Forgotten for decades: Community bemoans govt neglect, broken promises, insecurity
By Chinedu Adonu For decades, the people of Umabor Eha-Alumonah in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have remained faithful to successive governments. They voted during elections, supported political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated […]
Powered by Renewables: The world is paying attention, you should too
There is a shift happening, and it is a good one, one that is set to help Nigeria achieve its industrial and $1 trillion ambition
An expose on Herbert Macaulay, the first Nigerian nationalist (1)
Being keynote address delivered by Rtd. Navy Commodore, Olabode George, at the 80th anniversary of the death of Herbert Macaulay, in Lagos. I consider it a great honour and privilege to have been invited to deliver this epochal memorial lecture in honour of one of the most remarkable figures in the history of our nation, Herbert […]
Prof Doherty: Honouring a scholar, strengthening a profession at UNILAG
The choice of UNILAG was both fitting and strategic. Together with ABU, Zaria, The University pioneered postgraduate Landscape Architecture education
Borno govt urged to show commitment to end Boko Haram
By Jimitota Onoyume Arewa leader Alhaji Musa Saidu has lamented the over twenty years of killings and kidnappings in Borno state by Boko Haram, urging the state government to be actively involved in the fight to end the menace. Saidu who spoke on the heels of the recent abduction of an unspecified number of students […]
RHI distributes food items to widows, persons with disabilities in Jigawa, launches Green Nigeria challenge
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) under its Social Investment Programme (SIP) has distributed food items to widows, persons living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Jigawa State. The initiative, which is the pet project of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has also inaugurated the Green Nigeria Challenge […]
Standard Chartered Foundation, Enterprise Devt Centre, Village Capital announce top 11 finalists for Women in Tech Accelerator Nigeria Cycle 7
The Women in Tech Accelerator is an annual philanthropic programme for young, women entrepreneurs, led by the Standard Chartered Foundation and delivered in collaboration with Village Capital
Lafarge unveils new corporate identity as HBM Nigeria
By Efe Onodjae Lafarge Africa Plc has officially unveiled a new corporate identity and name, now to be known as HBM Nigeria Plc, marking what the company described as a major milestone in its transformation journey and strategic realignment under a new shareholder structure. The announcement was made at a formal unveiling event in Lagos, […]
Pathway Advisors leads Pivot Integrated Energy N300bn CP to scale fuel supply
By Nkiruka Nnorom Pathway Advisors Limited has announced its role as lead issuing house to a N300 billion Commercial Paper, CP, programme for Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited, reinforcing its leadership in capital market advisory and energy sector finance. The transaction was formally concluded with the execution of programme documentation following the completion of all […]
Lawal’s investments in health, education, infrastructure making desired impact – Auditor General
Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration’s investments in health, education, agriculture and infrastructure are making the desired impact across the state. The Zamfara State Auditor General, Abubakar Damaligi, revealed this yesterday during the training of Audit Office staff. Officials of the Zamfara State Audit Office have been trained on performance audits aimed at ensuring public funds deliver […]
LAFGHECA holds 13th inter-collegiate games in Lagos, as legacy colleges compete
By Ebele Orakpo The 13th edition of the Lagos First Generation Heritage Colleges Association, LAFGHECA Intercollegiate Games was held at Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The annual multi-sport event brings together Lagos State’s legacy secondary schools established in or before 1960 to foster unity, healthy rivalry, and grassroots sports development. Fourteen schools […]
Ondo women, youths storm Odigbo, demand APC declare Fajemirokun-Ajayi winner of Reps Primary
By Omeiza Ajayi Hundreds of women and youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday took to the streets of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, demanding that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) declare Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi as the authentic winner of the House of Representatives primary for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency. The […]
Firm tops 4,000 off-market listings in first month
Business acquisition platform BusinessLocating.com has announced that it surpassed 4,000 exclusive off-market business listings within its first 30 days of operation, highlighting growing demand for confidential business sale transactions. The members-only acquisition marketplace said it added between 20 and 100 new business opportunities daily during the period, attributing the growth to direct seller outreach, proprietary […]
Nigerian-founded Houston Beauty Salon creates 200 jobs in two years — Jalia Nassolo
HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Houston-based luxury beauty salon founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Jalia Nassolo has created approximately 200 jobs within two years of its establishment. Nassolo, founder and Chief Executive Officer of America’s Express Braiders LLC, which operates as Jalia Walda Salon, disclosed this in a statement highlighting the company’s growth and impact on workforce […]
Olaopa tasks NIPR on development communication
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations ( NIPR) to give attention to development communication to fix the country. Olaopa made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting of public relations experts under the auspices of the Professional Platform of […]
Akanbi bows out as Nigerian Tyre Marketers celebrate his achievements
By Theodore Opara After twenty years of meritorious service as President of the Association of Nigeria Tyre Marketers, and pioneer Chief Executive officer of Africa Tyre Village, Alhaji Issa Mohammed Akanbi on Thursday, bowed out of office in a glamorous ceremony attended by many stakeholders from the market sector, Trade Fair Complex Community, and within […]
