Dangers of state governments bankrolling mass weddings

Dangers of state governments bankrolling mass weddings

Kano’s recent announcement that it spent N1.5bn to bankroll mass weddings should prompt national alarm rather than applause. Kano State remains rampant in the worrying roster of northern states – including Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Borno – that have for years organised and financed large-scale nuptial ceremonies. Authorities offer three common rationales: to reduce […]
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Nigerian researcher Emmanuel Fadipe to speak at global public health summit

Nigerian researcher Emmanuel Fadipe to speak at global public health summit

Nigerian researcher and public health scholar Emmanuel O. Fadipe of the University of Hohenheim, Germany, has been selected as a speaker at the 6th Global Summit on Public Health (GSPH 2026), joining leading scientists, physicians, researchers and public health experts from around the world to discuss emerging global health challenges.

Tech Innovator, Azzim Aina rewrites the rules of AI

Tech Innovator, Azzim Aina rewrites the rules of AI

By Ebele Orakpo ABEOKUTA, Nigeria — In the bustling capital of Ogun State, a new wave of tech talent is quietly reshaping the global digital landscape. Leading this charge is Azzim Aina, an Abeokuta-bred senior product designer and technology entrepreneur leveraging artificial intelligence to solve critical gaps in education, financial governance, and cyber security. The […]

Adeleke reaffirms commitment to higher education, inaugurates projects at University of Ilesa

Adeleke reaffirms commitment to higher education, inaugurates projects at University of Ilesa

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education, saying the government will continue to invest in the development of tertiary institutions across the state. Speaking on Tuesday while inaugurating projects at the University of Ilesa, Adeleke said his administration remains committed to […]

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria receives IFC EDGE certification for Lagos head office

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria receives IFC EDGE certification for Lagos head office

By Kingsley Adegboye Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has been awarded the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification for its Head Office in Lagos, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to sustainable operations and responsible business practices. The EDGE Green Building Certification recognises Standard Chartered’s investment in sustainable building […]