Detty December rush drives ride-hailing surge
By Dickson Omobola As the Yuletide festivities, otherwise known as Detty December, draw to a close, reports have emerged that travellers relied on ride-hailing platforms to connect seamlessly from the domestic and international terminals at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to other parts of the city. The survey also showed that residents of the […]
Social media and the fragile Nigerian State: A growing threat to national stability, by Usman Sarki
“Where there is no vision, the people perish; but where there is no truth, the people turn against each other.” The question of whether social media poses an existential threat to Nigeria may at first seem improbable. Yet in today’s Nigeria, where the political order is strained, where cohesion is brittle, where cynicism is rampant and […]
2026: Maritime stakeholders must recommit to sectors impact – MARAN
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN has charged maritime stakeholders to recommit themselves to greater impact in the marine and blue economy as the nation steps into the year 2026. In a New Year message to members and stakeholders, the Chairman of MARAN, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year […]
Mental wellness, financial independence must go hand in hand – Chinny’s Unfiltered founder
OKPECHI Chinyere Vivian, founder of the Chinny’s Unfiltered platform, has called for a more integrated approach to mental wellness and financial empowerment
Nemsia Studios to premiere “SuperNowa” January 9 on Prime Video
By Ayo Onikoyi Nemsia Studios is proud to announce the release of SuperNowa , a moving coming-of-age drama exploring brilliance, silence, and the quiet courage it takes to show up in a world that demands too much, too soon. The film premieres exclusively on Prime Video on January 9, 2026 , across Africa and select […]
How three startups beat over 1,000 rivals to conquer LSETF Idea Hub 12.0
In the city where “hustle” is the local dialect, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has just separated the dreamers from the disruptors. After an 8-week gauntlet of high-stakes mentorship and late-night pivoting, the Lagos Innovate Idea Hub 12.0 has crowned three startups as the new vanguard of the Lagos tech ecosystem. From a […]
