ACPN to host 44th international conference in Awka, targets tech-driven pharmacy future
By Ijeoma Okoro With Nigeria battling a resurgence of fake and substandard medicines, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is set to host its 44th Annual International Conference in Awka, Anambra State, from July 22 to 27, 2025, with a focus on leveraging technology and personalized care to combat the nation’s growing pharmaceutical […]
Setting a bold agenda for Nigeria’s oil economy
By Yemie Adeoye We are not a serious people! We have never been in a while, and this complete and utter lack of seriousness has crept into every facet of our lives, starting with our politics, as well as the economy. However, Nigeria now has for the first time since the return to civil rule […]
Blessing Uzzi leads New Zikoko Film Series, ‘Life’
By Benjamin Njoku Award-winning filmmaker and showrunner, Blessing Uzzi is set to lead “Life”, an ambitious new film anthology from Big Cabal Media’s Zikoko, produced in collaboration with BluHouse Studios. Inspired by Zikoko’s editorial franchises, ‘Naira Life’, ‘Sex Life’, and ‘Love Life’, the series, ‘Life’ is a three-part anthology spotlighting women navigating autonomy, intimacy, and […]
Urhobo host communities slams UPU over statement against Tantita
By Akpokona Omafuaire, UGHELLI THE Concerned Urhobo Zeal, a coalition of pipeline-bearing communities in Delta State, has openly rejected the call by the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) President-General, Chief Ese Gam, for the removal of Tantita Security Services from Urhobo land. The coalition, in a statement signed by Johnny Obas, Chief Godwin Okporoko, Cassidy Eni […]
I’m not just building a brand, I’m shaping a movement — Precious Nwosu
By Chioma Okoye Emerging as a key figure in Africa’s growing creative economy, Precious Nwosu is charting new territory at the intersection of music, fashion, and cultural storytelling. As the founder and executive producer of BLOKENT, a fast-rising entertainment and lifestyle brand, Nwosu is steadily building what he describes as a legacy of “African stories […]
CECOE hails Adeniyi’s WCO appointment
By Nnasom David The Centre for Ethical Conduct, Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) has described the recent appointment of Nigeria’s Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council as a “monumental milestone” for the country. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, the Coordinator of CECOE, Dr. David […]
