As part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and promote self-reliance, the ARS Entrepreneurship Empowerment Foundation has trained and empowered 70 young Nigerians with vocational and entrepreneurial skills, providing startup tools to support their transition into business ownership.

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, has criticised the continued exclusion of Africa from global discussions on nuclear weapons, saying the continent cannot afford to be sidelined in decisions that affect its future. Speaking at the NIIA’s Foreign Policy Lecture Series, themed: “From Instrumentis […]

— Tinubu laid foundation for stable Nigeria By Dayo Johnson Akure The Director General of BTO for PBAT ’27, Adojutelegan Adesuyi Gideon, has drummed support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, saying his administration has laid the foundation for a more prosperous and stable Nigeria. In a statement issued in Akure, Adojutelegan reaffirmed the […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa A 23-year-old content creator from Cross River State, Christian Abang, has built a career through social media, amassing more than one million followers across platforms. Abang, popularly known as BeautyLord, began content creation in 2022, his breakthrough came with a viral makeup transformation video that attracted thousands of viewers and marked his […]

Levene Energy Holdings Limited has announced a strategic rebrand to Levene Energies Limited, alongside the appointment of new members to its Board

Residents and indigenes of Ile-Oluji Kingdom in Ondo State have executed community-funded infrastructure projects valued at over N1.3 billion, as the kingdom marks the 10th coronation anniversary of the Jegun of Ile-Oluji, Oba Olufaderin Oluwole Adetimehin.

Residents and indigenes of Ile-Oluji Kingdom, Ondo State, have financed and executed community infrastructure projects worth over N1.3 billion.

By Florence Amagiya BENIN CITY — Parents and caregivers have been urged to pay closer attention to changes in their children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, as early detection remains crucial in preventing serious mental health challenges among young people. The Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Dr. Imafidon Osama Agbonile, made the […]

By Henry Obetta BENIN— THE Managing Director of Nigerian Sinotrucks Limited, Alfred Okugbeni, described the ceremonial turning of soil in Benin City as part of Nigeria’s transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-oriented one. Okugbeni stated that the Benin investment is a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening local industrial activity, supporting automotive and transportation […]

By Jimoh BabatundeA Delta State-based socio-political organisation, the Anioma Peoples Forum (APF), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what it described as internal challenges affecting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. In an open letter signed by its Coordinator, Mr. Israel Chuks Okolo, and Secretary, Hon. Edward Nwaodua, the group […]

By Emmanuel Okogba ENUGU — Entrepreneur and creative industry advocate, Jasmine Chinaza Onyia, is gaining recognition for her efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s creative ecosystem through event production, talent development, and media initiatives focused on the Southeast region. Onyia, Founder and Managing Director of NAZMINE360, has spent nearly a decade building a portfolio of projects aimed […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Mandate Group in Ondo State has described the party’s candidate for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Engineer Rasaq Obe, as a credible grassroots mobiliser with strong political appeal ahead of the 2027 general elections.

… Threaten Protest By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to assent to the Police exit bill recently passed by the National Assembly, warning that failure to do so before June 22, 2026, could trigger a nationwide peaceful protest. Speaking to journalists in Akure, the […]

By Etop EkanemLagos—Digital Equity Africa has announced the launch of its flagship international learning experience, the “Live in the Future” AI & Innovation Immersion Summer Camp in Shenzhen China, a pioneering initiative designed to expose young Africans to the technologies, innovations, and ecosystems shaping the future of humanity. This summer, a select cohort of 30 […]

A German entrepreneurship expert, Prof. Harald von Korflesch of the University of Koblenz, has challenged Nigerian universities to abandon theory-driven entrepreneurship education and embrace practical, industry-linked training capable of producing job creators rather than job seekers.