African tech wizards can rival global counterparts in backend engineering, says Charles Oraegbu

African tech wizards can rival global counterparts in backend engineering, says Charles Oraegbu

By Kingsley Adegboye Backend engineer, Charles Oraegbu, has stated that African software engineers now have the competence, discipline and technical depth to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their counterparts in leading global technology hubs. Speaking on the rising wave of innovation across the continent, he said African engineers “are not just joining the global conversation — they […]
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The resurgence of military coups in Africa and why democracy is failing 

The resurgence of military coups in Africa and why democracy is failing 

By ERNEST OSOGBUE The recent coup de’tat in Guinea Bissau should begin to get all lovers of good governance in Africa worried about the fate of democracy on the continent. It has now become the vogue in recent years for impatient military officers to turn their guns against democratically elected governments. These officers, who pretend to […]

Sylva: Ijaw youths urge EFCC to follow due process

Sylva: Ijaw youths urge EFCC to follow due process

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Ijaw youths under the umbrella of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Central Zone, have expressed their concern and displeasure with the way the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has continued to target the former Governor of Bayelsa State and immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva. The […]

SBI Media named Nigeria’s largest independent media agency and second largest agency overall in RECMA 2024 rankings

SBI Media named Nigeria’s largest independent media agency and second largest agency overall in RECMA 2024 rankings

SBI Media Group has been officially ranked as Nigeria’s largest independent media agency and the second largest media agency overall in the newly released RECMA Nigeria Overall Activity Ranking 2024, further cementing its leadership position in the nation’s media landscape. According to the ranking published by RECMA—the world’s most authoritative media agency research and benchmarking […]

JA Africa: Team Mauritius bags FirstBank’s Prestigious CEO Award

JA Africa: Team Mauritius bags FirstBank’s Prestigious CEO Award

By Henry Obetta First Bank of Nigeria Limited has presented its prestigious CEO Award to Team Mauritius at the grand finale of the 15th Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Company of the Year competition, which concluded over the weekend in Abuja. The three-day event, held from December 3 to 5, 2025, brought together student entrepreneurs from […]

Vcare for Development Foundation showcases students’ science innovations in Nigeria

Vcare for Development Foundation showcases students’ science innovations in Nigeria

Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, recently launched the Igniting Minds through Science (IMS) programme. Supported by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Co. Ltd. (SEEPCO), IMS aids students in designing solutions to community challenges. The 2025 IMS edition commenced with orientation sessions for […]

Ibadan museum unveils renovated Hall, hosts Yemisi Shyllon inaugural exhibition

Ibadan museum unveils renovated Hall, hosts Yemisi Shyllon inaugural exhibition

By Efe Onodjae The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, has opened a newly renovated exhibition hall with a landmark show titled “Unity Renewed: The Yemisi Shyllon Inaugural Exhibition,” marking a major cultural moment for the city and Nigeria’s art community. The transformation of the hall was made possible through the endowment of renowned art patron […]

CPAN clarifies position on Pharmacists, nurses consultant status

CPAN clarifies position on Pharmacists, nurses consultant status

By Aishat Aliu The Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has issued a formal response to a petition by the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) concerning the proposed consultant cadre for pharmacists and nurses, calling for an evidence-based and collaborative approach to health sector reforms. In a statement jointly signed by the […]

Sahara Group Foundation’s community impact project drives economic transformation in Africa

Sahara Group Foundation’s community impact project drives economic transformation in Africa

Sahara Group Foundation, the social responsibility division of international energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has launched the Sahara Community Impact Project (SCIP), an initiative designed to accelerate economic transformation across African communities. This bold step underscores Sahara’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive growth, sustainability, and innovation through strategic community partnerships. Director, Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, […]

NBCC, First bank partner to facilitate cross-border engagement

NBCC, First bank partner to facilitate cross-border engagement

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Matthew Johnson The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria with unveiling of Ivory Hall to strengthen cross-border engagement and expand trade opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of First Bank Ivory Hall at the NBCC Plaza in Lagos, President […]

Don’t wait till bandits attack Villa – Astronaut Salis warns Tinubu

Don’t wait till bandits attack Villa – Astronaut Salis warns Tinubu

First Nigerian Astronaut, Chief Owolabi Salis has urged the nation’s leader to brace up with a sense of emergency for decisive and pragmatic measures to devastate the hydra-headed monster of banditry ravaging the nation once and for all. He urged both the President and his Deputy, Hassan Shettima to take a cue from the exemplary […]

Peak breakfast café returns, kicks off nationwide tour

Peak breakfast café returns, kicks off nationwide tour

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Peak Breakfast Café has returned to the national scene with renewed energy, as Peak Milk’s signature experiential platform resumes its nationwide tour, bringing colour, flavour and community spirit to Nigerians. Since its debut in 2022, the initiative has grown into a popular feature of the brand’s consumer engagement efforts, highlighting Peak […]

Telecoms:  We are all underserved, dear Minister, by Okoh Aihe

Telecoms:  We are all underserved, dear Minister, by Okoh Aihe

I am obviously excited that the Nigerian government is going to build 4,000 telecom towers in order to boost the capacity of the nation’s telecommunications backbone. A happy Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, informed, last week, that it was one of the decisions taken at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting.  Good reasons, […]

Foundation empowers women, others in Ondo community

Foundation empowers women, others in Ondo community

By Damilola Blessing The Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Foundation (EAF), in partnership with the soon-to-be-launched Bimpe Safe House Foundation, visited Lotogbe community in Ondo West Local Government, delivering vital support to women, young children, senior citizens, and petty traders on Monday. During the outreach, the founder of both organizations, Olabimpe Fapohunda, an illustrious daughter of Ondo […]