The Perils of One-Sided Public Policy: Risk, Accountability, and Generational Consequences
By Professor Mannixs E. Paul, PhD Public policy is not an academic exercise. It is the framework through which societies organize opportunity, manage conflict, and distribute responsibility. Every law passed, every reform announced, and every regulation enforced reshapes daily life in ways that often extend far beyond the intentions of those who design them. When […]
Transcending solutions, engineering innovations should drive economic growth – Babatunji Adegoke
A Chartered Surveyor and Civil Engineer, Engr. Babatunji Adegoke has called on engineers to give precedence towards achieving economic value, gains of their innovations beyond providing solutions in the society. Engr. Adegoke made the disclosure while being featured as Guest Speaker at the monthly general meeting of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) Calgary Branch, Canada […]
Hello Labs to host Future Forward Conference 2026
As Africa accelerates into a technology-driven future, the conversation is no longer about if innovation will shape the continent’s growth, but how intentionally it will be done. Standing at the intersection of culture, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology is Future Forward Conference 2026, a flagship innovation event powered by Hello Labs, set to take place in […]
Nigerian tech founder Akukoma Israel makes global mark with Savita app
In a rapidly evolving digital economy, Mr. Akukoma Smart Israel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Savita Global Trading Ltd (Savita App), is positioning himself as one of Africa’s most forward-thinking cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, driving accessibility, security, and trust in digital finance. Born on October 18 in Abayi Ohanze Autonomous Community, Obingwa Local Government Area of […]
Group plans protest over new tax law
ABUJA— The Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CNDCSOs) has formally notified President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, of its plan to stage a peaceful, nationwide protest against the newly enacted Tax Law, citing its adverse socio-economic impact on oil-producing communities. The coalition said the protest is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, and will […]
Okwara pledges continued support for Igbo unity, progress
By Juliet Umeh Chief Livinus Okwara, an Ohanaeze Ndigbo stalwart and founder of Rimax Group, has pledged to support the Igbo people in every way possible to promote unity, peace and development. Okwara made the pledge in Lagos during the official presentation of his Certificate of Honour as Nna Ndigbo in Diaspora. The honour, Vanguard […]
Beauty brand, Winsome by Tah holds exhibition in Abuja
A leading beauty product brand, Winsome by TAH has successfully concluded its first exhibition in 2026 where array of its products, including lip oils, lip glosses, lipstick, and lip Pourch accessories were on display at a highly subsidized cost. The organizer and CEO of Winsome by TAH, Queen Iyimide Shola-Shittu, emphasized the sole purpose of […]
FG signs MoU with 6 professional bodies to train 10m Nigerians
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Federal Governme on Monday, flagged off a free nationwide training of 10 million Nigerians on financial inclusion and literacy. This is just as the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria can reap bountifully from its demographic dividend only if young Nigerians and women are equipped with the needed skills […]
Afro-Alt artist Bellllz unveils upcoming EP OBANTA
Emerging Lagos-based Afro-Alt artist Bellllz, born Adeola Bolujo, is carving a distinctive space in Nigeria’s music scene by fusing Afrobeats, rap, drill, and soulful melodies into what he calls “emotionally healing street poetry.” Raised by his grandparents in a traditional household, Bellllz developed a grounded yet adventurous spirit that resisted conventional paths. While his family […]
Delta women pray against cultism, drug abuse at 19th Mothers Arise Conference
Women from across Delta State on Monday converged on Asaba to pray against cultism, drug abuse, immorality and other social vices at the 19th edition of the Mothers Arise Prayer Conference. The prayer gathering, hosted by the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, held on February 2, 2026, at the Government […]
Westpaq opens state-of-the-art energy industry training facility in Lagos
Westpaq International, in partnership with Subsurface Consultants and Associates (SCA), has opened a cutting-edge Energy Industry Training Facility at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The facility is designed to enhance capability development, leadership, and transformation in the energy sector, catering to integrated energy companies, service providers, and regulatory agencies. The official opening ceremony was attended by […]
