As anticipation builds for the 4th edition of the Afrobeats Music Festival (AMF) scheduled to hold in Toronto from August 1–3, 2025,  pioneers and stakeholders of the event have paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Mr. Troy Arbulú Rojas, at the Canadian Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria.

As the world grapples with rising rates of chronic illness, workplace absenteeism, and aging populations, global health advocate Gary Andrew Rhodes is emerging as a powerful voice of innovation—and urgency. Speaking all around the world including being a speaker on Tony Robbins stage, Rhodes is not just delivering inspiration; he’s delivering solutions. At the heart […]

By Bashir Bello KANO — Youth groups from the Kano South Senatorial District have expressed their support for Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and alignment with President Bola Tinubu. Kawu had recently left the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to rejoin the ruling APC. To demonstrate […]

By Ayo Onikoyi As the world continues to grapple with inflationary shocks and fragile economic recoveries, Nigeria faces a unique challenge — interpreting its own inflation data amidst statistical changes that could mislead policymakers. In a detailed report made available to our correspondent, Arume Tsekiri explores how the recent rebasing of the Consumer Price Index […]

The posthumous conferment of the inaugural T.Y. Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) Young Adult Literature Award on legendary Nigerian author Cyprian O.D. Ekwensi has drawn international acclaim. One of Africa’s most renowned literary scholars, Prof. Ernest N. Emenyonu, described it as a “historic honour” and a vindication of Ekwensi’s enduring legacy.

Independent Lagos-based artist, Ododo, is set to release his latest single titled Daily Bread on May 30, a track designed to motivate young people and everyday hustlers navigating tough times.

Udu Kingdom in Delta State is poised for a transformative era as Engr. Mike Orugbo emerges as the Ovie-elect. His selection has been hailed as a visionary decision that promises growth, unity, and progress for the people of Udu, Delta State, and Nigeria as a whole.

Prolific centre-back Barry Ogbolu, currently plying his trade with BTB Soccer Club in Canada, has expressed his desire to represent Nigeria’s Under-17 national team.

From last week, continues the counter-motion by Chief Obafemi Awolowo in response to that of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on the declaration of a state of emergency in the Western Region following the Action Group crisis there. “I was present there myself and when I left that Chamber, those who were outside the Chamber did […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for immediate funding and workable solutions to protect nurses and midwives from emotional, mental, and physical challenges. The association acknowledged the critical contributions of nurses and midwives to society, noting that they form the backbone of the healthcare system by […]

By Peter Okonkwo The first time I discovered Lanre Sonde’s poetry was his performance sometime in February of 2025 at a Poetry Night in Newcastle. Following that, I was intrigued to experience his Mellexy: Through Your Eyes, a poetry collection that I’d love to consider as a lyrical piece of an intoxicated lover, entwined in ever […]

By Nwafor Sunday Dean Jung Min Kim didn’t set out to disrupt finance with code. He set out to solve a deeply human problem: how to send money to someone you love, in a way that feels as effortless as saying, “I’ve got you.” That single idea—sending ETH to his mother with one message and […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) on Tuesday disclosed that it has installed 16.6 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity across Nigeria, implemented through programmes under the Rural Electrification Fund, REF. Speaking at the grant award signing ceremony for REF Call 3 and an access-to-finance workshop in Abuja, the Managing Director/CEO of […]

By Martins Gobum An official report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Overseas Agricultural Service (FAS) predicts that demand for grain in Nigeria will increase significantly in 2025-2026. According to the report, wheat consumption is expected to increase by about 10%, reaching 5.6 million metric tons by mid-2026. This wheat will primarily be used for […]

By Bolaji Oladimeji Kazeem The crumbling service delivery in Nigeria has been a serious concern for well-meaning observers, technocrats, and citizens, despite the large sums the federal government invests annually in public servants to promote effective and efficient service delivery. Nigerians are tired of slow responses to issues affecting their daily lives, especially concerning essential […]