TYBLI woos young writers with N1.5m prize
By Emmanuel Elebeke The T. Y Buratai Literary Initiative, TYBLI, has increased the cash prize for its 2025 grand winner of the YALP from N1 million to N1.5 million. The chairman, T.Y Buratai Literary Initiative, Dr. Liz Ben-Iheanacho, announced this at the Flag-Off of 2025 programme of activities and celebration of 65th anniversary of Cyprien […]
PMI stresses importance of balancing technical skill, AI in workplace
By Moses Nosike The Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI), Sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani, has stressed the importance of mastering technical skills as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to redefine job roles. In a statement made available to the media, Asamani stated that “As Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrates into the workplace and redefines job roles, young […]
Foundation hosts mental health campaign
On February 6, 2025, the Glory Lucas Foundation held Day 2 of its mental health campaign at Falomo Senior High School, Ikoyi. The event focused on raising awareness and providing students with valuable tools for managing mental health. CEO Expensive Lucas opened the session, Introducing the foundation and the #Projectfeedamind campaign; a timeless and intensive […]
Firm supports ICT skill acquisition in public secondary schools
By Moses Nosike In a bid to equip students in the public secondary schools with ICT skills that would empower them become self-reliant, reduce unemployment after school, the CEO, Apoi Investment Nigeria Limited, Prince Kolade Roberts who believes in skill acquisition while pursuing education, has supported ICT skill acquisition among children in public secondary schools. […]
FG reaffirms committment to legal migration
The federal government has reaffirmed its continued commitment to ensuring that the migration of Nigerians to other countries is done legally.
FA Cup: Maguire rescues Man United with late-minute winner against Leicester
Manchester United came from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 on Friday, keeping their FA Cup defence alive and denying Ruud van Nistelrooy a fairytale return to Old Trafford.
US approves sale of $7.4 bn in bombs, missiles to Israel
Israel launched a hugely destructive offensive against Hamas in Gaza in October 2023 in response to an unprecedented attack by the Palestinian militant group that month.
UK govt bans ‘bird gatherings’ as avian flu outbreak worsens
The UK government classifies “bird gatherings” as bird fairs, markets, shows, sales, exhibitions and some premises used for dealing or internet sales.
Brazil receives second plane of deported migrants after row with US
Brazil on Friday received a second plane of migrants deported from the United States, after a row between the countries last month over the treatment of a first group of people, who arrived cuffed and shackled.
Bode George backs Ude-Okoye as PDP National Secretary, calls for peace
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Bode George, has endorsed the decision of his colleagues to recognise Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s authentic National Secretary.
Troops neutralize 27 terrorists, arrest 62, rescue 44 kidnapped victims
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that troops combating terrorism and criminal activities across Nigeria neutralized 27 terrorists and arrested 62 others between January 30 and February 7, 2025.
