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 […]

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 […]

…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 […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Managing Director of Colexa Biosensor Limited, Mr Kingsley Aguoru, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise local pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing as a strategic pathway to achieving healthcare security, creating jobs and strengthening Nigeria’s economy. Aguoru made the call during a recent interview on Arise Television, where he commended ongoing […]

By Peter Egwuatu Energia Limited has appointed Tai Adetokunbo Oshisanya as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective from May 2026. The Company, in a statement stated that Oshisanya joins the Board with over four decades of distinguished leadership experience spanning the energy, financial services, pension administration, and development sectors across Africa and Europe.“Her […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in collaboration with Interferry, has commenced the practical phase of the Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP) with its inaugural in-person training session at the Caverton Marine Ferry Building Facility in Badore. The training which started today marks a significant step in advancing maritime safety and operational […]

De’ Maria Foundation has intensified efforts to address health, educational and social challenges affecting vulnerable populations across the country. Founder of the foundation, Dr Ebitimi Tobuyei, a public health advocate, made this known as the organisation reached over 2,000 beneficiaries through its flagship initiative, The Red Bloom Project: Empowering Girls One Pad at a Time. […]

By Joseph Erunke The suspension of airtime credit services by Nigeria’s telecoms operators has affected an estimated 40 million active users and brought a previously invisible market to the centre of a national regulatory dispute. Public discussion has focused on the legal and political dimensions of the FCCPC’s DEON regulations, but a more basic question […]

The need to equip young people with relevant skills for a rapidly changing job market took centre stage in Akure as Jobberman, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted the Ondo edition of its Career Clinic. The event, held at the FMT Event Centre, brought together students, graduates, job seekers, and career development experts to […]

By Adesina Wahab A postgraduate student of Oil and Gas with Energy Management at the University of East London, UEL, Daniel Olatunji, has emerged as the Director of Diaspora and International Students Affairs of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS. Speaking on his new position, Olatunji pledged to champion inclusive governance. On his vision […]

…as he delivers 7th Professorial Inaugural Lecture By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, has argued that advances in technology and digital communication have fundamentally transformed migration, ensuring that people remain deeply connected to their communities of origin regardless of where they live. Adeniyi made the assertion on Tuesday while delivering […]

By Efe Onodjae Foremost tech company, 21st Century Technologies has struck a business deal with the largest telecom company in the world by subscriber base, China Mobile International to launch a sovereign cloud platform and AI-enabled digital infrastructure in Nigeria. The move aims to strengthen local data hosting, support digital transformation and expand access to […]

By Adeola Badru Efforts to combat avoidable blindness and position Oyo State as a leading hub for specialist eye care received a major boost as Governor Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja and Saudi Arabian partners commissioned the Makkah Specialist Eye Hospital funded by the Albasar International Foundation in Ibadan. The multi-million-naira […]

By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has congratulated Barrister Ismaila Baiyewunmi on his conferment with an Award of Excellence by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State during the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the institution. In a statement by the Zonal Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, the […]

By Nwafor Sunday One year after the Trump administration launched the most dramatic restructuring of American foreign assistance in modern history, the debate over USAID has moved beyond Washington politics. Across Africa, civil society organizations, election-monitoring groups, policy institutes, and governance advocates are grappling with a new reality: how to sustain democratic accountability in the […]