Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, contributing over 18 percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, yet a significant gender gap in digital skills continues to limit women’s participation in this growth.

This Easter, Amstel Malta, Nigeria’s premium malt drink, is bringing families together across Eastern Nigeria with the Amstel Malta Easter Village, a multi-city festive celebration set to take place in Aba, Awka, and Enugu from 4–6 April 2026.

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor One of Nigeria’s ICT companies, ipNX, has said that women empowerment will help promote diversity in the country’s tech ecosystem. Aligning with the 2026 theme of International Women’s Day, IWD “Give to Gain”, ipNX said it executed a series of impactful initiatives designed to inspire, educate, and support the next […]

A women’s advocacy group, Peace, Progress and Unity Global Initiative, PPUGI, has called for increased participation of women in governance, politics and leadership. The group stressed that the call has become necessary as women remain underrepresented despite their capacity and contributions to nation building as the 2027 general elections approach. The Founder PPUGI, Ambassador, Farida […]

— Say Ondo gets brighter with project By Dayo Johnson, Akure Youths in Ondo State have commended Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for his humanitarian efforts, particularly the expansion of the renewable energy streetlight project. The youths under the aegis of the Coalition of Ondo Emerging Leaders (COEL) said the project is improving community […]

The National Vice President, External Affairs of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Kenechukwu Aneke, has declared intention to vie for the post of the Senate President of the association during its forthcoming national convention.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system took centre stage in Sokoto on Tuesday as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services, Ali Pate, urged leaders of federal tertiary hospitals to deepen collaboration and drive reforms that will deliver accessible and efficient healthcare services nationwide. Pate made the […]

Anietie Udoh, Nigerian marketing strategist, has intensified efforts to position Africa as a key contributor to global creative standards, leveraging his growing presence on international awards juries to influence how marketing excellence is defined and evaluated. Udoh, Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge Publications, has emerged as one of Africa’s most consistent representatives on […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Minister of Defence, General Christoper Musa, alongside the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, have on Tuesday 31 March, 2026, conducted an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Maiduguri. The visit was aimed at appraising ongoing […]

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Tuesday raised alarm over proposed changes to pharmacy legislation, warning that the amendments could undermine public health and disrupt professional regulation.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA – The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme, offering up to N20 million to outstanding student researchers across the country’s tertiary institutions in a bid to reposition Nigeria’s education sector and reward intellectual excellence. The initiative, approved by the Federal Ministry of Education, is designed […]

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to protecting women’s rights, ensuring justice, and promoting economic empowerment, with zero tolerance for gender-based injustice.

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA – It was a night of bold declarations and glowing reviews at the premiere of Avante at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja, as the film’s producer, industry veterans, and cast members described it as a landmark production for Nigeria’s film industry. Producer, Kingsley Okafor, in his opening remarks, said Avante goes beyond […]

The Akoko-Edo Forum (AEF) has condemned the disruption of a peaceful protest staged by its members in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, calling on both the Federal and Edo State Governments to urgently address what it described as longstanding neglect of the area.

Africa’s top leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons are set to converge at the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2026, scheduled for June 19–21 in Marrakech, Morocco.