Why our workforce crisis isn’t about skills, it’s about systems
By Suleiman O. Abdulahi Talent is Africa’s biggest export but only if it’s structured. Everywhere you look, young Africans are working remotely, freelancing, or migrating. This tells you talent isn’t the problem but coordination. Our challenge isn’t a skills shortage; it’s a system shortage. We train without placement, we certify without connection and we empower […]
Peace Deals With Bandits
In recent months, several northern Nigerian states particularly – Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto – have embarked on a controversial experiment: Negotiating peace deals with armed bandit groups that have terrorized rural communities for years. These agreements, aimed at halting kidnappings, violent raids, and mass displacement, mark a significant shift from the state’s traditional reliance […]
Jide Awobona opens up on playing female role in his latest film, Rise With Me
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Jide Awobona has revealed the challenges behind taking on a female role in his latest film, Rise With Me.
I don’t feel the need to jump on every trend – Cynthia Shalom
Content creator and movie producer Cynthia Shalom says Nigerian audiences are craving more than just entertainment—they want content that is honest, relatable, and meaningful.
Bodija Explosion: Victims seek fresh compensation amid N30bn controversy
Victims of the Bodija explosion and their families have renewed calls for compensation and continued support, two years after the incident that claimed lives and destroyed properties in Ibadan. The demands come amid ongoing controversy surrounding the reported N30bn intervention fund.
Funke Akindele, Timini Egbuson lead Nollywood’s most featured box office stars of 2025
Funke Akindele emerged as Nollywood’s most featured and commercially dominant star of 2025, following the massive success of Behind The Scenes, the highest-grossing Nigerian film of the year.
