By Gift ChapiOdekina  Abuja — Edufax Limited, an education and skills development firm, has unveiled a nationwide empowerment initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment, boosting agricultural productivity, and driving grassroots economic development in line with the Federal Government’s economic agenda. Briefing journalist in Abuja, Mr. Kareem Aderemi, Chairman of Edufax Limited, said that his organization […]

By Nnamdi Ojiego Determined to create the needed awareness on the need to educate the girl child for leadership and global impact, The Opekete Foundation organised 2025 Florence Bamidele Makanjuola (FBM) Roundtable forum. The forum held virtually brought together 200 senior educators, development leaders, philanthropists, academics, and young women to interrogate a central question: what […]

By Henry Obetta Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Mr Bamidele Atoyebi, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to enforce local government financial autonomy through an executive order, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening grassroots governance and development.Atoyebi made the remarks while responding to questions on the President’s warning to […]

By Japhet Davidson The BoT of Sculptors Association of Nigeria, ScAN has announced the appointment of Sculptor Ato Arinze, as the 4th substantive President of the association.In a release by Sculptor Emmanuel Ubamadu, Secretary General stated that the appointment was made at the virtual 4th Annual General Meeting of the Sculptors Association of Nigeria, ScAN, […]

Lagos’ nightlife scene is set to welcome a new addition as Loud Lagos, a nightclub located in Victoria Island, prepares to open its doors to the public in January. In an environment often referenced in discussions around the best clubs in Lagos and featured prominently in various Lagos nightlife guides, Loud Lagos is positioning itself […]

A youth-led innovation organisation, iCOVE, has announced plans to launch the Tariq Lawal Innovation Challenge in January 2026, in collaboration with Diana Award recipient and UNICEF and Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, Tariq Lawal, as part of efforts to deepen youth-driven innovation across Africa. The competition is designed to help teenagers create, build and showcase impactful ideas, […]

A new voice is about to touch hearts across Nigeria and beyond. Rising Afrobeats artist Yise, born Shalom Yiseyon Gandonu, proudly announces his debut single “Wetin,” dropping this January. Hailing from the historic coastal town of Badagry, Lagos. Yisè is ready to share his story of love, disappointment, and heartbreak through music that feels real […]

Cross River State has taken a bold step toward harmonising agricultural expansion with environmental stewardship as Governor Bassey Edet Otu officially launched the state’s Deforestation-Free Policy, a landmark initiative designed to position the state at the forefront of sustainable, climate-smart commodity production in Nigeria and beyond. Unveiling the policy recently in Calabar, the Governor, represented […]

By SUNDAY SHOREMI The security landscape of our dear country has long been under siege, tested by insurgency, kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, and other politically and economically motivated violent groups. For over a decade, the nation has witnessed the destructive capacity of these forces, some abetted by cabals and rogue networks whose agendas undermine sovereignty, destabilise communities […]

Tech firm, Instig Labs has taken a strategic leap in advancing creative expression through the Prompt to Screen AI competition, a flagship project under its Generative AI Network GAINinitiative. The competition forms part of the Creative AI Storytelling Lab, a project designed to equip students and early career professionals with practical skills and strong portfolios in artificial intelligence-driven creativity. […]

Samuel Ntekob, a fintech entrepreneur and founder of Flurstack Technologies Limited, has launched Aeona Finance, a financial technology platform designed to bridge traditional Naira payments with cryptocurrency based spending. The platform introduces a Naira crypto card that allows users to spend digital assets seamlessly in everyday transactions. Aeona Finance focuses on simplifying how individuals and […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has created no fewer than 11,890 permanent jobs through the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), strengthening agribusiness development and improving rural livelihoods in thecountry. The VCDP, Nigeria’s flagship agricultural intervention, is currently being implemented in […]

The Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation, OOF, under the leadership of its Founder and Chairman, Amb. David Okanlawon, will climax its ongoing end-of-year community engagement programmes across the Ibarapa zone of Oyo State with a grand presentation of gifts and awards on December 27 and 28. The two-week end-of-year community engagement programmes, which kicked off on the […]

As Nigeria’s tech ecosystem continues to grow, Ezekiel Nwaeke, Founder and CEO of HelpMe AI Solutions Nigeria, is quietly building what could become one of the country’s most practical AI platforms. With a clear mantra “Built for Real Life. Powered by Intelligent Technology”; the company is developing two flagship products set for full launch in […]

Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has been recognised by the Urhobo people for his “effective legislative representation,” in the Senate. The Urhobo People Integrity Organisation (UPIO) conferred on him an Integrity Award at its 2025 awards ceremony on Monday in Ekpan, Delta State. The event, which was held at Bon Hotel […]