By Abel Egware The Challenge: Saltwater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers Saltwater intrusion is a critical environmental and public health issue that threatens freshwater supplies in coastal regions worldwide. This phenomenon occurs when saline water encroaches into freshwater aquifers, driven by factors such as: The consequences of saltwater intrusion are profound: The Innovation: Numerical Modeling for […]

In my little village of Ekpon in Edo State, the elders used to talk about the tortoise always being in the news. That it is always involved in one scandal or the other. A Nigerian writer, Anezi Okoro wrote a novel, One Week One Trouble in 1972. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF may have been […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State is to establish an Investment Trust Fund to help provide support and resources for young entrepreneurs to start and grow their own Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs, in the state. The Group Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company, BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha made this known during a […]

By Yemisi Suleiman  In an era where luxury fashion is continuously redefined, Braveleo Couture stands as a formidable force in the global menswear industry. Helmed by visionary designer Osima Orugba, the brand is an intersection of cultural heritage, precision tailoring, and groundbreaking innovation, positioning itself not only as a luxury house but as a leader […]

Controversy has erupted in South-West Nigeria over the establishment of Sharia panels in the region, with Muslim leaders emphasizing their right to self-determination and non-Muslim groups expressing apprehensions about the potential implications of such panels.

By Kingsley Adegboye Imperial EdTech, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and key international partners, has announced a comprehensive Data Protection & Privacy Awareness Workshop aimed at strengthening data protection compliance within Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem. The high-impact workshop, scheduled for Thursday, January 16th, 2025 in Lagos brings together government leaders, technical […]

…calls for support for greater impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A nonprofit organization, Orient Community Foundation, Monday, commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr Dennis Otuaro over his sterling leadership and achievements after he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman/CEO Orient […]

The Island Wolves, on Sunday, defeated 9-2-5ERS, 40 – 35, in the 2025 maiden edition of a Basketball tournament held in Lagos Island. The game, held at the Campos Mini Stadium, witnessed a large turn out of basketball enthusiasts who were thrilled by the performances of both sides. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]

By Adeola Badru Eruwa, located in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, has begun the selection of a new Eleruwa in line with the 1957 Eruwa Chieftaincy Declaration. The significant move came six years after the throne was declared vacant following the Supreme Court ruling in 2019, which led to the removal of […]

Despite challenges such as limited access to funding, bureaucratic hurdles, and inadequate infrastructure, the entrepreneurial spirit thrives. Success stories like Flutterwave and Paystack, which have achieved global acclaim, inspire many to persist.

By Gabriel Ewepu In a historic event that took place on the 11th of January 2025, Dr Samira Buhari, the inspirational founder of the Daurama Foundation, was honoured with the revered title of Daurama Karama. According to a statement issued by Daurama Foundation, the prestigious recognition celebrates Dr Buhari’s remarkable contributions to society but also […]

Digital technology experts, enthusiasts, policy makers and other stakeholders across Africa are gearing up for the maiden INCATA Cybersecurity in AI Summit. Organizers are targeting 1,000 participants in the summit, to be held in Lagos on February 1st 2025, with the theme; Data Security in the Age of AI. The International Network for Cybersecurity and […]

By Olayinka Ajayi  A US-based Yoruba socio-political group, Think Yoruba First, TYF, has described the emergence of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the Alafin of Oyo as a new chapter for Yoruba people. In a statement, forwarded by the group general Secretary, Dr. Bukola Adeniji the president of TYF, Oladimeji Bolarinwa,  congratulated the Alaafin-Designate, Prince Abimbola […]

By Olayinka Ajayi The president of Junior Chamber International, JCI, Ikeja chapter, Adegoke Adediji, has called on the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other organisations to support the charitable agenda set to be achieved by JCI in 2025. Speaking in a media parley while unraveling the Ikeja chapter plans for its 41st anniversary and […]

Kyle Walker has told Manchester City he wants to leave and try a new challenge abroad.