AFED calls for united stakeholder action to tackle africa’s education challenges
By Esther Onyegbula The Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED) has called for a united effort among governments, private sector players, development partners, faith-based organisations and community leaders to address the mounting challenges confronting education across Africa. The association made the call during its two-day conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where education experts, policymakers, […]
Zakat foundation empowers 93 Osun residents with N42m
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Zakat and Sadaqat foundation has distributed N42,948,414 million worth of empowerment equipment to the needy in Osun State. In its 17th Zakat distribution ceremony and commemoration of International Widows’ Day held in Osogbo, 93 people benefited from the Zakat distribution. In its three days programme which commenced at the weekend […]
SME financing gap limiting Nigeria’s economic growth, expert warns
By Juliet Umeh Access to structured financing remains one of the biggest barriers preventing Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, from reaching their full potential and contributing more significantly to economic growth, according to financial experts. Director of Merchant Lending, Seun Oyediran, said despite accounting for the overwhelming majority of businesses in Nigeria and contributing […]
Eshemitan emerges UNICAL’s Best Graduating Medical Student
By Paul Olayemi PRINCESS Ziregbe Eshemitan, daughter of the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty Orefe III, has emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar, Cross River State. The feat was announced at the […]
How Tanzania’s non-alignment strategy is key to its development
As geopolitical superpowers become more unpredictable and volatile, global alliances are shifting. In response, many countries are increasingly placing their political and economic interests at the forefront of foreign policy through more selective partnerships. While the scale of this trend is new, the idea itself is not. It builds on a long history of non-alignment. […]
CSOs give IGP 72 hour ultimatum to review Osun Police Command leadership
A coalition of civil society organisations in Osun State under the aegis of the Network of Civil Society Groups has given the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, a 72-hour ultimatum to review the leadership of the Osun State Police Command.
Be magnanimous, run inclusive govt, Tinubu’s ambassadors tell Ekiti Gov
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Political foot soldiers of President Bola Tinubu under the aegis of Renewed Hope Ambassadors RHA have urged Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who won Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election in a landslide, to be magnanimous in victory and run an inclusive government that unites all Ekiti people for greater progress. The group’s Director […]
How Bamigboye’s investigative journalism exposed crime, abuses – DCR
By Matthew Johnson An Ekiti-based civil society group, Defenders of Civic Rights, DCR, has commended veteran investigative journalist, Babatunde Bamigboye, popularly known as Omo Edema, for his contributions to exposing crime, promoting justice, and amplifying the voices of vulnerable Nigerians. Spokesperson for the group, Laide Ojo, described investigative journalism as a vital tool for uncovering […]
World Widows Day: Widowhood now silent pandemic in Africa — Dame Ayo Jaiyeola
By Chioma Obinna Founder of Serendipity House Widows Foundation, Her Royal Grace, Olori Dame Ayo Yemisi Jaiyeola, on Tuesday raised alarm over what she described as the growing widowhood crisis across Africa, warning that insecurity, poverty and harmful cultural practices are driving what she called a “silent pandemic.” Speaking at the 2026 World Widows Day […]
Edubeta, Tech Coding Club meant to empower young innovators – Olaniyi Olajide
By Nnasom David Olaniyi Olajide, founder and CEO of Edubeta and Kidz Tech Coding Club, is using technology education initiatives to equip children with digital skills needed in a rapidly changing world. Olaniyi began his teaching career in 2017, working as a classroom teacher, ICT instructor, and later Head of Information Technology. His experience in […]
Sterling Bank advocates value addition as Nigeria seeks to boost non-oil exports
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Sterling Bank Limited has called for increased value addition, compliance with international standards, and industrialisation as critical steps towards strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil earnings. The bank made the call during the second edition of its Excel in Non-Oil Export Forum held in Lagos […]
