By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE), in collaboration with its partners, has commenced a leadership training for members of the Tahav Women Cooperative Society, established for vulnerable women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps and host communities in Benue State. The training targets leaders of the cooperative […]

As Africa’s digital landscape expands, the need for responsible, well-structured digital leadership has become increasingly evident. Mugasa Victor’s career offers a model for how professionals can contribute to this growth while maintaining ethical standards and institutional trust. Through his work in digital marketing, cybersecurity, and consultancy, Victor has consistently advocated for intentional digital engagement. His […]

By Efe Onodjae Wellington College International has officially launched its Lagos State campus, marking the institution’s first venture in Africa and signalling a major expansion of British education on the continent. The launch, held at the Metropolitan Club on Thursday, brought together senior leaders from Wellington College Education, city developer Rendeavour, Lagos State government officials, […]

By Rosemary Iwunze NEM Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies has submitted its first quarter (Q1) 2026 forecast to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), reaffirming its strong growth outlook following an impressive performance in the quarterly reports released in the 2025 financial year. According to the forecast, the general insurance underwriter projects total […]

By Efe Onodjae The Urhobo Social Club Lagos (USCL), an active member of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), on Sunday held its Annual Thanksgiving Service, using the occasion to celebrate over five decades of survival, renewed stability and recommitment to unity among Urhobo indigenes in Lagos and beyond. The thanksgiving service, which took place at […]

The AD Scientific Index has ranked Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) as the number one university in the Niger Republic. This remarkable achievement is contained in the latest 2026 ranking published on the AD Scientific Index website under the title “Niger: 8 All Universities Rankings 2026.” According to the ranking, Maryam Abacha American […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State Branch, has deployed 5,346 trained volunteers across the state to boost awareness and demand ahead of the Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination exercise, which begins on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The large-scale mobilisation marks the launch of an intensive house-to-house Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young As Nigeria few days ago joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of Education, the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, has warned that the country’s worsening education crisis now poses a serious threat to its economic, social, and security future, calling for urgent, […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Tuesday lamented the persistent disunity among Imams in Ogun State, warning that internal divisions have weakened the collective strength and influence of Muslims in the state. Oloyede spoke at the maiden edition of the Ogun State Muslims’ General Assembly […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The South West Forum of NGOs has called for transparency in the handling of allegations surrounding the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, records of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the group’s convener, Comrade Adebisi Olushina, described the allegations as grave and urged President Bola Tinubu […]