By Matthew Johnson More than 50 women described as “trailblazers and torchbearers” have been honoured by Bukber Communications for their contributions to humanity, mentorship and community development. The recognition took place during an award ceremony and women empowerment and leadership event organised by the media outfit, where speakers emphasised the importance of purposeful leadership, mentorship, […]

Nigeria’s combination of scale, youthful energy and rapid digital adoption is positioning the country as one of the most exciting commerce markets globally, according to Dima Rasnovsky, Regional General Manager, Africa at Glovo. Speaking during a conversation with Omotola Spence, Expansion Lead at Glovo Nigeria, at the Glovo Future of Commerce Summit 2.0, Rasnovsky highlighted […]

By Innocent Anaba The Youth Party has launched what it described as a nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign ahead of its ward, state and national congresses, declaring that it is “the solution” to Nigeria’s political and governance challenges. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement, a party official, Solomon Oyekunle, said the movement was determined to break away […]

UK-based Nigerian data scientist and AI strategist, Ene Ojaide, has been named a recipient of the TIME100 Change and Impact Maker Award

…Our job isn’t done yet – Mbah The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has endorsed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing what they described as his sterling leadership and uncommon transformations across all sectors of the state. The Council, which represents 583 autonomous communities that make […]

By Henry Obetta In a bold and heartfelt demonstration of its commitment to positively impacting lives and communities, top Nigerian lender, PremiumTrust Bank, recently partnered with the Hallelujah Challenge Corporate Social Responsibility team to reward 13 entrepreneurs and small business owners with a total of N50 million in business grants.The grant award ceremony, which took […]

Miva Open University, in partnership with the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, have awarded the first 200 beneficiaries of the Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship. This milestone reinforces both organisations’ shared mission to expand access to quality education to transform communities, grounded in the belief that when access is equal, opportunities can be too. The scholarship is part […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – WITH less than 24 hours to primaries of the All Progressive Congress, APC, a House of Representatives aspirant for Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II, Segun Tomori, Friday, wooed delegates to vote for him as the best man for the job. In a statement signed by him, and made available to Vanguard, Tomori […]

By Vangawa Bolgent, Special Investigative Correspondent | Yola, Adamawa State A women-led non-governmental organisation operating in two of Adamawa State’s most conflict-battered communities has concluded a ten-month intervention that enrolled 200 out-of-school children back into classrooms, established five women-led cooperatives, trained 150 community leaders in governance and advocacy, and generated a documented social return of […]

Comrade Prince Kpokpogri, founder and chairman of the Anti‑Corruption and Integrity Forum, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard what he described as “blackmail and sponsored propaganda” against Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. In an open letter to the […]