Ajuye after dark: How solar power is reshaping life in a forgotten Nigerian town
By sunset, Ajuye used to disappear.Nestled along a dusty farming corridor in North Central Nigeria, the community of Ajuye was a place that fell still after sunset. Once darkness settled over its market stalls and clay walled compounds, businesses closed early, generators sputtered to a halt and much of the town retreated indoors. Traders rationed […]
Mayor Akpodoro hails Eyamu on emerging as UniAbuja SUG president
By Tunde Oso Mayor of Urhoboland and Head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown (AUMFC), His Worship, Eshanekpe Israel Agimor popularly known as Akpodoro—has extended his warm congratulations to Comrade Peculiar Oghenenyerowo Eyamu on her historic election as the President of the Student Union Government (SUG) at the Yakubu Gowon University (YGU), formerly […]
Optasia reaffirms 2026 growth outlook as emerging markets cushion Nigeria disruption
Optasia has reaffirmed its 2026 growth outlook after delivering a strong first-half financial performance, with growth across several emerging markets offsetting the temporary disruption to its airtime credit business in Nigeria. The upbeat outlook comes days after the company highlighted its expansion across emerging markets and growing focus on artificial intelligence-driven financial services, underscoring a […]
Unusual moments in the World Cup, by Azu Ishiekwene
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stages, yet it has been remarkable not only for being the biggest in football history so far, but also for its unusual moments. It has delivered remarkable fan antics, underdog stories, emotional scenes and controversial decisions. On a personal note, because I’m visiting the US and Canada, […]
How Denila’s Agentic AI revolutionises Nigerian political system
By Chidi Okonjo As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins to reshape the Nigerian political landscape, Delta State has become the unexpected birthplace of a technological revolution that promises to alter the future of electioneering across Africa. Dr. Joshua Denila, the gubernatorial aspirant of the Youth Party, has officially deployed an intelligent agentic […]
Akara, kulikuli and our disconnection from reality, by Adekunle Adekoya
SINCE last weekend, the internet was literally rent asunder over remarks made by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. In a video which went viral, the First Lady, in company of other ladies of the realm, was seen advising people, especially womenfolk, to engage in cottage enterprises like frying akara for sale, roasting corn for […]
