was no longer required. The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the utilisation of ₦1.017 trillion accrued into Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) on Friday said it preferred to continue its assignment without media coverage. The News…

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The trolling on social media hurts sometimes, it’s like terrorism – Tuface

He said, if you aren’t paying his children’s school fees, you should keep your opinions to yourself. Iconic Nigerian Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2baba, has a message for trolls and social media critics. Speaking with Adesope on the Afrobeats Podcast, the entertainer spoke on the brutal nature of people on social media,…

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1xBet promo winners received Samsung smartphones

#Featureby1xBet The global betting company 1xBet has regular promotions, so the most active and successful players receive valuable gifts and bonuses. The company recently awarded the winners of a promo dedicated to the Champions League final: three lucky Nigerians received cool smartphones. The draw on social media was well received by 1xBet clients – both…

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10 African countries where inflation improved the most since the year began

Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries where inflation improved the most since the year began. This list is courtesy of Trading Economics, a data platform that offers its customers precise data for 196 nations. The list below represents countries that have experienced the most significant change in their inflation values from January to July, as opposed…

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Layi Wasabi always knew he wanted to be a comedian

Looks like he chose the right career path because he is effortlessly funny. Layi Wasabi has taken the internet by storm with his unique style of comedy. He now talks about how he came up with his alter ego, ‘The Law’ as a guest on the BTS Reality podcast. Isaac Olayiwola, popularly known as Layi,…

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Estate devt. Act will regulate real estate devt. in Nigeria – Minister

The minister of Housing and Urban Development stated that with the bill, the country will be better off with it and there is no ministry that will benefit from it better than the Ministry of Housing and development. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, says estate development Act will regulate real…

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