By Juliet Umeh In a renewed effort to bridge the gender gap in Nigeria’s financial technology sector, digital payment platform, PalmPay, has reinforced its commitment to women empowerment with the expansion of its Purple Woman initiative. The programme, now in its third year, is designed to nurture, mentor and equip young women with the skills […]

By Henry Obetta Head of Brands and Marketing Communications at Wema Bank Plc, Mabel Adeteye, has been appointed a jury member for the 2026 SABRE Awards Africa, a leading platform that recognises excellence in public relations, reputation management and strategic communications. Her appointment comes amid growing recognition of Africa’s increasing influence in global communications practice, […]

The hashtag #NLPtestimonies surged to the top of the trending chart on social media platform X late Tuesday as thousands of Nigerians shared personal stories connected to the Next Level Prayer (NLP) movement.

The legal and political stand-offs over local government leadership in Osun State has evolved into a logjam in grass roots democracy in Nigeria. What began as a contest over electoral legitimacy has grown into a broader constitutional and governance crisis, with direct consequences for citizens. At the centre of the dispute is the fallout from […]

By Matthew Johnson The Nigeria Revenue Service has inaugurated a committee to review taxation curriculum in Nigerian academic institutions as part of efforts to strengthen tax education and improve the country’s tax administration system. The Curriculum Review Committee was inaugurated at the NRS Academy in Durumi, Abuja.The initiative forms part of the agency’s broader plan […]

“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children“—  Dietrich Bonhoeffer A complex and peculiar crisis is facing the international community today. This is the erosion of ethical norms in countries that should provide leadership to the world through example. For norms to retain their authority, they […]

….hails developmental impact By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, Coalition of Civil Society Network, CCSN, Wednesday, expressed deep support for the re-election of the Member representing Gada and Goronyo Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Hon. Bashir Gorau. A statement signed by the National Coordinator, Comrade Muhammad Aminu, said the Coalition […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Grand Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul Ganiy Abubakir Agbotomokekere, at his residence in Oja’ba, Ibadan. Discussions during the visit focused on leadership, integrity, and the role of prayers in governance.

Dapper Live, the live events division of Dapper Group, has been officially confirmed by Guinness World Records™ as the title holder for the Largest Orchestra for an Afrobeats Concert.

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s International Women’s Day, experts from the Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation have warned that unsafe abortion remains a major but preventable cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, calling for urgent legal reform and expanded access to safe reproductive healthcare for women and girls.The organisation urged government and stakeholders to create […]

By Etop Ekanem, Lagos Guinness Nigeria Plc marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a panel session at its headquarters in Ogba, Lagos, bringing together corporate leaders, development experts, and employees to discuss mentorship, inclusion, and collective empowerment as drivers of sustainable value creation. The event, themed “Give to Gain: How We Create Value by […]

Jos – Stakeholders on Tuesday, convened in Jos, Plateau State, for a policy dialogue aimed at strengthening youth participation in peacebuilding and promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) across communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The dialogue was organised Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) in partnership with, the Dialogue, Reconciliation, and Peace Centre(DREP) under […]

… Sector’s growth hinges on decisive government intervention — RudmanBy Juliet Umeh Industry stakeholders have warned that inconsistent policies, regulatory bottlenecks, and multiple taxation are slowing growth in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure sector. Experts say decisive government action is critical to unlocking the country’s full potential as a leading digital economy in Africa. The concerns were […]

In an era where contemporary African art is rapidly expanding its global footprint, Nigerian sculptor Abinoro Akporode Collins continues to carve a formidable presence through innovation, sustainability, and cultural storytelling.

By Matthew Johnson A human resources practitioner, Mr. Tijani Ogbuade, has received a sum of one million professional development grant at the 2025 HR Conference and Excellence Awards, an initiative aimed at strengthening capacity building and continuous learning within Nigeria’s human resources sector. The conference, organised by HR Talent Hub and sponsored by MIVA Open […]