SYNAPSE project launches to empower 2,500 youths in Africa, Europe
.As PAU joins international consortium to tackle global challenges By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe The SYNAPSE Virtual Exchange Project has been officially launched as a major international initiative designed to connect 2,500 young people across Africa and Europe to co-create solutions for pressing global issues. The project, which is co-funded by the European Union […]
World Malaria Day: Local drugs, APIs key to ending disease — Emzor
As the world marks the 2026 World Malaria Day, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has declared that scaling local drug production and investing in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, APIs, are critical to ending malaria in Nigeria, which still bears the heaviest global burden of the disease.
Edo cultural advocate lauds Okunbo on Vanguard award
A cultural advocate and Benin City Real Estate Developer Imasuen Amowie congratulated Dr Osahon Okunbo on his recent recognition as Vanguard Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
China committed to demand driven cooperation that respects Africa’s sovereignty – Ambassador Yu Dunhai
The China Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said China remains committed to a demand driven approach in its cooperation with Africa, stressing respect for African autonomy and sovereignty. He said this on Tuesday during the official handover ceremony of the China aid ECOWAS Headquarters building in Abuja. Below is his full speech: The rainy […]
Group urges Niger Delta inclusion in bidding for 50 oil block licences
The Federal Government has been urged to involve the Niger Delta region and oil-producing communities in the business and ownership of oil and gas assets, including marginal oil fields.
NASENI empowers 2,000 Kano households with clean energy solutions
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered over 2,000 households in Kano State with clean energy solutions under its Sustainable Empowerment Programme aimed at reducing the impact of climate change.
Minister Alake commended over ‘No Value Addition, No License’ mining policy
Oluwatope Oluwadarasimi has thrown his weight behind the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, for his firm policy that mining licenses will only be issued to investors who commit to adding value to minerals within Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oluwadarasimi praised Minister Alake’s declaration, made during the Kenya Mining Investment […]
NAUS commends Prince Kasali for philanthropic gestures in Ogun communities
By Ifunanya Ndigwe The leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS), Ogun State chapter has expressed appreciation to Prince Temitope Kasali for his contributions to the society through his Kasali Foundation. In a statement by the Chairman of NAUS, Ogun State chapter, Araba Muhammed Okanlawon, the association noted that Kasali’s philanthropy has helped […]
Eye of West Africa: A new landmark as China hands over ECOWAS Headquarters building
On April 28, 2026, China officially handed over the China-Aid Project of ECOWAS Headquarters Building to the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria.
Olure host communities’ development trust holds first AGM, commissions new Projects in Delta
The Olure Host Communities’ Development Trust (OHCDT) has marked a key milestone in its five-year strategic plan, commissioning seven (7) new projects worth Millions of Naira in its host communities’ in Delta. OHCDT in her maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM). held Thursday April 23 2026 with a tour to the benefiting communities which began with […]
Aminata Sakho’s Vision: Powering Cabo Verde’s rise as Africa’s financial bridge
Cabo Verde has been making steady strides across multiple sectors in recent years.
ADVAN bags WFA President’s award for ‘Project Freedom’
By Efe Onodjae The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has received the prestigious President’s Award from the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) for its advocacy initiative, “Project Freedom,” aimed at promoting data-driven regulation and protecting the freedom of commerce. The award recognises ADVAN’s efforts in tackling regulatory challenges confronting marketers in Nigeria and across Africa, […]
Savings initiative gains momentum as Nigerians urged to adopt financial discipline
CashBox fintech, Sydney Aigbogun, has called on Nigerians to embrace a culture of savings and financial discipline
Low MSMEs participation in support programmes worrisome — SMEDAN
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, has expressed concern over the low participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in available government support programmes, despite huge interventions aimed at boosting business growth. Director General of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, raised the concern during a working visit to Falcon Chemicals Ltd in […]
2027: Mutu begins consultations as constituents applaud infrastructure projects
Constituents of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in Delta State have commended Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, for what they described as his sustained delivery of infrastructure and empowerment programmes.
RUGIPO student, 20, allegedly commits suicide
A 20-year-old Computer Engineering student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Emmanuel Audi, has been found dead in his room.
