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By Modupe Gbadeyanka The 6th edition of the prestigious GTCO Fashion Weekend has been fixed for November 11 and 12, 2023, a statement from the organisers, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, has disclosed. The event is one of the most anticipated in the African showbiz calendar because it provides an avenue for stakeholders from far and near to network and get the latest trends in the fashion industry. In a statement made available to Business Post on Tuesday, it was disclosed that the GTCO Fashion Weekend would take place at the GTCentre on Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru,

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian music star, David “Davido” Adeleke, has announced that 424 orphanages have benefited from his philanthropic efforts to the tune of N237 million. In a message shared on his social media pages and seen by Business Post on Thursday, the Unavailable crooner said, “I am proud to announce that my foundation, The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF), has donated the sum of N237,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million Naira) to orphanages throughout Nigeria. “The distribution of donation funds was led by the chair of the DAF Disbursement Committee, Mrs Titi Adebayo, with the foundation successfully distributing funds to

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Twenty talents have been shortlisted to battle for the grand prizes of the second edition of the Headies Mic Check competition sponsored by Airtel Nigeria. The almost two dozen music acts picked by the organisers were from the over 2,000 entries received from across the country. Several aspiring Nigerian musical talents were in Lagos from different states across the country, singing songs that suited the texture of their voice, written either by them or their favourite artists. However, only 20 persons were selected, and they will now have to impress the judges through the live show stage

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Data from a prominent streaming platform, Spotify, has revealed that young Nigerians, especially those within the age range of 18 to 24, constitute the largest group consuming the hip-hop genre of music on its system. Recall that Nigerian hip-hop gained popularity in the 90s with artists such as Modenine, Naeto C, Bouqui, Ruggedman, Gino, Eedris Abdulkareem, eLDee, Sasha P, Ikechukwu and a whole lot more. These artists pioneered the sounds and culture of the genre that have influenced Nigerian tracks and have grown to gain substantial traction within the continent. It was observed that this age group,

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira appreciated on the US Dollar at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) segment of the foreign exchange (forex) market on Monday, July 3, signifying a strong start for the local currency in the second half of the year after last month’s float. The value of the local currency rose by 3.61 per cent or N27.75 against the greenback yesterday to settle at N741.50/$1, in contrast to the previous trading session’s rate of N769.25/$1. The Nigerian currency gained this strength after moderation in the value of FX transactions recorded in the official market. The day’s turnover, as

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The maiden edition of Heritage Bank sponsored sporting event tagged Skoolimpics, wrapped up at the weekend in Lagos with a standing ovation. The event, which took place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, was attended by over 6,000 students from Lagos State’s public and private secondary schools. The venue was electrified and the children felt like the programme should not end. The three-day school sports championships, fashioned in the tradition of the Summer Olympic Games, was supported by the Lagos State Sports Commission. Students competed in five different sporting events like athletics, swimming, basketball, table tennis

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigerians interested in purchasing any of the forfeited properties to be auctioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been given some steps to actualise this. In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said the forfeited luxury apartments are located in Lagos, Abuja, and others, with bids accepted till 12:00 noon on Monday, January 9, 2023. The auction is open to members of the public with the exception of individuals/corporate entities who have been / or are being prosecuted by the EFCC, Directors of such companies, and employees of the EFCC. A competitive bidding process

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of Rainbow Complex, a dynamic edifice by a construction firm situated in Lagos Island, the CEO Rainbow Tech Construction and Engineering Company, Mr Waheed Usman Ogunbiyi, extended his hands of generosity to some students and residents of his host community. At an elaborate event held at the complex premises, books and other educational materials were presented to students from different schools, while foodstuffs were also gifted to the aged and residents. Mr Ogunbiyi explained that the gesture was part of giving back to the society. “This is our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We are making

By Investors Hub The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Tuesday, with stocks likely to add to the losses posted in the previous session. Geopolitical concerns may continue to weigh on the markets amid uncertainty about the U.S. response to the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. President Donald Trump has indicated the U.S. is prepared to respond militarily but has stopped short of definitively blaming Iran for the attacks. Trump told reporters diplomacy has not been exhausted when it comes to Iran and would not rule out meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on

The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has said he wants to represent Delta South at the Senate in 2019 because of his desire to pursue quality legislation that will lead to the development of the district and the Niger Delta region. Releasing his manifesto in Warri, Delta State on Friday, Uduaghan, who is the immediate-past governor of Delta State said he hinged his manifesto on four pillars which he called the JEW+P (Jobs, Empowerment, Wealth plus Peace). In his words: “I salute you, my good people of Delta South Senatorial District. I

By Ahmed Rahma The 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards ceremony has been postponed, the organisers announced on Thursday night. The event, which was scheduled to hold in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, on February 20, has been postponed indefinitely. The prestigious ceremony is being organised in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism. In a message, MTN Base Africa said it was moving the date of the programme to a yet-to-be-announced date. The MTV Base Music Awards is one of the key events on the music calendar in Africa with performances from leading African and international artistes. “MTV Base is postponing the

By Dipo Olowookere It was a bad day for Fidson Healthcare Plc on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday as its share price depreciated by 10 per cent. This poor performance occurred on a day information emerged that the company’s N10 billion commercial paper programme was accepted on the trading platform of FMDQ Securities Exchange. During the trading session, shares of the healthcare firm went down to N4.41 per unit from the previous N4.90 per unit as investors trimmed their stake in the organisation. Fidson was among the 47 price losers recorded at the market yesterday.