Forgotten by Time: How collapsed bridge left 4 communities stranded in A’Ibom
By Uko Etim ETINAN—For residents of four forgotten communities in Akwa Ibom State, crossing a river has become a mortal threat. Since a 120-metre bridge collapsed on the Efa–Ikot Ese–Ikot Ibok–Ikot Mfon–Ndiya Road in 2011, the communities of Efa, Ikot Ibok, and Ikot Mfon in Etinan Local Government Area, along with Ndiya in Nsit Ubium LGA, […]
Adepoju unveils book on financial stress, escaping debt
For the author of ‘Broke After Pay Day,’ Yemisi Lucy Adepoju, it has become imperative to interrogate emotional, cultural and behavioural patterns behind financial exhaustion.Speaking at the book launch held at Roving Heights Bookstore Lagos recently, she recalled, “as the Chairperson of a cooperative since 2015 and rising to the management level, I saw a […]
Firm raises $76m climate fund to drive Africa’s energy transition
Leading pan-African private equity fund manager focused on sustainable energy and infrastructure investment, ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Limited, has designed plans to unlock African institutional capital at scale and accelerate investment in energy transition and climate resilient infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. ARM-Harith, while announcing the first close of its Successor Fund, a climate transition fund at […]
Kebbi targets $4.1bn investment boom as Idris unveils bold economic reforms
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Kebbi State has set its sights on a major investment expansion following the unveiling of a series of economic reforms and strategic initiatives designed to position the state as a leading investment destination in Nigeria and a gateway to the West African market. The Director General of the Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency, […]
FG targets youth unemployment through technical skills reform
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through technical and vocational training. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said government was implementing the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative, NESRI, a comprehensive education reform programme, […]
Samuel Linus convenes Dear Founder’s WHAT WORKS event
Tech Founder & Startup ecosystem builder Samuel Linus successfully convened the latest edition of the Dear Founder Community
Waste-to-Wealth programme opens new opportunities for Apapa-Iganmu residents
By Esther Onyegbula Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Hon. Jimoh Saliu, has called for stronger collaboration between the Lagos State Government and multinational companies to drive a sustainable waste-to-wealth programme aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and economic empowerment for residents. The call was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held on Tuesday […]
Town planners seek monarch’s support to domesticate planning law in Enugu
By Uko Etim UYO—The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, NITP, has appealed to traditional institutions in Enugu State to help push for the domestication of the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Law of 1992, as part of efforts to ensure orderly urban development. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by NITP’s national leadership […]
Registration opens for GHC as youth-led zero malaria campaign begins nationwide
By Esther Onyegbula A nationwide campaign aimed at mobilising Nigerian students in the fight against malaria has commenced with the opening of registration for the Geneith Health Competition, a health-focused initiative designed to transform secondary school and tertiary institution students into advocates for malaria prevention and elimination. The competition, organised by CEOAFRICA, sponsored by Geneith […]
Lagos to host events for Herbert Macaulay @ 80th anniversary
By Benjamin Njoku Lagos State Government is set to partner with the Macaulay Heritage Foundation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the passing of Herbert Macaulay, widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism. As part of the celebrations, the foundation will launch the “Greatness Series,” a year-long programme designed to showcase the ideals Herbert […]
Women-led schools take centre stage as summit seeks greater investment in education
…CEEO, NCWS Launch Initiative to Support Women Education Entrepreneurs By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A major initiative aimed at strengthening women-led investments in education is set to take centre stage in Abuja as the 2026 Women-Led Education and Social Enterprise Impact Summit prepares to spotlight 131 women education entrepreneurs whose schools are contributing to learning opportunities […]
