By Henry Obetta Founder and Creative Director of luxury fashion house Odio Mimonet, Odio Taiwo Oseni, has called for the revival of large-scale cotton farming and investment in Nigeria’s textile industry, saying it is critical to reducing dependence on imported fabrics and strengthening the country’s fashion sector. Oseni made the call during an interview with […]

By Louis Odion  First, we need to “set forth at dawn” (apologies Wole Soyinka, GCON) onto any of the arterial road abutting the main Lekki highway; or be at a typical crossroads in any of the derelict suburbs between closing hour and sunset to feel the tidal current — that sheer apocalyptic wave — of an […]

Right of reply By Suleiman A. Suleiman Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu “I am still laughing,” so said former President Obasanjo. El-Rufa’i did not mastermind Ribadu’s fall from power. But it is a lesson. Captain Sadauki (rtd) 0802 858 7750 Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu Nuhu Ribadu has not […]

There were celebration chants on May 29, 2026, as President Bola Tinubu marked his third year in office. One of the highlights was that he had stabilized the Naira. Even the opposition could not fault this incredible achievement, with our currency hovering around $1,400. I was going to send a congratulatory message when my Socratic mindset sprouted […]

By Pavel Ursu Each year on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day highlights the health, social, economic, and environmental consequences of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” emphasizes the growing and troubling trend of the tobacco and nicotine industry targeting children and adolescents. Tobacco use remains a leading risk […]

The world has mobilised nearly half a billion dollars to fight the Ebola outbreak gripping Central Africa, yet this “victory” comes with the bitter taste of African inadequacy. Africa secured $498.8 million in pledges, barely $20 million short of the $519 million needed, but the cruel irony is that most of this money came from […]

An advocacy group, Transparency and Intelligence Watch, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against pressure from some APC leaders to return National Assembly members who lost tickets at the party’s recent direct primaries.

Dentsu Nigeria has launched Digital Digest, a monthly publication designed to give CMOs, CEOs, founders, business leaders, and industry stakeholders a sharper read on the shifts shaping platforms, culture, and commerce. The digest is built as a downloadable intelligence resource for decision-makers who need clear, practical direction in a fast-moving digital market. The first two […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called on researchers, investors, and innovators to partner government at all levels in piloting and scaling Artificial Intelligence and digital solutions in agriculture, health, education, and governance.

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi When you stand before a king, be slow to speak, but quick to listen and hear. In Temitope Ogunseitan’s OBA, the King speaks words that reveal things of the distant past, the present, and the future, making your own story unfold as you watch. Ogunseitan’s OBA is not a distant, mystic figure […]

It was a grand celebration as Dr. Oke Idawene, National Convener and Chairman of the Integrity Group of Nigeria, marked his 50th birthday with an afternoon of praise, worship, and tributes in his honour. The event, held at Ellabell Hotel and Suites, Asaba, attracted prominent political leaders, government officials, religious leaders, and associates who gathered […]

…as church leaders applaud second edition By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Celestial Church of Christ,CCC, Makoko National Headquarters emerged winner of the second edition of the Reverend S.B.J. Oshoffa International Juvenile Quiz Competition, clinching the first position and a cash prize of $2,000. The competition was organised by True Word in Season, an evangelical arm of […]

The Federal Government College Enugu Old Students Association (FGCEOSA) has commenced the construction of a N2 billion Innovation Hub aimed at equipping students with skills and opportunities in the digital economy.

By Esther Onyegbula Igbeyinadun Primary School, Shomolu, has emerged winner of the 3rd Dacurate Primary School Leadership Quiz, defeating 14 other schools in the grand finale of the competition held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos. The event, organised by Dacurate Insight Initiative in partnership with the Lagos State […]

By Esther Onyegbula Residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the second edition of the reintroduced monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, with the council leadership commending the level of compliance recorded across communities. The exercise, which was monitored by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Olalekan […]