Startup accelerators across Africa are drawing increased attention over how capital is allocated and how innovation is shaped within the ecosystem.

By Etop Ekanem The Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club recently held the charter presentation of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) Leo Club. The FCFMT Leo Club charter presentation was sponsored by Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club. Leo Club represents the vibrant, energetic and compassionate youth arm of Lions Clubs International. It is […]

*Decries weak policy enforcement By Henry Ojelu The Punuka Foundation has stepped up its advocacy for the inclusion of neurodiverse children, calling on government, corporate organisations and the public to take deliberate action to improve their welfare and help them realise their full potential. The call was made during the foundation’s flagship Annual Walk for […]

At a time when rising crude prices should translate into national gain, Nigerians are instead confronted with escalating petrol costs, deepening inflation, and economic anxiety. The renewed volatility in global oil markets, triggered by geo-political tensions in the Middle East, has once again exposed the country’s fragile energy architecture. For a major crude producer, this […]

Can Nigeria’s states anchor development, or are they merely administrative units waiting each month for federal allocations? This question is now urgent. Citizens no longer judge government by constitutional theory but by practical outcomes: food on the table, roads to farms, safety in communities, jobs for young people, and hope in places long abandoned by policy. […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has upheld Chief Benjamin Omale as its Benue State Chairman following a reconciliation meeting of party leaders and stakeholders held in Makurdi.

By Godwin Oritse The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated measures to eliminate trade barriers impeding the free movement of goods and services along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor, with a focus on collaboration and engagement with key stakeholders. In a statement by Tunde Ayagbalo , a Superintendent of Customs and Public […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, and former Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Rasaq Ajala, have called for a decisive shift from mere local government autonomy to measurable, people-centred impact, stressing that sustainable national development must be anchored at the grassroots. Banire, who was represented […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service FFS, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, has disclosed that his personnel saved over 1,700 lives and protected properties worth more than ₦300 billion in the first quarter of 2026 alone. This was he made a rare personal admission — that he was traumatized for two […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Dr. Sam Aboyeji, has emphasised the need for solid spiritual foundations and divine guidance in choosing a life partner, warning that wrong choices in marriage often stem from neglecting biblical principles. Speaking at the just-concluded Switch 5.0, Aboyeji anchored his message on key […]

The Federal Government has introduced a new empowerment initiative targeting smallholder farmers in Akwa Ibom State as part of efforts to strengthen food security and support agricultural production across the South-South region.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union countries to deepen investment partnerships and expand cultural exchanges with Abuja to drive growth and development.

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation (CFDF), led by Dr. Seidu Bello, has commenced free craniofacial surgeries for 35 patients with facial tumours at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The 30th edition of the programme, flagged off on Tuesday, is in partnership with medical experts from the TY Danjuma […]

By Ephraim Oseji A significant step toward nationwide expansion, Blord Group has officially announced its entry into Enugu, marking another milestone in its mission to bring innovation, digital services, and economic opportunities closer to Nigerians across all regions. The announcement, which has generated excitement across the South-East, confirms that Blord Group will be launching its […]

O’tega Ogra’ appointment to the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) marks a significant milestone, underscoring both his professional ascent and Nigeria’s expanding footprint on the global stage. Announced in Stockholm, the development places Ogra at the heart of international marketing discourse. More broadly, it highlights Nigeria’s increasing role in shaping how […]