By Chioma Obinna A bold push to turn young women’s hustle into long-term, wealth-building enterprises took centre stage at the weekend as the Love for Change Women Foundation (LCWF) held its inaugural EmpowerHER Entrepreneurship Workshop, equipping participants with the skills, structure and capital required to build sustainable businesses.The event brought together young businesswomen for what […]

At a time President Bola Tinubu has chosen to nominate some of Nigeria’s most controversial personalities as ambassadors to represent the country abroad, the emergence of his so-called Renewed Hope Ambassadors—appointed to canvass support for his second-term aspiration—has shaken the polity in a manner that many did not expect but which, perhaps, should no longer surprise anyone […]

In a sustained effort to strengthen socioeconomic development in rural communities, the Saemaul Undong Foundation (SUF) has trained children and youths in taekwondo and art from two underserved communities in Katsina State.

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja Prominent Benue political figure, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, has pushed back against the inclusion of Benue State in the newly unveiled Northern regional security arrangement, cautioning that the framework could drain the state’s limited resources without adequately responding to its peculiar security realities. He argued that the proposal for each of the […]

…as Push Africa Founder celebrates cohort, sets vision to train 2m Africans in 10 years By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The President of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, says the institution is undergoing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s technical workforce and expanding access to higher education. Speaking at […]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday declared that the state is set to introduce a far-reaching Lagos Disability Inclusion Compact, a policy framework designed to deepen accessibility and entrench rights-based inclusion across every sector.

By Olayinka Latona Editor-in-Chief of AfroMobility Intel and Managing Director of Bosworth Marketing Consulting (BMC), Bukola Majekodunmi, has appealed to the Nigerian government to abandon guesswork and develop evidence-based policies for the nation’s vast informal transport sector, which serves millions daily but remains overlooked in official planning. She argued that Africa’s rapid urban growth has outpaced […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Cross River Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting accountability, responsible journalism, and development-focused reporting in the state. Delivering a welcome address,at the CROSSJOF Day and Launch of Panorama Magazine, in Abuja, Chairman of the Forum, Francisca Ogar, explained that the day was set aside for journalists of […]

There has been downpour of awards for Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, for his exceptional performance as a minister.

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on his appointment as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, describing it as a strong indication of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed resolve to address insecurity across the country.

Is this the arrival of a Moses – a deliverer who will part the Red Sea of banditry and insurgency – or merely a polished repackaging of another retired general? After the rumours of a coup which the government denied, Gen Musa was removed and retired. He had been Chief of Defence Staff for over two years. […]

… Governor defends state’s federal standing, says it’s not being sidelined By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ntufam Hilliard Eta, have disagreed over claims that the state is losing political influence at the federal level following its omission […]

The Pathfinder Arewa Project (PAP) has said that the controversy following Governor Hyacinth Alia’s remarks on the killings in Benue State stems largely from a misunderstanding of his position and the emotionally charged context surrounding the issue.

The first strong indicator emerged during the Osun governorship primary. INEC deployed five officials, more than the usual number

The Young Executives Forum (YEF) has honoured Dr. Ajoke Ogunsan, describing her as a model of integrity, purpose-driven leadership and a shining example to young professionals across the country. In a goodwill message issued on Friday, members of the forum commended Dr. Ogunsan for her consistent contributions to personal development, leadership empowerment and value-driven influence […]