Kazeem Ojoye leads other VIPs to AYEESSI in Ibadan
By Chioma Okoye It’s that time of the year again for young people in the tech industry to pitch their ideas to a panel of investors and enthusiasts. The event which is under the aegis of African Youth Educational Empowerment and Social Support Initiative is putting together the “pitch your startup tech idea” in Ibadan […]
Cabotage fund to be disbursed soon – NIMASA
By Ediri Ejoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said the long-awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will be disbursed in the coming months, with rollout expected in the second quarter of 2026. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, represented by Mrs. Nneka Obianyor, Director of Reforms Coordination and Blue Economy, […]
Ironbar to Otu: Your twin awards shows deepen commitment, endorsement of leadership
By Henry Obetta The Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, has described as a resounding endorsement of leadership defined by substance rather than spectacle, the recent twin honours of Doctor of Humanities by the Modibbo Adama University, Yola and the Governor of the Year by The Sun […]
Maduekwe develops diagnostic model to guide aid negotiations in electricity sector
By Esther Onyegbula A Nigerian energy expert, Ms. Monica Maduekwe, has developed a diagnostic tool aimed at helping governments in the electricity sector critically assess the long-term institutional implications of financial aid and donor-backed incentives before agreements are finalised.Maduekwe, founder of PUTTRU, an Africa-focused platform providing expert financing solutions to the energy sector, developed the […]
Boss Director experiments with Amapiano and Afro-Fusion in new singles – ‘Philomina,’ ‘Shakina’
Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist Boss Director is drawing attention with two recent releases, “Philomina” and “Shakina,” showcasing evolving blend
Nigerian schools’ sanitation gap undermining girls’ dignity, education – Prof. Emelonye
By Esther Onyegbula An international human rights scholar, Professor Uchenna Emelonye, has warned that Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation deficits, particularly in schools, are undermining girls’ dignity, health and access to education, urging governments to treat water and sanitation as urgent human rights priorities. Emelonye made the call while speaking at the African Union Pre-Summit […]
