Nigerian singer and songwriter CHEDDERA is rapidly emerging as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting new talents, blending authenticity, versatility, and international appeal following her breakout moment at BUDx Uncovered Enugu in 2023. Known for her signature AFRO NOVA sound—a seamless fusion of Afrobeats, lovers rock, R&B, and soul—CHEDDERA delivers infectious melodies, rhythmic hooks, and emotionally […]

By Mathew Johnson Stakeholders across the education, finance and workforce development sectors have called for urgent, systemic reforms in Africa’s education landscape, warning that outdated curricula and rigid thinking are undermining the continent’s preparedness for the future of work. The call formed the thrust of the DisruptED Africa Summit 2026, organised by EduKate Africa at […]

Nigeria’s energy landscape is undergoing a profound shift, shaped by evolving market conditions, increasing energy demand, and a global movement toward cleaner, more sustainable power sources. As the country adapts to these changes, indigenous companies are stepping forward to drive innovation and expand access to reliable alternatives. At the forefront is VGL Energy and Power […]

Chairman, John Zobis Group, Chief John Ezeobi, has once again etched his name in gold in Nigeria’s industrial history, having been honoured with the prestigious 2025 Sun Industrialist of the Year Award, an honour reserved for individuals whose contributions have significantly shaped the nation’s economic and manufacturing landscape. The high-profile recognition was conferred on Chief […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Acting Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Umar Usman Kadafur, has commiserated with the Military authorities, Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Aliyu Mustapha II, and the entire people of the Emirate over the recent brutal attack by ISWAP insurgents on innocent people of Biu Town at Sabon Gari area of Wajiroko village. […]

By Peter EgwuatuHaldane McCall, has disclosed its plan of pursuing a disciplined growth strategy that combines residential property sales with recurring hospitality income to sustain profitability across economic cycles.The Group Managing Director, GMD, Dr Edward Akinlade, who disclosed this in Lagos, stated that the real estate and hospitality group deliberately balances one-off cash flows from […]

Hon. Morufu Tosin Ibrahim, an aspirant for the All Progressives Congress ticket for the House of Representatives in Akoko North Federal Constituency, has congratulated the government and people of Ondo State on its 50th anniversary. Ibrahim, in a statement issued from Irun-Akoko on Sunday, described the Golden Jubilee as a milestone that reflects decades of […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to strengthen the protection of civic space in the oil and gas and solid minerals sectors. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja on Friday, the Executive Secretary of NEITI, […]

Nigerian lawyer and first-time author, Pearl Ehigimetor, has announced the release of her debut novel, When Tomorrow Found Us, a compelling work of fiction that explores the power of female friendship, faith and resilience in the face of life’s uncertainties. The novel centres on the intertwined lives of four young ladies — Ese, Sewa, Freke […]

Afrotronix, led by guitarist and producer Caleb Rimtobaye, is Chad’s pioneering electronic music export. The group fuses Chadian initiation rhythms and vocal traditions with Afro House and electronic elements to create “Saharan Electro”, a pan-African sound that blends ancestral wisdom with modern innovation. Raised by griots and shaped by a background marked by civil war, […]