How N3.7trn FG’s electricity project failed

How N3.7trn FG’s electricity project failed

•As experts list implications •FG begins new phase •Transmission, distribution challenges persist — Prof Oke •Missed targets impose costs on homes, businesses, economy — LCCI •Economic growth, job creation will remain subdued — CPPE •Tinubu’s GAMCO raises concerns •Areas of conflict need to be resolved — PowerUp Nigeria By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite the […]
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Minister commends FAME Foundation over women’s empowerment through football

Minister commends FAME Foundation over women’s empowerment through football

…sports unifies, strengthens relationships – Atoyebi By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, yesterday, hailed FAME Foundation over efforts to empower women and girls through football. Suleiman-Ibrahim made the commendation at the 9th edition of the foundation’s International Women’s Day football tournament in Abuja, where she performed the ceremonial kickoff. […]

Editors inaugurate committee on research, training, publications

Editors inaugurate committee on research, training, publications

As part of efforts to keep members informed on emerging issues, enhance professional skills and promote journalism scholarship through book publications and research, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has inaugurated its Research, Training and Publications Committee.

IWD: Optiva Capital’s Amaka Okeke reflects on empowerment, inclusion after being listed among 10 distinguished women in leadership

IWD: Optiva Capital’s Amaka Okeke reflects on empowerment, inclusion after being listed among 10 distinguished women in leadership

As the world marks International Women’s Day, Executive Director of Business Development at Optiva Capital Partners, Amb. Dr. Amaka Diane Okeke, reflects on leadership, gender inclusion, and the growing role of women in the wealth retention industry after being listed among 10 distinguished women in leadership. In this interview with Chioma Ewelike, she speaks on building […]

IWD: CAPPA urges stronger protections, inclusive policies for women

IWD: CAPPA urges stronger protections, inclusive policies for women

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa on Sunday called on the Federal Government and state authorities to strengthen protections for women and adopt more inclusive policies as the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2026.

‎IWD: Kogi gov’s wife urges greater support for women

‎IWD: Kogi gov’s wife urges greater support for women

‎‎Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has called for greater commitment from government, community leaders and other stakeholders to support women and advance gender equality across society.

Muslim and Christian clerics share podium at Lagos Ramadan lecture

Muslim and Christian clerics share podium at Lagos Ramadan lecture

In a landmark demonstration of interfaith unity, the Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by Prince Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla in Abule Egba, Lagos, witnessed both a Muslim cleric and a Christian pastor delivering lectures on the same platform — a first in the programme’s history.

Grassroots devt: Delta philanthropist, Ofili receives Kwame Nkrumah award

Grassroots devt: Delta philanthropist, Ofili receives Kwame Nkrumah award

Delta-based philanthropist, Henry Ifechukwu Ofili, has received the Kwame Nkrumah Special Award of Recognition for Philanthropic Leadership from the African Network for Accountability, ANFA, in acknowledgment of his contributions to grassroots development and humanitarian service.

Aileen Allkins calls for intentional investment in women leaders at TeKnowledge IWD brunch

Aileen Allkins calls for intentional investment in women leaders at TeKnowledge IWD brunch

In celebration of International Women’s Day, TeKnowledge convened senior industry leaders for an Executive Women in Leadership Brunch in Lagos, bringing together influential voices across technology, finance and human capital to discuss the theme “Leadership with Confidence – Women Powering Africa’s Digital Leap.” The event was hosted by Stephanie Imohede, Africa Skilling Leader at TeKnowledge, […]

IWD: FG, celebrates Nigerian women, call for action on rights, justice

IWD: FG, celebrates Nigerian women, call for action on rights, justice

The Federal Government has joined the rest of the world to celebrate Nigerian women as the global community marks the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), calling for stronger actions to protect the rights of women and girls and remove barriers limiting their progress.

Financial sector devt: Scale, resilience, regulatory clarity must evolve together — CBN, bank chiefs, others 

Financial sector devt: Scale, resilience, regulatory clarity must evolve together — CBN, bank chiefs, others 

By Tunde Oso LEADERS from across Nigeria’s banking and fintech ecosystem have unanimously said that scale, resilience and regulatory clarity must evolve together in the development of the nation’s financial sector. These experts were gathered in Lagos for Banking on the Cloud: Regulation, Resilience & the Next Scale Curve, a closed-door executive forum convened by Vontech […]

IWD 2026: Nigeria can’t thrive while women remain underrepresented — NAS

IWD 2026: Nigeria can’t thrive while women remain underrepresented — NAS

-AS Nigeria joins the international community to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has joined the global community in celebrating women and calling for greater inclusion of women in political leadership and governance.