How to think about Nigeria’s creator economy
By David I. Adeleke Somewhere in the Philippines, a YouTuber based in Nigeria is going viral. His comment section is full of Filipinos and Latina women, his sound is being used in videos he will probably never see, and his analytics show that most of his audience has never set foot in Nigeria. By every […]
Maritime Academy of Nigeria projects N24bn revenue
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria has projected a total revenue of N24.01 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, while unveiling plans to expand training opportunities for cadets and students.
Africa poverty crisis deepens as ILO warns of protection gap
ILO has raised fresh concerns over widening poverty levels in sub-Saharan Africa, warning that weak social protection systems
NURTW, RTEAN to suspend operations for two hours on sanitation days in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Transport unions in Lagos, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), have agreed to suspend commercial operations for two hours on monthly environmental sanitation days. Under the arrangement, no commercial vehicle will load passengers at parks and garages between […]
Wema Bank bags global SME Banking Innovation Awards
By Matthew Johnson Wema Bank has won the SME Financier of the Year and Best SME Lending Product – Digital Bank awards at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, in recognition of its contributions to expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awards, presented on March 12, 2026, celebrate financial institutions […]
Lagos deploys Solar Power to bridge electricity gap in MDAs
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transitioning public infrastructure to renewable energy, with plans to deploy solar power systems across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This follows the commissioning of a 150 KVA outdoor solar power system at Radio Lagos and Eko FM, replacing diesel generators to […]
