By Cynthia Alo Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called on young Nigerians to shift their focus from conventional farming and position themselves across the broader agricultural value chain, noting that processing, logistics, technology, trade, and finance represent untapped frontiers that could drive economic transformation in the country. The charge was made at a youth-focused […]

Since the rebrand announcement in May 2026, Fu Qingyun Wudang Boxing has seen growing interest from professionals, creatives

By Elizabeth Osayande The Administrative and Finance Committee of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has expressed full confidence in the leadership of the Nigeria National Office under the Head of National Office, Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, following its 240th meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State. Recently, the Council announced its readiness and preparedness for […]

…Country deploys $1.25bn in women’s business out of $8bn target By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s investment ecosystem have raised concerns over the slow pace of inclusive financing in the country, revealing that only $1.25 billion has been deployed out of the $8 billion commitment targeted for gender and social inclusion investments by 2035. The […]

By Adesina Wahab A renowned condensed matter physicist and energy expert, Dr. Eli Danladi, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) in recognition of his unparalleled and outstanding contributions to physics and the advancement of science. The award was presented during the 47th Annual National Conference of […]

By Dapo Akinrefon A United Kingdom-based commentator on Nigerian political affairs, Mr Abanikanda Olumoro, has faulted the continued decision by prominent political figures in Lagos State to select non-indigenes for major political offices, saying such positions should primarily be occupied by individuals regarded as indigenes of the state. This followed recent speculations surrounding a possible […]

By Florencemary Nwabueze Stakeholders at a three-day workshop organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos have called for stronger synergy among security institutions in the fight against drug abuse, warning that no single agency can win the battle alone. The workshop, themed Drug Use Prevention Education for Security Leaders: Building Drug-Free […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Amid his growing popularity, Nigerian singer, better known to fans as Winnerman, has explained the reason for his Afro-fusion/Afrobeats style of music. Born on March 26, 1994, the artiste who hails from Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, was raised in Benin City. Ehigie Moses Ikeakhe, in […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Supporters of Gbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State House of Assembly primary for Agege Constituency I, have rejected purported results of Wednesday’s exercise circulating online The supporters, under the aegis of Agbelebu Solidarity Forum, described the results as fake and forged, insisting […]

The uLesson Group has announced that Iheanyi Akwitti, Group Chief Academic Officer and Registrar, will become CEO-Designate of the uLesson Group effective 1 June 2026, and will formally assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2027. Sim Shagaya, Founder and Group CEO, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. The transition, […]