By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Niger Delta Development Commission,NDDC, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a 600-metre bridge project in Otuogori community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, had collapsed, describing the claims as misleading. The Commission said the incident at the Otuogori-Otuegwe Bridge construction site was an accident involving the […]

LearnStack Academy Limited, an African-built education technology company, has announced plans to expand its digital learning services and establish new institutional partnerships following its participation in the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference and Expo in Abuja. The conference, held from May 20 to 21 at the State House Banquet Hall, Aso Rock Presidential Villa, brought together […]

With an impressive record of strategic investments, landmark infrastructure projects, business expansion, community advancement and humanitarian interventions, Anambra born industrialist and uncommon philanthropist— High Chief Sir (Dr.) Amb. Anthony Ikenna Obele (Okwunze Aguata)— earns a place of pride  among Nigeria’s distinguished business captains. The  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mekens Integrated Nigeria Ltd, Chief  […]

Jeroid, a Nigerian digital asset platform, has appointed Afrobeats artist Olamide as a brand ambassador in a move aimed at expanding awareness of its services beyond existing users of digital finance products. The partnership brings a prominent figure in Nigerian popular culture into conversation with a company that has operated in the digital asset space […]

Two Nigerian pharmacy students, Caleb Okegbemi of the University of Ibadan and Ubaidullah Onoruoyiza Alhassan of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, have received the 2026 Diana Award for their contributions to social change and community development. The award, established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, recognises young people whose humanitarian work and social action have […]