Deborah Dan-Awoh

Jan 17, 2025 | nairametrics.com | Deborah Dan-Awoh

Nigerian comedian, actor, and producer AY Makun continues his impressive run in Nollywood with his latest movie, The Waiter, surpassing the N300 million mark at the Nigerian box office. As of January 15, 2025, the action-comedy film has grossed a total of N305.1 million, maintaining its position among Nollywood’s most successful releases. According to data from the Nigerian Box Office, The Waiter earned N26.6 million in its fourth week, further extending its cumulative success.

Jan 16, 2025 | nairametrics.com | Deborah Dan-Awoh

The US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to delay the looming TikTok ban, offering a window for negotiations with potential U.S. buyers to secure the app’s future in the next 2 to 3 months. According to Washington Post report, which cited sources close to the matter, an executive order under consideration could temporarily allow TikTok’s 170 million U.S. users to continue accessing the platform.

Jan 16, 2025 | nairametrics.com | Deborah Dan-Awoh

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket into orbit for the first time early Thursday, marking a major milestone for the company as it seeks to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The launch took place at 2:03 a.m. EST from NASA’s Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This historic site underwent a $1 billion refurbishment by Blue Origin to support the development of the rocket.

Jan 15, 2025 | nairametrics.com | Deborah Dan-Awoh

Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, has sold 18.25 million shares in Aradel Holdings Plc, valued at approximately N10.9 billion. The sale was disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. According to the company’s statement, the transaction took place on December 31, 2024, with each share sold at N598.50. Adeola, a major shareholder in Aradel, held over 5% equity before the sale.

Jan 15, 2025 | nairametrics.com | Deborah Dan-Awoh

Custodian Investment Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Adeniyi Falade as its Chief Operating Officer. This was disclosed in a statement released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, by Adeyinka Jafojo, representing Company Secretarial Services.