By Peter Egwuatu Notilian and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to accelerate Notilian’s Birthday Challenge Contest App. Effective Dec. 21, 2025, the collaboration will target Nigeria and broader African markets first validating a high-growth digital celebrations niche with product development, go-to-market support, and funding access. Market opportunity & problem statement […]

· Says blackmailers out to smear his reputation · Highlights key achievements The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, in this interview, responds to allegations of financial misconduct, including alleged N5 billion illegal spending, N578 million unremitted Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and other accusations which he describes as […]

By Joseph Erunke Harare, Zimbabwe, is set to become a continental hub of influence and ideas next February as the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, headlines a distinguished list of African leaders, policymakers, royals, business executives and change-makers to be honoured at the 2026 Iconic African Summit and Honours. The summit, scheduled […]

The Sokoto State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in the illegal occupation of government-owned land, following the demolition of unauthorized structures at the Dambuwa Gidan Babas Water Treatment Scheme.

Nigeria’s plan to raise crude oil production toward 1.8 million barrels per day by 2026 depends not only on reserves and drilling activity, but also on the reliability of infrastructure that transports crude from production sites to export terminals. Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) operates on key oil transport routes, including the Trans Niger Pipeline, […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi  The Och’Idoma and Paramount Ruler of the Idoma Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Agaba’idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji has formally accepted his appointment as the National Patron of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), describing the role as a call to service rather than a mere honour.  The acceptance took place during […]

By Adebayo Bakare A fact many Nigerians will readily agree to is that our health infrastructure, manpower, investment, utility, and gains have improved significantly over the years, more than at any other time in our recent history. But there is one nagging snag: preventable deaths and disabilities owing to poor quality care. The disquiet and […]

US-based activist and academic, Prof. Sandra Chidinma Duru, also known as Prof. Mgbeke, has clarified reports concerning a recent court proceeding, stating that no order was issued restraining her from speaking publicly or directing the removal of her social media posts. Prof. Duru made the clarification while responding to media reports following an interlocutory application […]

On Thursday, 29 January, the usually tranquil intellectual town of Ile-Ife will pulse with an uncommon energy. Inside the Oduduwa Hall of Obafemi Awolowo University, scholars, students, writers, administrators, alumni, and cultural observers will gather for the Second Faculty of Arts Distinguished Alumni Lecture, an event poised to rise above routine ceremony and become a meaningful encounter between memory and responsibility.

By Samuel Bemi The internet has transformed how we bank, shop, work, and communicate but it has also expanded opportunities for cybercriminals. Cybercrime today affects individuals and businesses alike, making awareness the first line of defense. Common threats include spoof websites and typosquatting, where fake or slightly altered web addresses mimic legitimate platforms to steal login […]