Akubor Tennyson Danladi has been officially recognized as one of the 100 Iconic Personalities of the Year 2026, a prestigious honor celebrating Africa’s most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers. The recognition was conferred during a high-profile summit and gala held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.​Organized by Iconic International Holdings in partnership with the […]

Across much of Africa, access to advanced cardiovascular care remains limited, with many patients relying on temporary humanitarian missions or expensive overseas referrals for life-saving treatment. In Mozambique, however, one physician has helped fundamentally change that reality. Dr. Fidélio Sitefane has emerged as one of Southern Africa’s leading cardiovascular specialists and among the few African […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Ruth Harcourt, professionally known as RuthEffects, continues to solidify her position as one of Nigeria’s leading Makeup, Hair, and Special Effects designers through her company, QloneFX. Since beginning her career in 2018, RuthEffects has evolved from a beauty artist into a dynamic creative force, recognized for blending artistry with technical precision across […]

By Sebastine Obasi Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has achieved 10 million Lost Time Injury (LTI)-free manhours across its operations as of April 2026. This outstanding milestone represents millions of hours of operational activity completed without a single lost-time injury, a testament to Axxela’s robust systems and embedded […]

By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has strongly condemned the xenophobic attacks on foreigners, including Nigerians in South Africa and said it will mobilise to picket South African businesses in Nigeria.In a statement by the Zonal Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, the association expressed deep outrage over the renewed […]

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice and education sectors have called for faster prosecution of perpetrators of sexual violence against schoolgirls. They also called for stronger inter-agency coordination, and a survivor-centred approach to keeping girls in school. A stakeholders’ dialogue, convened by The Inclusion Project, TIP, with support from Malala Fund, brought together government officials, judicial officers, […]

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State, Kenneth Imansuagbon, has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its recent judgment on the party’s internal crisis, describing it as a stabilising development.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth. The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou & Matthew Johnson A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mushin Constituency I, Mr. Owoeye Adeyemo, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Adeyemo, who is set to challenge the incumbent, Prince Nureni Akinsanya, at the party primaries, said his constituents […]

An investor and Managing Director of Skyewise Group, Elvis Abuyere, has commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his anti-cultism campaign, saying it has improved the business climate and encouraged investment in the state.