Nigeria needs strong policy to address housing deficit – Expert
By Adeola Badru A housing expert, Laja Adeoye, has stressed the urgent need for a robust and effective housing policy in Nigeria to tackle the nation’s housing deficit and promote affordable mass housing development. Speaking with journalists in Ibadan, Adeoye, who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fendini Group, a leading real estate […]
Maharaj Ji chides ex-Tinubu Northern spokesman over disrespectful remarks
By Adeola Badru The founder of the One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has criticised Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), over what he described as disparaging comments against President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, Maharaj Ji condemned Baba-Ahmed for what he termed a “shameless public display of lack of […]
SABRE Awards: Chain Reactions emerges Nigeria’s most celebrated PR firm
By Etop Ekanem In a dazzling repeat performance on the continental stage, Chain Reactions Africa has once again proven its mettle, emerging as Nigeria’s most awarded Public Relations consultancy at the 2025 SABRE Africa Awards held in Mombasa, Kenya. The firm scooped four coveted trophies from a fiercely competitive pool of over 500 entries, solidifying […]
Kenneth-Odum makes history as Africa’s First Certified Floral Designer by AIFD
By Ephraim Oseji In a groundbreaking moment for the African design industry, Dr. Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum, visionary founder of Rukkies Decor and Rukkies House Group, has officially become the first Nigerian and African to earn the prestigious Certified Floral Designer (CFD) designation by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)—a global benchmark for excellence in […]
Seizing the zero-tariff opportunity to unlock new momentum in China-Nigeria cooperation
By Consular General Yan Yuqing On June 11, the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was successfully held in Changsha, Hunan Province. The meeting adopted and released the China-Africa Changsha Declaration on Upholding Solidarity and Cooperation of the Global South, sending out a […]
How Ahmed Tijani is using AI to help African SMEs win the logistics game
By Chioma Okoye As African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grapple with fragmented infrastructure, unpredictable supply chains, and rising consumer expectations, artificial intelligence (AI) remains a distant luxury for many. However, for Ahmed Tijani, it’s a strategic lever. From warehouses to the last mile, Ahmed is proving that AI can help African businesses overcome systemic […]
Foundation tackles plastic waste with expanded recycling campaign
An independent charity organisation established to support Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education goal, Oando Foundation, has strengthened its commitment to environmental education and promoting recyclable waste management practices in targeted schools and host communities by launching Phase V of its Clean Our World, COW, project. The new phase would scale the initiative to 50 additional schools, […]
Aganbi restates Akogate’s dedication to high standards of transparency, quality
· The Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Felix Aganbi, on Sunday highlighted the company’s commitment to the Nigerian market. “Since our establishment in 2006, we have made significant strides in the field of solar systems innovation and installation, catering to both governmental and private sectors. Our accomplishments extend beyond solar energy, as […]
Curing the chaos of our Local Government system
Almost a year ago on July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court bowed to the wishes of the Executive when its ruling foisted the implementation of Local Government “autonomy” throughout the country. Among others, it ruled that only democratically elected Local Government Councils should be paid their Federal revenues, and that funds accruing to them should […]
‘Tinubu must honour activists who got judgments for June 12 polls to hold’
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has been urged to honour the four pro-activists who obtained the historic judgment that enabled Nigerians to vote during the June 12, 1993, general elections.
How Eleanor Ezimah’s work supports safer systems in Nigeria, Africa
By Ayo Onikoyi Young Nigerians making their mark in technology often combine deep technical ability with a strong desire to serve their communities. One such figure is Eleanor Chidiebube Ezimah, a cybersecurity professional and researcher whose early academic work and ongoing thought leadership continue to earn international recognition. From her beginnings as a tech-savvy undergraduate […]
