Lucklyn Audu urges artists to vet agreements amid industry growth
By Benjamin Njoku Lucklyn Audu, a top legal expert, is advising artistes to carefully review contracts as the African music industry grows globally. She’s highlighting a troubling trend where talented artists sign contracts without proper legal guidance, risking their intellectual property and future. Audu noted that in today’s industry landscape, though highly profitable, it is […]
Experts launch GoFundPHC to bridge critical gaps in Lagos PHCs
Public health experts in Lagos have raised alarm over persistent gaps in Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs), warning that millions of residents face preventable illness and financial hardship due to weak service delivery.
Allurie officially relaunches, introducing new creator tools and expanding across Africa
By Jimoh Babatunde Nigeria / South Africa — Allurie, a creator subscription and fan-engagement platform, today announced its official relaunch, unveiling new features, broader creator category support, and an ambitious expansion strategy across Africa. Allurie enables creators to monetize their content and communities through subscriptions, tipping, gifting, and live engagement, while prioritizing privacy, secure media […]
Adetola emerges as battle-tested defender
Adesanya Adetola, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder and centre back, is fast emerging as one of the most tactically refined young defenders in the domestic scene following a steady rise through academy football and two demanding loan spells.
SLAN hails establishment of Landscape Architecture Department at FUTA
FUTA now has a School of Architecture, comprising Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Design, and Interior Architecture and Design departments
FG partners Nigeria’s Higher Education Foundation to launch National University Advancement Programme
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has launched the University Advancement Initiative, a programme aimed at enhancing the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s federal universities.
Bayelsa political heavyweights, traditional rulers gather at high-profile event
A broad spectrum of political leaders, lawmakers, traditional rulers and security chiefs converged at a major event in Bayelsa State, underscoring its political and social significance.
Tinubu’s Türkiye visit seen as strategic opportunity for counterterrorism
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Türkiye as a key opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen counterterrorism measures and expand military cooperation amid ongoing security challenges.
2027: Let’s remain united, active for Tinubu’s re- election – DG BTO4PBAT27, Adojutelegan
The Director-General of BTO4PBAT27, a support group for the re- election of President Bola Tinubu, Ogbeni Adesuyi Adojutelegan, has called on party members to remain united, politically active and committed to strengthening the ruling party at the grassroots for the re+election of President Bola Tinubu.
Traditional institution, security leadership converge as Gov. Aliyu’s adviser emerges Sadaukin Gwadabawa
Gwadabawa, Sokoto State: In a ceremony highlighting the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s security architecture, the Sarkin Gobir Gwadabawa, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Lawal Zayyana, has turbaned the Special Adviser to the Governor of Sokoto State on Security Matters, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), as the Sadaukin Gwadabawa.
Intra-Africa trade set for a boost with West Africa industrial summit
Intra-Africa trade is set for strengthening as West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit and Exhibition (West Africa IMT 2026), focusing on industrial expansion.
Ondo PDP House of Rep aspirant, Akinwumi, defects to ADC
House of Representatives aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Barrister Balarabe Abiodun Akinwumi, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
It’s all about spectrum, dear friend, by Okoh Aihe
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, last week, presented the Nigeria Spectrum Roadmap 2026 – 2030 to industry stakeholders. Only the initiates would ever understand why that was ever necessary. Spectrum is not a mere telecoms consumable. It is much more than that. Spectrum provides the oxygen for the telecoms industry to function. Without spectrum the industry […]
Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Monday.Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,420 […]
Mixed reactions follow one-week closure of Onitsha Main Market
The decision by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to close the Onitsha Main Market for one week has continued to draw reactions from stakeholders, legal practitioners, traders, and civil groups across the state.
Awujale selection: Osugbo demands fresh Council of Afobajes
Members of the Osugbo Society in Ijebu-Ode have called Governor Dapo Abiodun, to reconstitute the Council of Afobajes (kingmakers) to ensure transparency and credibility in the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The call was made during the society’s first meeting of 2026 held in Ijebu-Ode.
