The FIFA World Cup has reached the stage where every match matters more than the last. The Round of 16 is underway, the quarter-finals are within sight, and the margin between celebration and elimination has never been smaller. With every whistle, the pressure rises, leaving only the teams that can perform when it matters most. […]

In a nation where the ink on a university degree often dries before the graduate can find a job, the Nigerian education system is facing a silent emergency. It is a crisis of relevance, access, and future-readiness. But rising from over a decade of intensive research and rigorous academic inquiry, a new institution has emerged […]

Verve International, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital solutions brand, is accelerating its expansion across Africa while strengthening its global acceptance footprint through strategic partnerships with leading digital platforms, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of digital payments and financial inclusion across the continent. Today, Verve has established a strong presence in more than […]

The World Schools Team Chess Championship will be held near Cape Town from July 6 to 11, 2026. African chess has no shortage of powerful individual stories. Egypt’s Bassem Amin became the first African super-grandmaster to cross the 2700 mark on the FIDE rating list. Zambia’s Amon Simutowe became the first grandmaster from sub-Saharan Africa. […]

Picture Credit Real-time digital games have become a favorite form of entertainment for millions of casual players. Their appeal extends beyond faster gameplay or better graphics, driven by design innovation that makes every session easy to start and rewarding to complete. Whether filling a five-minute break or a longer evening session, these games fit naturally […]

By Dr Folasade Femi-Lawal, country manager, West Africa, Mastercard Across Africa, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are proving remarkably resilient and ambitious, growing and adapting even in a demanding economic climate. Nowhere is that energy more visible than in Nigeria. Home to nearly 40 million MSMEs, according to SMEDAN, these businesses are the backbone […]

The digital parts of the system must be accurate in order to reliably simulate a robotics system. Higher-quality components contribute to more accurate motion behavior, collision detection, and engineering validation. Creating 3D models manually often requires significant expertise, specialized skills, and considerable time. Tripo 3D helps simplify this process through automated tools and efficient workflows. […]

If you live in Lagos—or visit the city often—this is worth your attention. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025, Lagos recorded the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases documented through testing. As Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos […]

By Samuel Oluwamuyiwa Olaniyan (BigsamOAP) It is not every day that a community witnesses an event capable of inspiring a generation. The recent launch of three books by renowned business executive, humanitarian, and community leader, Dr. Jerry Oluranti, was one such occasion. For me, it was more than a ceremonial unveiling of books; it was […]

From 4 to 10 July 2026, Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), a leading indigenous maritime and offshore logistics company, will commemorate its 40th anniversary with a week-long programme celebrating four decades of resilience, innovation, operational excellence, and contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors. Held under the theme “Transforming Lives, 40 Years […]

The FIFA World Cup continues to grow into one of the world’s biggest commercial properties. Fresh figures show its financial value has reached unprecedented levels. New research highlights FIFA’s remarkable commercial success across sponsorship, broadcasting and global marketing. The tournament now generates enormous revenue through multiple income streams while attracting worldwide attention. FIFA World Cup […]

Recently, one of our patients who is now a good friend shared her experience. In her words, “I have been putting off the appointment for months. Not because I was afraid of needles, but because I dreaded the process: the long queue, the paper forms, the four-day wait, and then a phone call that told […]

When conversations about the future of transportation come up, they often centre on the vehicles themselves: electric cars, hybrid technology, longer driving ranges, and smarter features. However, the future of mobility is about much more than what people drive. It is about the infrastructure that supports ownership, like the confidence customers have in new technology. […]

Hangxiao Steel Structure Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600477), China’s first listed company in the steel structure industry and a leading global integrated service provider for green buildings, has built a solid track record across Africa and global markets through proven technical expertise and reliable project delivery. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company has […]

Zedcrest Securities, the stockbroking subsidiary of Zedcrest Group, has launched stocks trading on the Zedcrest Wealth App, enabling clients to buy and sell shares of over 150 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) directly from their mobile devices. The launch represents another milestone in Zedcrest Group’s vision of building a more connected financial services […]