By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s information technology and shared services provider, has said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations. The Managing Director of GBB, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to kick […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A new cadre of 100 Digital Champions has been tasked with leading a sweeping technological transformation across Nigeria’s basic education sector following their inauguration by the Universal Basic Education Commission ,UBEC, in Abuja on Monday. The champions, drawn from UBEC headquarters and State Universal Basic Education Boards ,SUBEBs, are expected to […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reconstituted the leadership of the Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, with the appointment of Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Board, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and capacity-building efforts. Princess Emiko has already paid an unscheduled visit to the […]

As the member representing Delta South Senatorial district, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas marks three years at the National Assembly, Executive Director of the Courageous Girls Women and Children Initiative (CGWCI), Ayovuata Courage Uyoyou, has lauded the lawmaker for impactful representation, legislative excellence, and unprecedented federal presence across the District. Ayovuata, in a statement, noted that the […]

The Kwara Young Progressive Forum and Good Governance Initiative has described Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as the strongest governorship prospect for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 elections. The group stated that the APC stands a better chance of retaining power in the state if Seriki emerges as its […]

… PVAC, Afrimedical partnership positions Nigeria as WA’s manufacturing hubBy Chioma Obinna With 99 percent diagnostic imports,  Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward reducing its heavy dependence on imported medical diagnostics with the commencement of local production plans for advanced HIV, hepatitis and syphilis rapid test kits under a strategic partnership involving global healthcare company […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Diplomats visited Kano Film Village to gain first-hand insight into how Kannywood is contributing to youth employment, education and economic opportunity across northern Nigeria. And to experience first-hand how a good entertainment can carry important social messages. The delegation, led by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, […]

The people of Idodo Zone, Governor Peter Mbah’s immediate zone in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State have hosted him to a grand civic reception, describing him as a son in whom they are well pleased. They also donated the sum of N50m towards the governor’s reelection. The people, who trouped out in their thousands, […]

By Mathew Johnson Residents of Festac Town in Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos, weekend, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what they described as the continued disposal of public facilities and open spaces within the estate, warning that the development could pose environmental, security and social challenges to the community. The appeal was made […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Apostolic Faith Church, West and Central Africa (WECA), on Sunday brought its 2026 Youth Weekend to a memorable close with a spiritually uplifting Youth Concert that celebrated sacred music, Christian service and the enduring legacy of the late music director, Rev. John Adelaja Aina. The concert, held at the church’s headquarters […]

By Dr. Elizabeth Aanuoluwapo Ajayi Every society eventually reveals what it truly values, not through its slogans or ceremonies, but through the way it treats those who have become dependent on its protection. In Nigeria, we pride ourselves on being a people who honour elders. Respect for age is woven into our greetings, our proverbs, […]

By Efe Onodjae  Chief Executive Officer of Dashboard Innovations, George Ugbegua, has been honoured with the CEO of the Year – Digital Innovation & Creative Leadership Award at the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards 2026. The award, presented at the recently concluded summit, recognised Ugbegua’s contributions to digital innovation, strategic leadership and efforts towards driving […]

By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria marked the 2026 Day of the African Child, stakeholders in child health, research, and public policy have called for the urgent institutionalisation of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin Among Children (SARMAAN) project, warning that the country risks losing hard-won gains in child survival unless evidence-based […]

By Tunde Oso The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has said it is deliberately shifting focus from transactional marketing to building lasting connections, whose three critical pillars include: community — treating consumers as active co-creators; culture — prioritising authentic local expressions over imported models; and connection — building human and technological bridges for […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Wife of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Mrs. Olukemi Oluyede, has assured women, youths and vulnerable groups that the administration of her husband, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, will place their welfare and empowerment at the centre of governance if elected in the June 20 governorship election. Speaking with journalists […]