By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN has charged maritime stakeholders to recommit themselves to greater impact in the marine and blue economy as the nation steps into the year 2026. In a New Year message to members and stakeholders, the Chairman of MARAN, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year […]

OKPECHI Chinyere Vivian, founder of the Chinny’s Unfiltered platform, has called for a more integrated approach to mental wellness and financial empowerment

By Ayo Onikoyi Nemsia Studios is proud to announce the release of SuperNowa , a moving coming-of-age drama exploring brilliance, silence, and the quiet courage it takes to show up in a world that demands too much, too soon. The film premieres exclusively on Prime Video on January 9, 2026 , across Africa and select […]

In the city where “hustle” is the local dialect, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has just separated the dreamers from the disruptors. After an 8-week gauntlet of high-stakes mentorship and late-night pivoting, the Lagos Innovate Idea Hub 12.0 has crowned three startups as the new vanguard of the Lagos tech ecosystem. From a […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – NOT less than 500 residents in Benin City, Ogheghe community and environs have benefitted from a three-day free medical outreach organised by the management of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Benin City. The outreach which took place at the premises of the hospital at Ogheghe-Osemwende, a community in the Ikpoba […]

Mrs. Umakhihe was surrounded by loved ones, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for life, health, and family

…. Calls for People Centred Governance By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in Cross River State, Mr Patrick Solomon, has defected to the Social Democratic Party, describing the move as a principled step toward promoting inclusive governance, accountability and people centred development in the state. Solomon announced his […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora has urged the Federal Government to urgently honour its financial commitments to Bilateral Education Agreement scholars owed allowances for over one year. In a statement on Wednesday, the National President of NANS Diaspora, Comrade Juwon Fayomi, said the prolonged delay had subjected Nigerian students studying abroad to […]

…Orders digitalisation of all secondary schools By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Government Secondary Schools (GSSs) Fikiyel and Balbaya. The governor also flagged off the construction of a new High Islamic College in Fikiyel Bayo Local Government Area. Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor […]

…Orders for more recruitment of teachers By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday flagged off the construction of multi million naira Mega school in Marama town of Hawul local government area of Borno state. The Mega school which is a 2-storey building with 36 classrooms, offices and other structures is located at […]

The Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) will take place from March 5 to 7, 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking its inaugural edition. The conference will be held in partnership with the African Tourism Board (ATB), bringing together key players from both Africa’s live entertainment and tourism sectors. ALEC is designed as a pan-African gathering […]

Founder of the Aida Nath Foundation and Idoma-born legal practitioner, Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche, has congratulated Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote Titilayo on her appointment as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing it as a landmark moment for the nation’s legal profession and gender inclusion in leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aida […]

Nigeria’s manufacturers may need to rethink their investment, expansion and compliance strategies as the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 begins to take effect, with professional services firm Kreston Pedabo saying the law fundamentally changes how the sector will be taxed and incentivised. In an analysis of the new legislation, Pedabo said the Act represents one of […]

Visionary entrepreneur and leadership expert Sowemimo David, founder of the Royal Citizens Cooperative and several successful agribusiness ventures, is launching Smart Scaling 1.0, an innovative campus symposium aimed at equipping university students with essential skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Kicking off at the University of Abuja, the program seeks to inspire and prepare […]

By Kennedy Mbele Chairman of Blue Diamond Logistics and Uzotex Charity Foundation, Mr. Festus Uzoma Mbisiogu, has continued to make a lasting impact in Umuchima ancient community and its environs in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State through far-reaching humanitarian interventions in infrastructure, healthcare, and community empowerment. Over the past decade, Mbisiogu—who serves […]