China, the Lagos Plan of Action, AU Agenda 2063 and AfCFTA: Resuscitating the Dream of African Industrialisation, by Usman Sarki
“Development is not a gift from the outside; it is the outcome of a people’s own efforts“— Julius K. Nyerere Africa’s quest for industrialisation did not begin recently with China, nor does it depend on China for its intellectual legitimacy. Even before Beijing emerged as a major development partner on the continent, African leaders had already […]
From Storyteller to Juror: The continuing evolution of Anietie Udoh
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa For much of the last two decades, African communicators had been preoccupied with visibility. The goal was to be seen, heard, and sometimes acknowledged by global platforms that defined excellence elsewhere. In recent years there’s been a shift from seeking visibility to authority, and few careers illustrate this trajectory more clearly than […]
LynX Ride launches as digital mobility, logistics platform
LynX Ride, a cutting-edge technology platform for smart mobility and digital transportation, has emerged as a comprehensive solution designed to transform how people move, connect, and handle logistics in the modern economy. Operated under parent company SwiftEx Courier LLC, LynX Ride integrates ride-hailing, parcel delivery, airport transfers, and scheduled services into a single, user-friendly digital […]
MeL set to launch high-energy two-track capsule
As the Nigerian music scene enters its most competitive year yet, rising Rap and Afro-fusion artist MeL is preparing to make a strategic and high-impact statement. On January 23rd, 2026, the artist will officially release a two-track capsule project, signaling a significant evolution in his creative trajectory and production standards. For MeL, this release is […]
Tech entrepreneur Efungwu Opata weds Chinelo Umeanaka in grand traditional ceremony
Tech entrepreneur Opata Efungwu, Co-Founder of Bammby, has traditionally married his partner, Chinelo Anastasia Umeanaka, in a culturally rich ceremony held on 6th December 2025 in Ezinifite, Anambra State.
Police confirm abduction in Kaduna, deploy tactical units for rescue
The police said its initial response was not a denial of the incident but rather a measured response pending confirmation of details from the field.
