By Moses Nosike The Ijaw Initiative Movement, next month in Lagos holds a three-day cultural festival in a bid to promote unity, peace, culture and tourism, among Ijaws both at home and in the diaspora. The event tagged, “The Africa Ijaw Cultural Festival, 2026”, is the first of its kind, aimed at promoting Ijaw pride. […]

Parallex Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment by rewarding 10 outstanding athletes from the Lagos State contingent to the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba with ₦1 million each, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at celebrating excellence and inspiring the next generation. The award presentation, held at the […]

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperative societies through financing, digital innovation and institutional reforms aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth and peaceful communities. Sanwo-Olu made the reaffirmation at the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives held at the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED) Multipurpose Hall, Ikeja, with the theme, […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AN Adjunct Professor of SouthWest CommonWealth Eduversity UK, Dr Gregory Elayeche Oko, has hailed the Governing Council and Management of the University launch of the first cohort of its three-month diploma scholarship programmes and for graciously approving the expansion of beneficiaries from the initial 200 to 700. Meanwhile, the approval […]

By Ayo Onikoyi A Nigerian researcher specialising in ageing and digital health, Christine Ine, has warned that millions of older adults are being unintentionally excluded from the benefits of digital healthcare because many technologies marketed as “user-friendly” are not designed with their needs in mind. Ine, who is based in the United States, made the […]

…As seven undergraduates benefit By Adesina WahabThe Managing Director of Rite Foods Nigeria Limited, Mr Seleem Adegunwa, has said the future of Nigeria will be shaped by the quality of its young people and therefore nothing should be spared in encouraging and empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, professionals, and nation-builders. He stated this […]

By Nnasom David Fashion designer Amadi Marvellous Harchimenum is expanding his luxury fashion brand, Amadi Atelier, from the United Kingdom, positioning the label around bespoke craftsmanship, premium garment construction and personalised client experiences. Amadi, the founder and creative director of the fashion house established in 2021, says his approach to luxury fashion is rooted in […]

…As Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals is 40 By Adesina WahabIwosan Lagoon Hospitals has reaffirmed its commitment to advanced cardiovascular and vascular care in Nigeria by hosting a Doctors’ Forum on “Endovascular Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease: Saving Limbs & Lives.” as part of activities marking its 40th anniversary. The Continuing Medical Education-accredited forum was held recently […]

Nigerian Afrobeat and Afropop artiste, KAVOREX, is gradually carving a niche for himself by combining contemporary African sounds with themes inspired by everyday life, including love, ambition, resilience and personal growth. Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, KAVOREX developed an interest in music at an early age, writing and recording songs before temporarily putting his musical […]

…receives US congressional commendation By Joseph Erunke President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, has received international recognition for his contributions to public service, leadership and good governance after being honoured at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) held in London, United Kingdom. Masari was recognised for […]