Nzan Ogbe, Group Chief Executive Officer of Levene Energy Holdings, has been named Sustainability Man of the Year at SERAS (Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards for Africa) 2025 for leading the development of Nigeria’s first fully automated solar panel manufacturing facility. The project, backed by investment in excess of $20 million (predominantly self-funded from internally […]

* Says his honorary doctorate degree deserving WARRI — The Unlisted Ex-Militant Leader in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Phase 3, popularly known as General Marshall of the Green Landers Justice Mandate (GLJM), has hailed the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, on his conferment of an Honorary […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja China has restated its commitment to strengthening cultural and film cooperation with Nigeria as the award-winning Chinese documentary Rooting was screened at the Zuma International Film Festival in Abuja. Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre, said this during a masterclass and screening […]

By Etop Ekanem The Firewood Jollof Festival 2025 successfully concluded last weekend, attracting thousands of attendees from across Africa and beyond. The event, themed, “Unifying African Jollof,” showcased a vibrant celebration of African culture, featuring food, fashion, music, arts, and traditional games. Held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, the festival has solidified its […]

The Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (Ghana) has recognized Mr Mohammed Aliyu Fufore, Deputy Director at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, for his outstanding contributions to public service and ethical leadership.

First Nigerian Astronaut, Chief Owolabi Salis, has appealed to the nation’s leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lawmakers at the Federal House of Reps and Senate to pass a law prohibiting the use of thugs and hooligans by politicians. Henceforth politicians who are in need of security should source their services either from the police […]

…Imo Grasshoppers maintain winning streak Niger United of Minna defeated Correction Boys 28-26 in a thrilling tie played yesterday at the second phase of the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos. Both teams came out with intent in the opening moments of the game spreading passes, scoring and defending with gusto. However, the Niger […]

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), together with Reckitt-Dettol Nigeria, has proudly marked three years of their Hygiene Quest programme, successfully concluding Phase 2. Over this period, the initiative has reached 272,787 students in 620 schools and extended its impact to nearly 40,000 community members and more than 87,500 mothers through specialised Baby Wash sessions in […]

…sanitation-related diseases increase to 43% in 2025 …187.2 million Nigerians living in unclean environments By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AKWA-IBOM State has emerged Nigeria’s most cleanest State in 2025 ahead of Enugu and Ebonyi States. The result was announced by the National Coordinator, Clean-Up Nigeria and Secretary of the National Technical Study Group (NTSG), Dr […]

By Solomon Nwoke The Super Eagles’ renewed hunt for creativity in the midfield has led the national team handlers to Israel, where Nigerian midfielder Usman Mohammed has been making headlines with his impressive form in the Ligat Ha’al. Mohammed, who currently plays for Ironi Tiberias in the Israeli top division, is enjoying a remarkable spell […]

At a time when conversations about youth empowerment often clash with economic realities, Pulseford Business School is making a tangible difference. The institution has announced that 100 students enrolling in its January 2026 academic session will receive a 50% tuition scholarship. “This scholarship is a timely and impactful contribution to the development of Nigeria’s next […]

By Efe Onodjae A homegrown education technology startup, VarsityScape, has emerged second place at the 2025 Web Summit PITCH competition in Lisbon, Portugal. It achieved this feat among over 2,700 startups from around the world. Web Summit, regarded as one of the world’s largest technology gatherings, drew thousands of founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to […]

…decries low spending of funds to reduce GBV By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A nonprofit organization, Invictus Africa, yesterday disclosed in its annual data-driven report christened Womanity Index indicated that 76 per cent of Gender Based Violence, GBV, incidents occur in homes. The report which is the third edition released by Invictus Africa with the […]

…constructs 5,238 public sanitation facilities nationwide …Dams contribute 110 megawatts renewable energy By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed 32 million Nigerians now access safe drinking water. This was made known by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev at the Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Achievements of […]

Coralworker, a leading digital marketplace for the hiring of verified domestic, childcare, home-care and hospitality workers, has announced a major professional training and sensitisation programme scheduled to begin in Abuja on Friday, December 12, 2025. The initiative will run across 6–8 states and is aimed at upgrading the skills, awareness, and professional standards of domestic […]