By Ayo Onikoyi Africa’s greatest challenge is not a shortage of brilliant minds but the inability to connect its vast pool of talent with opportunities that can transform lives and drive development, according to policy and technology expert Chris Ogbodo. From artificial intelligence and global technology governance to immigration, education and leadership, Ogbodo believes the […]

Hon. Oghene Egoh, the former lawmaker, representing Amuwo-odofin Federal Constituency, said that the call by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was premature and capable of undermining due process. Egoh stated this in an interview on Saturday, in Lagos. […]

By Kingsley Adegboye The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, will deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 20th anniversary edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition), scheduled to hold on July 14th, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Lobosway Global Resources, has concluded a five-day training programme on Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for 50 beneficiaries in Abuja. The training, held from June 29 to July 3, 2026, was designed to equip participants with practical skills in data collection, analysis, data visualisation […]

By Juliet Umeh Despite generating an increasing share of the world’s digital data, Africa captures less than three per cent of the economic value created by the global data economy due to weak governance frameworks, a technology and infrastructure law expert has warned. Partner at G&A Advocates LLP, Moses Kipkogei, said the continent’s inability to […]

… as SSU Unveils Innovation Agenda By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU) and Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has urged Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance as essential drivers of economic growth and national development. Speaking at the convocation lecture held as part of the […]

By Ayo OnikoyiFootwear company, Yikodeen, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sorbcontrol S.L, a Spain-based manufacturer of oil spill response and environmental protection solutions, in a move aimed at strengthening industrial safety, environmental compliance, and spill response capabilities across Nigeria’s oil and gas, marine, and industrial sectors. Under the agreement, Yikodeen Company Limited has been […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Governor Ahmed Aliyu has flagged off the free distribution of 157,800 bags of fertiliser worth ₦7.7 billion to farmers across Sokoto State as part of efforts to enhance food security, increase agricultural productivity and stimulate rural economic growth. Speaking at the launch of the programme in Wamakko, the governor […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Music video director Chidinma Onyia a.k.a Niyas Lenz has identified the major mistakes that can ruin the quality and impact of a music video, stressing that a lack of clear creative direction is one of the biggest pitfalls for artistes. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the filmmaker said producing a music […]

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata, has emerged overall winner of the 2026 STEM Quiz and Innovative Challenge Finals, successfully defending its title at the keenly contested competition held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The event, organised by the Young Engineers Forum of Nigeria (YEFON), Yenagoa Chapter, in collaboration with the […]