Mixed reactions trail INEC’s verdict on LG polls
•ADC, Obidient Movt, states’ APC, Northern CAN, CSOs, others speak By Clifford Ndujihe, Dayo Johnson, Sam Oyadongha, Olasunjanmi Akoni, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Shina Abubakar, Laolu Elijah, Deola Badru & Luminous Jannamike THE polity was divided, yesterday, over the verdict of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that local council polls conducted by State Independent […]
Nigerian startup redefines memory preservation with tech, emotion
Meet Picsible a fast-growing platform turning everyday photos into elegant, frame-worthy keepsakes
Silverbird Group to honour Nigerian pageant stars with grand homecoming
By Ephraim Oseji Nigeria’s foremost entertainment powerhouse, Silverbird Group is set to roll out the red carpet for its latest cohort of international pageant stars in a glamorous homecoming celebration. The event will honour: Joy Raimi (Miss World Nigeria 2025), Paula Ezendu (Miss Supranational Nigeria 2025), Michael Mazi(Mr. Supranational Nigeria 2025 & 3rd Runner-Up at […]
Beauty outfit launches ‘Miss Green Fashion Pageant’, calls for entries
Sustainable fashion brand, DONI Africa, has announced the commencement of entries for the inaugural edition of the Miss Green Fashion beauty pageant. The new initiative targeted at women of 18 to 26 across Africa, aims at empowering young women through the intersection of fashion, leadership, and environmental advocacy. According to the convener, Doyinmola Paul-Oyewusi, Miss […]
FRSC pledges support for local content in automotive sector
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to support policies and innovations that promote safer vehicle designs.
Cornerstone Insurance records 49% growth in revenue
By Rosemary Iwunze Cornerstone Insurance Plc has recorded 49 per cent growth in revenue to N38.6 billion in 2024 from N25.9 billion recorded in 2023. Disclosing this to shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, the Chairman of the company, Mr. Segun Adebanji, said profit before tax rose by 68 per cent to […]
Obasa describes ex-lawmaker, Akande’s death as significant loss
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa has expressed profound grief over the passing of Mr. Victor Akande, a former member of the Assembly representing Ojo Constituency I. Akande, a seasoned lawmaker and legal practitioner, died on Wednesday, July 30. In a statement signed by his Chief Press […]
Good Hands Initiative urge national dementia policy as Nigeria faces looming elder care crisis
By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders across Nigeria’s health, advocacy, and policy sectors have called for the urgent development of a national dementia policy, warning that the country is ill-prepared to manage the rising tide of elderly Nigerians living with the condition. This call was the central focus of the inaugural Dementia Care in Nigeria Conference, organised […]
Misstechy calls for inclusive, human-centered AI at UNESCO youth forum in Paris
By Esther Onyegbula When Ayeni Oluwatobi Dorcas, widely known as Misstechy, stepped onto the stage at UNESCO-UNEVOC’s World Youth Skills Day 10th anniversary forum in Paris, she did not merely represent herself. She carried with her the audacious hopes of millions of young Africans navigating the promises and perils of artificial intelligence in their daily […]
Ayomide Babashola, Founder of Luminous Voyage named in ‘Top 100 CEO to Watch in Nigeria’
By Kenneth Oboh Ayomide Babashola, the CEO & Lead Travel Consultant of Luminous Voyage, has been honored as one of the Top 100 CEOs to Watch in Nigeria for 2025. This prestigious recognition from the EOM x Silverbird Network celebrates her visionary leadership and her advocacy for intra-African travel as a vehicle for economic progress […]
Faith leaders, gender advocates unite in Abuja to combat GBV, create training tools
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Faith leaders and gender advocates from across Nigeria have gathered in Abuja for a landmark event aimed at equipping religious actors with the tools to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality. The programme, themed ‘Amplifying Voices and Building Capacity of Faith Actors in Nigeria,’ was organised by the […]
