By Adesina Wahab  A huge number of students, academic staff, and campus residents benefited from free, high-quality healthcare services at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, during the recently-concluded FastCare Medical Outreach. The day-long health intervention was specifically designed to address immediate medical needs, ease the financial burden of healthcare, and promote proactive wellness within the […]

By Adesina Wahab The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, has said that when communities see educational institutions in their localities as their own and are ready to ensure their sustenance, challenges such as insecurity in schools, the menace of out-of-school children, OSC, and others would be solved. According […]

Women across the 9 Local Government Areas of Benue South district, otherwise known as Benue Zone C, have unanimously adopted the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state. This was even as the Paramount Ruler of Benue South, His Royal Majesty, Agaba-Idu, (Dr.) Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, Och’Idoma V, on Wednesday, […]

Codar has announced a strategic partnership with Propel, a Lagos and Berlin-based HR-tech platform connecting skilled tech talent

By Esther Onyegbula A new youth empowerment initiative, Young Future Connect (YFC), has been launched to provide young Nigerians with practical skills, mentorship, career guidance and employment opportunities aimed at preparing them for success in an increasingly competitive labour market. Founded by Dr. Uzu Onyemaechi Robert and powered by RUZU Foundation, the programme is designed […]

He has also designed real-time performance dashboards that enable teams to monitor productivity, compliance, and safety metrics

Every era rewards a different form of value. The industrial economy rewarded production. The organizations that could manufacture more efficiently often dominated their markets. The information economy rewarded access to knowledge. Those who could gather, distribute, and leverage information gained a competitive advantage. Today, another shift is taking place. Quietly but significantly, we are entering […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) will host the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series and Awards 2026 on June 23 in Abuja as part of activities marking the United Nations Public Service Day. The event, themed “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” will take place at Nicon Luxury Hotel […]

By Esther Onyegbula More than 5,000 participants, including government officials, business executives, regulators, investors and technology innovators, converged on Lagos for the third edition of the Bluechip Data and AI Summit, where stakeholders examined how artificial intelligence can accelerate Africa’s economic transformation while addressing regulatory, infrastructure and talent challenges. The summit, hosted by Bluechip Technologies […]

. Begin expansion of 1.5m vulnerable residents on social register By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Abia State in strengthening social protection systems aimed at reducing poverty and improving the welfare […]

Imagine sitting in on a virtual meeting where twelve people had their cameras off. The presenter kept asking questions into what felt like a void. No one responded. No reactions. No acknowledgment. Just silence. Then someone typed “??” – a thumbs-up  emoji – in the chat. That single emoji changed the entire energy of the room. […]

By ‘Lade Bandele Twenty-seven years after the return to democratic governance, Nigeria’s health sector remains one of the clearest measures of the country’s broader development journey. It is where public policy meets everyday life: in the primary healthcare centre that opens on time, the maternity ward that has skilled personnel, the pharmacy shelf that has […]

By Esther Onyegbula Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, Chima Anyaso, has called on global financial institutions, policymakers and development stakeholders to rethink the framework guiding capital allocation to African countries, arguing that the continent continues to face unfair financial barriers despite its enormous economic potential and strong repayment record. Anyaso made the call while delivering […]

…Secures Top-Six Finish in National AI Agent Challenge Bluebulb, a leading cross-border payments and treasury management company, has achieved national recognition after its Innovation Team secured a Top-Six finish in the highly competitive DSN x Bluechip Technologies LLM Agent Challenge 3.0, one of Nigeria’s largest artificial intelligence competitions. The team’s groundbreaking solution, the Naija Persona […]

By Tunde Oso DataPro Limited, Nigeria’s leading credit rating agency, has said a well-rated power sector entity stands a better chance of attracting funding because investors can assess its strengths more objectively.  DataPro, in its June edition of Monthly Rating Brief signed by Founder, Abimbola Adeseyoju said, “Rather than relying solely on assumptions or government […]