Nigerians and Africans have no friends in Israel. They may, amongst the Israeli people, but not in its establishment which is wedded to a philosophy of violence, repression, exploitation and genocide. Therefore, Nigerians must be on alert and view with suspicion, Israel’s overt and strenuous attempts to befriend the continent, particularly Nigeria. These were part of […]

By Nnasom David In a powerful address at the Plug and Play x NIMENA Innovation Night during Singapore Maritime Week, Engr. Dr. Eferebo I. Sylvanus, the National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, issued a clarion call for Nigeria to transition from a passive participant in the maritime sector to […]

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have commended what they described as improved security and increased political inclusion in Southern Kaduna, expressing support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani, and a House of Representatives aspirant, Hon. Anthony Sylvester.

By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe The Coalition for the Elimination of Imperialism in Africa has called on the Federal Government and other African states to sever diplomatic relations with Israel to protect continental sovereignty and end what it describes as a sophisticated security complex used for political repression. The programme was organised to mark […]

By Esther Onyegbula Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innovest Afrika, Femi Moito, has said the organisation’s core objective is to bridge the persistent funding gap facing African startups by connecting founders to global capital, mentorship, and scalable market opportunities. Speaking in an interview, Moito described access to funding as the most critical barrier confronting […]

By Esther Onyegbula Residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, as council authorities intensified enforcement and supervision across major roads and communities. The exercise, observed between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., saw households, traders and community groups cleaning drainages and […]

By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has stated that approximately 10 million Nigerians are expected to benefit from the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, which aims to stimulate grassroots economic activity. The minister spoke after being appointed grand patron by Nigerian councillors under the aegis of the National […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A group within the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos, operating under the umbrella of The Mandate Movement, TMM, in Oshodi/Isolo Constituencies 1 and 2, has rejected an attempt to impose candidates through undemocratic means, warning that it will resist efforts to manipulate the party structure for individual interests. Those in the […]

A digital payments and international remittance platform operating at the intersection of African and global commerce company, Platnova Technologies Limited, has called for stronger collaboration and integrated financial infrastructure across Africa as it took centre stage as a key sponsor at the BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026. The summit, organised by BusinessDay Media Limited, in Lagos, […]

Women under the aegis of Ijaw Women Advocates for Justice (IWAJ) have called for fair hearing, due process and adherence to the rule of law in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke in the United Kingdom.

By Dickson Omobola Nigerian carrier, ValueJet, has received the Most Passenger-Friendly Domestic Airline Award, which reflects its commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience, with a strong emphasis on comfort, reliability, affordability and service quality across its expanding domestic and regional network. The airline got the recognition at the 15th edition of the Nigeria Aviation, […]

In a heartwarming display of friendship and communal bonds, the Okete family of Igugu town in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has extended warm felicitations to Mr and Mrs Dike Jonas on their recent wedding and traditional marriage ceremony.

At a time when Africa’s creative economy is emerging as a critical pathway for youth employment and global influence, BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers and a longstanding champion of creativity has opened submissions for the seventh edition of its flagship Art Master Africa competition, offering artists across Africa a platform to turn creativity into opportunity.

The Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria’s foremost development finance institution, has been recognised by Global Finance Magazine as the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance (Nigeria) at the 2026 Global Sustainable Finance Awards. This prestigious recognition affirms BOI’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the heart of its operations and lending strategy. The award reflects the bank’s […]

By Godwin Oritse The Chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators of Nigeria (STOAN) and Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of ENL Consortium Limited, Olori Vicky Haastrup, has been named Vanguard Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and business landscape. The prestigious accolade was presented in Lagos on […]