By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has elected the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka, as the Institute’s 2nd Vice President following a keenly contested election, positioning him on the succession path to the presidency of the Institute within the next four years.In a statement issued by the […]

By Cyril Ozorhampo A coalition of aggrieved veteran politicians, grassroot mobilizers, ward leaders and party faithful in Enugu north senatorial zone has convened to review political situation and persistent neglect of stakeholders in the senatorial zone of the state. The Enugu north senatorial zone has reportedly began strategic consultations and political mobilisation ahead of the […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has applauded the screening exercise for aspirants under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the run-up to the 2027 General elections. Speaking on the ongoing exercise, he stressed that it was ideal to get the right persons to fly the flag of […]

By Nnasom David RNR Global Emporium has concluded its 2026 United Kingdom Fashion Tour, which covered multiple cities as part of efforts to showcase African fashion and engage diaspora communities. The tour, led by Ambassador Rotimi Ramalan, began in London and extended to Coventry, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newport, Watford, Doncaster, Hull, […]

A new online booking hub is bridging the gap between Nigerian creatives and the brands, events, and individuals who need them. Madu Chisom Victor, founder of Booktalents.ng, has announced the launch of a digital talent booking platform positioned as a one-stop solution for discovering and hiring verified creative professionals across Nigeria. The platform covers a […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta No fewer than 1,200 elderly residents of Ogun State have benefited from a free medical outreach organized by the Women’s Wing of the City Boy Movement in Ogun West Senatorial District. The outreach, held at Oronna Hall, Ilaro, in Yewa South local government area of the State, featured free medical consultations, […]

At first listen, Weh Ye does not announce itself loudly. It does not rush to impress or overwhelm. Instead, it settles, almost like a response rather than a declaration. That choice appears deliberate. For Dan RicHeE, Weh Ye is not simply another release under the New Skool Ogene (NSO) identity. It reflects a subtle shift, […]

By Juliet Umeh Kenya has formally joined the TRACE Project, a multi-country initiative aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency and coordination of clinical trial ethics and regulatory review systems across Africa. The expansion of the Trial Regulation and Clinical Ethics Optimization, TRACE, Project is expected to strengthen Kenya’s clinical trial oversight framework through faster review […]

By Ayo Onikoyi GetBundi has announced the opening of applications for TechSis 2026, its flagship digital skills programme for African women, backed by a $250,000 scholarship fund aimed at training 3,000 participants across the continent and in the diaspora. The initiative will provide free training in high-demand digital skills, including Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Data […]

Almond Corporation, a Nigerian fintech building credit infrastructure through open banking, is expanding its education-focused banking platform, Tuition Point, to private universities, deepening its presence in one of the country’s most cash-intensive sectors. The company launched Tuition Point through Almond Nigeria in early 2024, initially targeting primary and secondary schools. The platform allows educational institutions […]