By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Sir Lucky Workuh, has stated that the political ideologies and philosophies of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, is changing the narratives of the polity of the state. Worluh, who is the oldest President of Ikwerre […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Irene Ezekwe Empowerment Foundation, a support group affiliated with the Tinubu Support Group, on Thursday mobilised thousands of women and youths in Abuja, pledging grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The event, held at the Tinubu Support Group headquarters in Abuja, attracted several dignitaries, including the […]

Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, said the partnership aligns with the company’s commitment to enabling progress, promoting inclusion

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – IN a bid to give citizens a sense of belonging and better welfare, the European Union, EU, and ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, have unveiled the European Union Support for Strengthening Social Protection in Nigeria, ESSPIN,  $2.5million project to boost social protection for Nigerians. ActionAid expressed optimism that the three-year ESSPIN project […]

Folayemi Etomi Daniel, professionally known as Etomi Szn, is set to release his highly anticipated new single, “Pressure,” his second official release of the year. The track arrives at a pivotal moment in his career, following his rebrand from 4la ETM to Etomi Szn, marking a refined artistic direction, a stronger sense of identity, and […]

The University of Nigeria Faculty of Engineering Alumni Association (UNNEFAA), in collaboration with the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), and the Bio-Resources, Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group (BREEERG), will host a seminar aimed at equipping young engineers, academics and researchers with skills in research, innovation and digital […]

By MOHAMMED AINA Last Saturday was supposed to  be a day of triumph for Governor Seyi Makinde. The hall in Ibadan was filled with party colours and political symbolism. Delegates rose to their feet. A new political movement announced itself. The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) handed its presidential flag to the governor of Oyo State […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA — The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has called on the Pope, European governments, Arab states and other institutions that historically benefited from slavery to move beyond acknowledgments and apologies by embracing meaningful accountability for the centuries-long exploitation of enslaved people. The organisation said that while several governments, churches and institutions […]

…engage UNICEF, JICA on Basic Education dev By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has launched Greening Clubs and a Tree Planting Campaign in schools across the state as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and climate awareness among pupils. […]

…says Africa may be left behind A university don, Nelson Kingsley, Rector and Founder of Learn To Live Business School, LLBSUK, has predicted that the global business landscape will witness the full emergence of a new economic order known as the Cognitive Economy by the year 2030, warning that it will favour people who can […]

Serenity Sisterhood Initiatives (SSI), in partnership with Care Connect, has marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 with a far-reaching menstrual health awareness campaign aimed at empowering adolescent girls with knowledge, confidence, and access to essential hygiene products. The outreach, held on June 2, 2026, took place at Ikeja Senior High School and Opebi Grammar School […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi MICRO and nano plastics penetrated seafoods are escalating health and ecological risks to Africa’s oceans with the continent’s exposure potentially double the global rate, a UNESCO-linked NGO, Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) has warned. At the launch of the National Ocean Microplastics Monitoring Initiative (NOMMI) Emmanuel Ejiogu, President YOD, said Africa’s marine […]

Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology operating on the margins of business. Across industries, AI systems are rapidly becoming part of daily operations, transforming productivity, automating workflows, and reshaping how companies approach growth, labor, and decision-making. For executives and investors, the debate has largely shifted from whether AI matters to how quickly it […]

By Adesina Wahab Africa’s leading environmental, social & governance (ESG) focused investment financing organisation, Emerging Africa Group, has organised a one-day investment and entrepreneurial training for students of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja. The programme with the theme, “How to Start Investing at an Early Age”, sought to equip participating students with the tools for long-term […]

By Dr. Cornelius Collins Balogun Expansion is one of the most celebrated milestones in business. New locations, larger teams, additional product lines, and increased market reach are often seen as proof that a company is succeeding. In Nigeria, where ambition is both necessary and admired, expansion is frequently treated as a natural next step once revenues begin […]