From millions to trillions: The prospects for Afrobeats are limitless
From mere trickles a few years ago, Afrobeats’ audience is expanding rapidly. From New York to London to Paris and other world capitals, global audiences are vibing to the infectious rhythms of this contemporary African pop music that fuses a variety of genres like hip-hop, R&B and jazz.
OPAY: Fintech giant, success story
Opay, short for “Opera Pay,” started as a bold idea from Opera Software, the company known for its popular web browser, and a group of Chinese investors who saw the potential in Nigeria’s growing digital economy. They launched Opay in June 2018, with a mission to help millions of Nigerians who didn’t have easy access […]
Researchers use machine learning to manage public health emergencies and disasters
By Ayo Onikoyi Researchers at the California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) are developing computation models for managing public health emergencies and volatile disasters — from pandemics to wildfires to reduce losses and save lives. Under the guidance of Dr. Sampson Akwafuo, an Assistant Professor of Computational Epidemiology and the director of the Computational Epidemiology, Data […]
Rising Nigerian artiste Noonzi set for debut album release
Nigerian music sensation Noonzi has revealed exciting details about his upcoming album, set to drop later in 2025. Born and raised in Lagos with roots in Zaria, Kaduna State, Noonzi has steadily carved out a niche in the music industry with his unique fusion of R&B, Afrobeats, and Jazz. Speaking about his journey into music, […]
CUPP hails INEC over release of voters’ register for Rivers LG election
THE Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the timely release of the Rivers State voters’ register in preparation for the conduct of the August 9th local government election. In a Press Release this Sunday signed the CUPP national Spokesperson, Comrade Mark Adebayo, the Coalition stated that […]
Foundation supports vulnerable children with medical interventions
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA The Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF), a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Africa’s less privileged, has donated to the Global Initiative for Peace, Love, and Care, GIPLC, in support of its life-saving medical interventions for vulnerable children. According to a statement issued by the Foundation, the collaboration […]
