Sivowaku Abiodun

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Nigeria Formalises AfCTFA Agreement, Opens For Business

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Nigeria is now “open for business” following the official gazetting and transmission of its tariff offers for trade in goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
MTN Reaffirms Commitment To Nurturing Future Olympians For Nigeria

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

As the race to discover Nigeria’s next generation of star athletes intensifies, MTN Nigeria, through its flagship MTN Champs initiative, has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future Olympians and global champions. The MTN Champs programme aims to invest in the future of Nigerian youth through mentorship, development programmes, and scholarships, identifying talent at the grassroots level and providing the support needed to groom the nation’s future sporting heroes.
Tegbe Urges Investment In Free Trade Zone To Boost Exports

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Director-general of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has urged investors to key into investment in the Free Trade Zone to boost Nigeria’s exports. He stated this when the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership hosted a 35-man delegation of Chinese business leaders interested in investing and establishing partnerships in Nigeria.
JUST-IN: Many Injured As Explosion Rocks Business Centre In Lagos

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Many people were reportedly injured on Friday night when an explosion occurred at a camera shop located in Kodesoh Street in Ikeja area of Lagos State. Witnesses, who spoke with our correspondent claimed that the incident occurred when a shop attendant tried to open a suspicious parcel delivered to the store.
2,505 Athletes Gear Up For MTN Champs Continental Relays

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

A total of 2,505 athletes are set to compete in the MTN Champs Lagos Continental Relays, which will take place from 9th to 12th April 2025. The highly anticipated event will be held at two prominent venues—the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex and the University of Lagos Sports Complex—and promises to showcase emerging athletic talent from Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
Diageo Nigeria Offers Platform For Bartenders Through Competition

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Diageo Nigeria is offering opportunities to bartenders in Nigeria through 2025 edition of World Class Bartending Competition, a global event that champions cocktail culture and showcases the creative artistry of mixology. The competition, organised by Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits company, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of bartending contests, attracting top talent from across the globe.
Renewable Energy: Scientist Owolabi Makes Case For Turning Agric Waste To Biofuel

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

A Nigerian scientist in the diaspora, Mr. Yusuf Owolabi, has harped on the need to bolster renewable energy in Nigeria through the exploration of the potential of biobutanol, a biofuel derived from agricultural waste.
Lagos National Stadium: A Shadow Of Its Former Glory

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

In a poignant symbol of lost national pride, the Lagos National Stadium in Surulere, once celebrated as Nigeria’s pinnacle of sporting excellence, has deteriorated into a derelict site, now occupied by mechanics and traders. Having been neglected for over 19 years, attempts to renovate the 45,000-capacity stadium have been inadequate, leaving behind shattered glass, broken air conditioning units, and a weed-infested exterior as grim reminders of its past splendour.
Making Money As Recoiling Engineer

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

In Nigeria’s ever-evolving landscape, where innovation meets opportunity, a lesser-known but lucrative profession is recoiling engineering. This specialised field involves the repair, maintenance, and rewinding of electric coils found in devices like transformers, motors, and even fans. For many Nigerians, the journey into recoiling engineering begins with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Organisations Partner To Train Medics On Neonatal Jaundice

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), Reckitt, Newborn Essential Solutions and Technology (NEST360), and Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) have joined forces to train healthcare workers in Lagos to combat neonatal jaundice.