Teebigz wins Music Executive Award at 2026 Man On Cheq Awards
Music executive Teebigz has been named Music Executive of the Year at the 2026 Man On Cheq Awards. Teebigz received the honour at the awards ceremony held on September 19, where industry figures and other personalities gathered to celebrate achievements across various fields. The recognition highlights his work within Nigeria’s music industry, particularly in talent […]
WOGEFI challenges narrative around women’s success with ex-LASU VC’s biopic
By Efe Onodjae The Women & Girls Empowerment Foundation International has used the story of Lagos State University Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, to question how society records and celebrates the achievements of women. The foundation’s latest project, Madam Vice-Chancellor: Against the Odds, premiered in Lagos on September 15, 2026, telling the story of Olatunji-Bello’s […]
Lawyer unveils initiative to promote financial literacy
By Nnasom David Maritime lawyer, entrepreneur and financial-literacy advocate, Melvin Ponsak Daji, has announced his new book, Blueprint for Financial Freedom, to promote better financial decisions and help individuals move from financial survival to sustainable wealth creation. In a statement sighted by Vanguard, Daji noted that financial freedom begins with a change in mindset and […]
MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothers
By Chioma Obinna MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation on Tuesday launched an AI-enabled maternal health platform targeting 500,000 Nigerian women by 2030. The Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier will also equip 5,000 frontline health workers with digital tools to detect pregnancy and childbirth complications early and support 500 primary healthcare facilities to provide higher-quality […]
Prioritise human security, rethink citizenship: Scholars charge Nigerian leaders
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — Scholars from within and outside Nigeria have called on leaders to give priority to human security and take another look at the definition of citizenship in the country, so as to tackle the security challenges bedevilling the country. This is just as they wondered how peace could be built in […]
Don’t fear AI, teach children how to use it responsibly — Pro VC, McPherson
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Pro Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University and District Overseer, Pleasure District Headquarters of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Charles Fashola, has urged parents and educators to teach young people how to use Artificial Intelligence, AI, responsibly rather than discourage them from embracing the technology. Fashola spoke while reflecting on […]
