The power of compelling storytelling, amplified by creative talent and modern filmmaking technology, has once again demonstrated its value after telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria rewarded the creators of an outstanding short film with a N5 million cash prize.

….Says over 100 million Nigerians reached through awareness programmes By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The MTN Foundation has disclosed that it has committed about ₦33 billion to various development projects, programmes and initiatives across Nigeria as part of efforts to promote youth development and combat substance abuse. The Foundation said the interventions have directly impacted […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The US President, Donald Trump, has said the peace deal with Iran is in its final stages and suggested that the strait of Hormuz could open up in two or three days if an agreement with Tehran is secured. “It will open up immediately upon signing,” he told reporters […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have raised concerns over the mounting challenges confronting women-led schools, calling for urgent government intervention to improve access to finance, strengthen policy support, and provide institutional backing for female education entrepreneurs driving learning in underserved communities. The call resonated strongly at the 2026 Women-Led Education and […]

THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, SAN; the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN; a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Abdu Aboki, yesterday, proffered ways of deepening Nigeria’s democracy to ensure credible elections that produce leaders capable of delivering democratic dividends to the people.

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – ​The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to drive technological innovation to transform the nation’s economy. ​He made the call during the official commissioning and handover of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. ​A statement issued by […]

By Adeola Badru The director of the City Boys Movement in Oyo State, Olufemi Onireti, has donated N1 million to the family of the late Michael Oyedokun, the teacher who was beheaded during the recent kidnapping tragedy involving teachers and pupils in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, while also awarding scholarships to […]

The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa, following recent xenophobic attacks, would arrive Lagos tomorrow mornin

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company has announced the appointment of Anant Badjatya as Group Chief Executive Officer, following its most recent landmark US$215 million equity raise. This is strengthening its leadership team to execute its next phase of pan-African expansionAnant joins Spiro with more than two decades of leadership experience across India, the Middle […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a major move aimed at accelerating agricultural productivity and strengthening Nigeria’s food security drive, the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority, ELRA, and the National Agricultural Development Fund ,NADF, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding ,MoU, to expand farmers’ access to modern agricultural machinery through structured leasing arrangements. The agreement, signed […]