Group targets food security with agroecology training for farmers
Youth for Environmental Sustainability and Development, YESD, has expressed commitment to empowering communities, especially smallholder farmers, with practical, sustainable solutions that improve livelihoods while safeguarding our ecosystems. Founder/Team Lead of YESD, Mrs Adesuwa Jang, said this was necessary because of the critical role farmers play in ensuring food security. Jang spoke at a one-day step-down […]
Perspectives on banks recapitalisation and economy
By ARIZE NWOBU The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been proactive and methodical in formulating policy measures to stabilise and boost the economy towards achieving sustainable growth. The Bank started by first of all rolling back the frontiers of its operations and refocused on its core mandates and separated the hitherto blurred lines between […]
SOMEA: Award debuts to honour ‘Hidden Giants’ powering Nigeria beyond oil
The era of the ‘silent contributor’ is over. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Nigeria will officially turn its gaze toward the bedrock of its future economy as the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA) takes center stage at the Abuja Continental Hotel. With the theme: Unlocking the Future, the event would see high-ranking policymakers, global investors, […]
Reflecting on the great AEP revival
By CRISPIN ODUOBUK Forget the sanitised press releases. Here is what is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline, AEP. There are disputes, and then there are situations that test the credibility of the process. What is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline is not a routine commercial disagreement. It is a case study in how terminated transactions can […]
Content strategy determines which startups attract investment — BoredHippo founder
DAVID Munam, founder of BoredHippo, a Lagos-based content marketing agency focused on FinTech, AI, Web3, and blockchain brands, has said that many technically strong startups in Nigeria and across Africa are failing to attract investors and users because of how they communicate.
Airtel Africa Foundation to train young women on tech
By Tunde Oso The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has officially opened the application portal for the DigiLeap Tech Drive, a core initiative in the Foundation’s digital inclusion agenda. The application portal will be open until 8th May 2026. Targeting 200 underserved young women in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, the […]
