Education stakeholders recently gathered in Lagos for the UCB Showcase Nigeria, a conference hosted by University College Birmingham to examine emerging student recruitment trends and opportunities within the Nigerian education landscape. The event which brought together representatives from University College Birmingham and its Nigerian partners, was attended by Luke Huo, Director of International Strategy and […]

By Tunde Oso The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Plan International Nigeria have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), safeguarding systems, youth empowerment, and community resilience in the Niger Delta. The partnership, formalised during a signing ceremony at the PIND Foundation […]

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has released its weekly broker performance report, showing Cowry Securities Limited among the top-performing dealing member firms for the week of May 25th to May 29, 2026. According to the report, Cowry Securities ranked second by value of transactions executed on the Exchange with a total transaction value of ₦18.19 billion. […]

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul There is an old saying that when one person drowns in a river, it does not prevent others from drinking from that same river. Yet there is a far greater tragedy than a single loss of life, the tragedy of a society gradually losing its reverence for life itself. Across […]

Rest Realty has outlined plans to expand its footprint in Nigeria’s real estate sector through a series of developments aimed at combining residential living, commercial activity and tourism-driven infrastructure. The company, led by founder Stephen Akorede, said its approach focuses on creating integrated communities that blend housing, business opportunities and recreational facilities while addressing the […]

By Ayo Onikoyi For many Africans living in the diaspora, culture often becomes more than tradition. It becomes memory, comfort, and belonging. For UK-based cultural storyteller, creative curator, and co-founder of Odyssey Media House, GbolaJesu Amusa, creating those emotionally meaningful experiences has quietly become part of her life’s work. Through storytelling-led campaigns, cultural programming, youth-focused […]

Heritage Sound Collective CIC, a community-focused organisation based in Doncaster, is making significant strides in fostering community development, social inclusion, and creative empowerment through music, arts, culture, and educational engagement across South Yorkshire and beyond. Established with a vision to unite people from diverse backgrounds, the organisation delivers a range of impactful programmes including live […]

By Progress Godfrey, Abuja No fewer than 600 residents in Waru community, Apo, Abuja, have received education support and relief materials in an outreach programme by the Jessie Eddy Foundation in partnership with L2D International and others. The intervention, held at Waru Primary School, targeted children, women and small business owners, with a mix of […]

Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

In a remarkable effort towards improving education and promoting sustainable development, Izili Nigeria partnered with JCI Ibadan Elite to provide solar lighting solutions to Oba Abass Aleshinloye Grammar School. The initiative was carried out as part of Izili Nigeria’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment aimed at creating a more conducive learning environment for students. The […]