Spotlight on Jeffrey Igboasia’s “What the Lace Hides”
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In Nigeria, especially in the Southwest, the lace fabric is a symbol of affluence. Wealthy people wear expensive lace materials as a fashion statement announcing their affluence or importance. But sometimes, struggling people sell off their properties, or borrow money to buy expensive lace materials to hide their poverty or give others […]
FIFA World Cup 2026: East Point City prepares as major gateway
By Benjamin Njoku The City of East Point is ramping up efforts to position itself as a major international gateway destination ahead of the FIFA World Cup, as tourism and hospitality leaders gathered for the National Travel and Tourism Week 2026 Kickoff Event in Georgia. Hosted by the East Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, the […]
Michael Collins expands operations into Lagos mobility sector
Nigerian entrepreneur Michael Collins is making significant strides in the transportation sector with the launch and growth of MCO Quick Ride Rentals Ltd in Lagos. As founder and CEO, Collins is positioning the company to provide premium and professional mobility solutions, including executive car rentals, airport transfers, corporate fleet management, and event transportation services. MCO […]
Matawalle hails DICON-D7G at Istanbul Defence Exhibition
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has praised indigenous defence firm DICON-D7G for boosting Nigeria’s military industrial production on the global stage. Matawalle gave the commendation while declaring open the DICON-D7G exhibition booth at the 2026 SAHA Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey. The minister, accompanied by the Chief of Air […]
UNIZIK gets 24-hour mobile clinic
*It’ll strengthen healthcare access on campus – VC By Precious Enaike To boost healthcare delivery for students and staff, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has received a state-of-the-art Mobile Clinic from SiliconHub Limited, a United States- and Nigeria-based technology company. The donation, presented under the company’s Care365 Health Hub initiative, marks the beginning of […]
Ondo Central APC leaders hail Adegbonmire’s renewed hope empowerment programme
By Dayo Johnson Akure Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo Central Senatorial District have commended Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, for his Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment Programme, describing it as impactful and in line with his campaign promises. Speaking in Ondo town and Akure ahead of the 2027 primaries, the party chieftains said […]
Rising Nigerian DJ, producer DJ Tapi expands Afro-House movement beyond Lagos
In the vibrant and ever-evolving Nigerian music scene, a new generation of creative talents is redefining the sound of Afro-inspired electronic music — and among the names steadily gaining attention is Chukwuemeka Victor Iroele, professionally known as DJ Tapi. Born on May 1st, 1999, in Ojo Alaba Igbede, Lagos State, DJ Tapi represents a growing […]
MCO Penny wins Gold Award for customer service excellence
What began as a vision to address the financial challenges faced by Nigerian civil servants has grown into an award-winning financial services company. In May 2026, MCO Penny Limited received the Gold Award for Customer Service Excellence, a recognition that highlights the company’s growth and commitment to customer support within Nigeria’s financial sector. Since its […]
Firm relaunches to redefine credit access, financial inclusion in Africa
CrediSure has officially launched a new phase of its platform, positioning itself as a major player in Africa’s evolving credit intelligence and digital lending ecosystem. The relaunch, which went live on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, signals the company’s ambition to reshape how individuals and businesses across Africa access credit, build financial visibility, and connect with […]
₦100m DSS Defamation Judgment: SERAP appeals, seeks stay of execution
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed an appeal against the judgment delivered on 5 May 2026 by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which awarded ₦100 million in damages in favour of officials of the Department of State Services (DSS), a judgment SERAP considers to be “a travesty and […]
BudgIT commends Abia’s progress, seeks strategic partnership
The BudgIT Foundation has commended developmental strides in Abia under the administration of Gov. Alex Otti.
