Afara Initiative secures funding to transform leadership, talent development in Africa
The Afara Initiative, one of the pioneers in youth leadership development and career acceleration in Africa, has received funding from two US-Based Institutional Foundations. This milestone investment reflects global confidence in Afara’s ability to provide the next generation of African leaders with the skills, networks, and opportunities to drive economic transformation for themselves and their […]
Mastermind: FOCN holds innovative leadership program
Face of Congeniality Nigeria, a premier leadership academy and brand dedicated to nurturing the next generation of young visionary African leaders, has introduced a transformative new initiative titled “Mastermind.” The two-day program was designed to equip young Africans with vital skills for self-development, digital economy mastery, and societal impact. By bringing together forward-thinking individuals, the […]
PalmPay broadens financial access with new debit card
To drive financial inclusion in Nigeria, fintech platform, PalmPay, has launched a new debit card in partnership with domestic card scheme, Verve, expanding access for customers.
How Zita Agwunobi built global tech firm from Nigeria
Challenges are building blocks that only a few realize. One such individual who knows how to turn trials into raw material is Zita Agwunobi
Hafsat Balewa hosts Obasanjo at Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone to highlight economic progress
On March 28, 2025, former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo visited the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), where he was received by Hajia Dr. Hafsat Oduwole Balewa, the Zone’s Chairman; Dr. Hanson Huang, General Manager; and local dignitaries, including His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulazeez Oluwatoyin Akinde, FCA. During the visit, Dr. Hanson Huang expressed gratitude […]
From Irrua to Abuja, a telecom user’s experience, by Okoh Aihe
It is certainly very refreshing to step out of your little bubble of comfort and visit some other parts of the country, especially for a good cause – the Reunion of ACCIOBA ‘79 Set, the Annunciation Catholic College Old Boys who left school in 1979. Please, don’t add 46 years ago so that you don’t make […]
Wike honoured with Leadership Newspapers’ Quinquennial Award for Outstanding Person in Governance, Infrastructure
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today, received the Leadership Newspapers’ “Quinquennial Award for Outstanding Person in Governance and Infrastructure.” Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today, received the Leadership Newspapers Quinquennial Award of Outstanding Person in Governance and Infrastructure for the Year 2024. The Leadership Quinquennial Award is […]
Nigerian researcher, Oluwaseun Adeyemi advances Research in Carbon Biogeochemistry
By Ayo Onikoyi Oluwaseun Adeyemi, a leading US-based Nigerian scientist at the University of Texas at Dallas, is researching environmental geochemistry, focusing on understanding carbon (C) biogeochemical processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Speaking with our correspondent, Adeyemi emphasized the need for a mechanistic understanding of carbon dynamics at the organic matter-mineral-microorganism interface, a critical but often […]
Industrialising Nigeria and the task of the political class(3), by Usman Sarki
“Whether it will rise to a nation or sink to a territory rests only with its people”– John Buchan The agency of transcendence is about renewal and regeneration of the national ideals and ethos that make for a better society and dignified people who are confident about their future prospects and security. The underlying desire […]
Abuja Law School for all universities law graduates inappropriate: The Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School
By Afe Babalola Comments by readers and my response The above topic has sparked a lot of reactions from the public. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has read and contributed to the ongoing conversation regarding the future of legal education in Nigeria. Your engagement has been incredibly insightful, and we […]
Kidish: Enugu’s largest youth gathering celebrates childhood, peace, tourism
In the heart of Enugu, Ike-Okafor Chisimdi Cecil and her power team is building a Gen Z powered community aimed at promoting peace, tourism and unity through its nostalgic themed party ‘kidish’. The event which was held on the 6th of april hosted attendees from different states across Nigeria and also students from universities around […]
