Cross River First Lady pays school fees to keep Yala’s children in class
By Emma Una YALA—The anxious faces of students at Igbeku Comprehensive Secondary School told a familiar story of uncertainty, worry, and the quiet fear that their education might end before the term did. For many, the third term examination loomed not as a challenge to conquer, but as a door that might remain firmly shut. Then […]
Proton security celebrates operative for returning customer’s misplaced $9,100
Proton Security Service Limited has celebrated one of its operatives, Adebanjo Samuel, for an exceptional act of honesty and professionalism after returning a customer’s misplaced sum of $9,100 while on duty at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Marina, Lagos Branch.
Smile Studies: Uncovering the social mask behind that facial curve
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Nigerian visual artist and curator, Adeola Ayoyinka Erinfolami investigates embodied emotions in a new series aptly titled, “Smile Studies.” As the broad title suggests, Smile Studies anchors on the various shapes of the mouth accompanying a smile. This collection demonstrates Adeola’s interest in turning fashion and textile materials into documentations. Each piece […]
Caleb Danladi Foundation unveils economic empowerment programme for widows
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Caleb Danladi Foundation has launched a comprehensive financial literacy and economic empowerment initiative for widows as part of activities marking the 2026 International Widows Day. Commemorating this year’s theme, “Invisible Women, Invisible Problems,” the Foundation highlighted the challenges faced by millions of widows across Nigeria, including economic hardship, social exclusion and […]
Zakat foundation empowers 93 Osun residents with N42m
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Zakat and Sadaqat foundation has distributed N42,948,414 million worth of empowerment equipment to the needy in Osun State. In its 17th Zakat distribution ceremony and commemoration of International Widows’ Day held in Osogbo, 93 people benefited from the Zakat distribution. In its three days programme which commenced at the weekend […]
SME financing gap limiting Nigeria’s economic growth, expert warns
By Juliet Umeh Access to structured financing remains one of the biggest barriers preventing Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, from reaching their full potential and contributing more significantly to economic growth, according to financial experts. Director of Merchant Lending, Seun Oyediran, said despite accounting for the overwhelming majority of businesses in Nigeria and contributing […]
