Seyi John Salau

Lagos

Journalist at BusinessDay Nigeria

A writer and lover of God; passionate believer in the God factor and a team player.

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Brazil appoints Carlo Ancelotti head coach, to resume May 26

3 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

Brazil on Monday confirmed the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of its men senior national football team. The 65-year-old will resume his new role on Monday May 26, 2025. “Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move,” CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues said in a news release. According to him, the appointment is a statement of Brazil’s readiness to return to winning ways. “It’s a statement to the world that we are determined to regain the top spot on the podium.
Firm launches JJ BallX to localise football gaming in Nigeria

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

In a bid to localise football gaming in Nigeria, BetKing recently announced JJ BallX, an exclusive street football-themed crash casino game in partnership with Austin (Jay Jay) Okocha. “JJ BallX is a celebration of the vibrancy and talent inherent in street football, something that is very close to my heart.
First Asset Management reiterates commitment to deepen Nigeria’s investment ecosystem

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

…As firm surpasses N1trn AUMFirst Asset Management Limited has reiterated its commitment towards deepening Nigeria’s investment ecosystem, just as the company surpasses N1 trillion in assets under management (AUM). Ike Onyia, managing director, First Asset Management Limited, disclosed that the recent achievement reflects the firm’s steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional client service and strong investment performance.
Muslim students support calls for WAEC’s reforms to tackle exam malpractices

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), has expressed strong support for recent initiatives by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) aimed at eradicating examination malpractices in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). “The menace of examination malpractice remains a grave threat to our educational system and national development.
Champions League: Its fight to the end for Man City, says Guardiola

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted the fight for a Champions League spot will be on till the final day of the season. “I didn’t expect differently from a month ago, that it’s a fight until the end,” he said after his aide slipped following a goalless draw against already relegated Southampton on Saturday. Manchester United and Tottenham meet in the Europa League final, with the winner qualifying for the Champions League.
Welbeck breaks 17-year jinx in Brighton win over Wolves

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

Brighton forward Danny Welbeck, on Saturday, broke a 17-year wait for a double-figure Premier League goal in a single season. The 34-year-old striker broke the jinx with his penalty in Brighton’s 2-0 win at Wolves. “It is a good milestone to have – and I feel like it could have been more,” said Welbeck, who scored on his Premier League debut for Manchester United as a 17-year-old in November 2008.
FG's sports development initiative is to give youth better future, says Shehu Dikko

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

The focus of the federal government’s sports development initiative is to give youth a better future to excel, Shehu Dikko, chairman of the National Sports Commission, has said. “The focus of sports in Nigeria at the moment is youth development and grassroots sports. This is why the president appointed a special committee on grassroots sport, because of the vision and the mindset that grassroots sport is the future, ” Dikko said.
Pope Leo XIV leads Regina Coeli prayer at St. Peter’s Basilica

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

Pope Leo XIV today leads the Regina Coeli prayer from the central loggia of St Peter’s Basilica. The new Pope who celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals on Friday in the Sistine Chapel, is expected to have his first media briefing on Monday May 12, in the Paul VI Hall. The new occupier of the throne of St Peter chose the name Leo XIV, as a clear and deliberate reference to Pope Leo XIII, author of the 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum.
Ogbomoso Synod: Politicians urged to prioritise well-being of Nigerians

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

The Anglican diocese of Ogbomoso has urged Nigerian politicians across all levels to end mal-administration, corruption, and prioritise the well-being of Nigerians over engaging in shameful and scandalous activities. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the third session of the sixth synod of Ogbomoso Anglican diocese, held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Oke-Osuru, Ogbomoso between Wednesday, April 30 and Sunday May 4, 2025.
Caleb University students win Bell’s hackathon competition

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Seyi John Salau

A team of Caleb University students have emerged winners of the Bell’s University of Technology hackathon competition, in demonstration of creativity and technical prowess of Nigerian undergraduates. The group of students from the university’s Computer Science department developed ‘Valor’, a smart, bold, brainy, savvy, mango master that won the first position fuses AI power with fruity precision using advanced computer vision and deep learning models, thereby detecting ripeness instantly.