By Etop Ekanem As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it’s more important than ever to preserve and promote the unique cultural heritage of communities around the globe. The Igbo people, with their rich history, vibrant traditions and resilient spirit, are no exception.So, that is why te inaugural Ndi-Igbo Worldwide Cultural Carnival 2025 is set to […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The need to give special attention, create vocational opportunities, and show more affection and understanding as well as public acceptability of autistic children was the centre of discussion at the maiden edition of the Autism Awareness Campaign organised by Farida Seth and Stefan, FSS, Foundation. Children on the spectrum or autistic children […]

DAYS after Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and structure of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state moved to the All Progressives Congress, APC, six members of the House of Representatives, yesterday, announced their defections to the APC on the floor of the House.

In a bold stride toward transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID).

By Esther Onyegbula In a major endorsement of corporate innovation and leadership in Africa’s digital economy, Adesegun Orafidiya, Head of Information and Digital Technology at BAT West and Central Africa (WCA), has been named winner of the 2024 Africa CIO Award. The announcement was made at this year’s Africa CIO Awards ceremony, hosted by the […]

THE Progressive Group for Democracy, PGD, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to grant a third term to some council chairmen in the forthcoming Local Government Council election in Lagos State.

By Esther Onyegbula As the debate over improving early childhood education across Africa continues, one organisation is shifting focus from curriculum reform to a more urgent, often neglected issue: teacher welfare. The Alpha Global Empowerment Foundation, a non-profit education development group based in Nigeria, is putting the spotlight on the human engine behind the classroom, […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Dr Ogbonna Eugene Chikere is a prominent public health expert and emergency physician known for his extensive work in infectious disease control and strengthening health systems in Nigeria. He has made significant contributions to public health, particularly in response to outbreaks of diseases such as COVID-19, Lassa fever, and diphtheria. His experiences […]

…gives FG 72-hour ultimatum to remove VC By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has threatened to shut down the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) if the federal government fails to resolve the lingering crisis at the institution. NAUS has given the government a 72-hour ultimatum to remove the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi […]

By Etop Ekanem Business organization across Africa now have reasons to smile with the unveiling of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered platform that aid compliance checks in business operations. Disclosing through a recent statement, the Chief Executive Officer of PearChek, Victor Falana, said his organization has brought this solution having observed how large organizations like […]