Japa worsening shortage of orthodontists in Nigeria — Smile360
By Chioma Obinna One of Nigeria’s leading dental healthcare providers, Smile360 Dental Specialists, has raised an alarm over the growing shortage of dentists and orthodontic specialists in Nigeria, warning that the migration of healthcare professionals abroad is worsening access to oral healthcare services across the country. The Chief Executive Officer of Smile360, Dr. Amy Shumbusho, spoke […]
Ex-Reps spokesperson Zakari Mohammed emerges Kwara ADC primary consensus guber candidate
Ex- House of Representatives spokesperson, Hon Zakari Mohammed has emerged the gubernatorial candidate of African Democratic Congress ADC for Kwara state in the 2027 general elections. Mohammed a frontline politician emerged as a consensus candidate of the party, in Kwara, he was a former Commissioner for Information and Energy is a strong grassroots politician who […]
Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Real Madrid players missing
Lamine Yamal leads Spain’s squad for the World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino
Nigeria, much of Africa helped build foreign football market, why won’t we build ours?
By Paul Lucky Okoku Arsenal’s 22-year triumph is worth celebrating — but Nigeria must also ask why we pour so much passion, money, and identity into foreign football while our own league struggles for attention. Support abroad, but do not abandon home. No nation builds greatness—whether in football, education, healthcare, or industry—by outsourcing its passion, […]
FRC takes actuarial science advocacy to Lagos secondary school
By Babajide Komolafe The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, has intensified efforts to promote the study of Actuarial Science among young Nigerians by taking its advocacy campaign to secondary schools. As part of the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme, NADP, advocacy outreach, officials of the Council visited Babs Fafunwa Millennium Secondary School, Ojudu, Lagos, where […]
FG, AGILE advocate fresh lens on girls’ stories with Madubi
By Juliet Ebirim “Madubi,” the Hausa word for mirror, took centre stage in Lagos as education stakeholders, media professionals and communication experts gathered to examine how girls and women are represented in society and why those narratives matter beyond the headlines. The media campaign, launched by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Adolescent Girls […]
Enegix petitions EFCC, ICPC over dispute on Ebonyi road project
By Emmanuel Elebeke Enegix Construction JV PMCC Ltd has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over a dispute surrounding its Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, RAAMP, contract in Ebonyi State. Addressing journalists at a press conference, the company said it was […]
Power balancing, inclusiveness key to Abia North Senate race – Group
By Lawani Mikairu Abia Indigenes for Equality , AIE , a group of political stakeholders in Abia North Senatorial District, has intensified calls for inclusiveness, equity and fair representation ahead of the 2027 senatorial contest under the Labour Party (LP). The group, in a statement by its President, Comrade Chukwuemeka Eze, warned against the concentration […]
Tinubu sweeps Sokoto APC presidential primary with 301,000 votes as Gov Aliyu announces results
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State on Saturday conducted its presidential primary election across the 23 local government areas of the state, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerging overwhelmingly victorious in the exercise described by party officials as peaceful, transparent and credible. The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu […]
Orekoya thanks Somolu residents for renewed mandate, promises greater service
By Adesina Wahab The lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency 01 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to residents of the constituency following his reelection for another term, describing the victory as a reflection of the people’s trust and confidence in his leadership. Orekoya, who secured victory at the […]
Africa’s female economy is system-design problem, not visibility problem – Leaders argue at ASP Summit 2026
Leading African operators across film, telecoms, fashion and retail have made the case that the continent’s female economy remains chronically undervalued
At ASP Summit 2026, Bolanle Austen-Peters and D’banj make case for creative IP as bankable value
They spoke at the Africa Soft Power Summit 2026 in Nairobi during the Creators as Economic Power: How Influencers, Artists and Storytellers Are Shaping Africa’s Global Position panel
Jubilation as APC declares Abiola candidate for Agege Constituency I
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Supporters and residents across Agege Constituency I trooped out in jubilation following the declaration of Gbenga Abiola popularly known as Agbelebu, chants, celebrations, and widespread excitement greeted what many described as a victory for grassroots politics and people-oriented leadership. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and solidarity as residents, youths, women, and […]
NHEA 2026 voting begins as Nigeria honours healthcare excellence
By Chioma Obinna The race for Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare honours has officially begun as organisers of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) opened online voting for the 2026 edition, setting the stage for what industry stakeholders have described as a celebration of innovation, quality service and transformation within the nation’s healthcare sector. Popularly regarded […]
Ruby Ihekweme: New generation of digital leaders redefining talent development in Africa
Ruby Ihekweme is widely regarded as a rising leader in digital talent development, applying technology-driven solutions to one of the continent’s most pressing challenges
Institutionalising creativity: China as case study — Building ideas challenge and bank for sustainable development
By Victor-Bandele Dada In the twenty-first century, the wealth of nations is increasingly determined not simply by natural resources, geographical advantage, or industrial output, but by the ability to continuously generate, organize, and apply ideas. The global competition for development has gradually become a competition of intelligence, innovation, and creativity. Nations that succeed in transforming ideas […]
