By Admin, Lagos 03-04-2026 The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace, Most Reverend Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on Nigerians not to lose hope despite prevailing economic challenges and insecurity in the country.   Speaking at the 2026 Chrism Mass held in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Archbishop Martins acknowledged the difficult realities...

01-04-2026 By Admin, Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem has received a major boost as the Federal Government awarded ₦2.2 billion in grants to 45 outstanding student ventures. This was made known in Lagos during the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation. The winners were selected from 65 finalists whose business...

By Admin, United Nigeria Airlines has unveiled a strategic growth roadmap that includes fleet expansion, new regional, continental and intercontinental routes, and the launch of key customer- and community-focused initiatives as part of the activities to mark its 5th anniversary. Speaking at a press conference held in Lagos, the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor...

By Admin, Nigeria’s aviation and telecommunications sectors have recorded a significant milestone as MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), officially launched free high-speed Wi-Fi services at key international airports across the country. The service is now live at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and at...

By Admin, January 30, 2026. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand transnational education and strengthen research collaboration in Nigeria. The agreement was formalised in Lagos by the Provost of the University of Birmingham, Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams, and the Vice Chancellor...

By Admin, Lagos Nigeria In a move to overhaul the textbook approval system in Nigerian schools, the Nigerian Government has established a special committee to regulate the selection, ranking, and duration of instructional materials used nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who unveiled the initiative in Abuja described it as a corrective step...

​By Admin | January 3, 2026 ​Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian & Canadian Business Network (N&CBN) has appointed Dr. Carlos Sousa, a distinguished Global Urban Development Strategist, to its International Advisory Board. The appointment is cited as a significant move in the organization’s ongoing commitment to deepening bilateral trade, investment, and innovation between Nigeria and Canada....

Hon. Comr. Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, Global Peace Ambassador (GPA) and APGA Chairmanship Candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) 2026, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by the Kings College British American Institute. The honour, awarded on December 20, 2025, recognises his productivity and contributions to the humanities, as well as...

By Admin, December 11, 2025 ​ Cynthia Okere, a broadcaster with the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has clinched the prestigious 2025 Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON) Media Excellence Award for her outstanding reportage in the Radio/Social Media category. ​The honour, presented at the inaugural Media Excellence Awards during the SOEHPON...

By Admin, December 11 The Founder and President of the Gail Sickle Initiative (GSI), Oluwafemi Ajayi, has renewed the call for intensified public sensitisation on sickle cell prevention. She made the appeal during the organisation’s Merit Award and Concert held in Lagos. Ajayi underscored the importance of prioritising genotype compatibility before marriage, noting that many...

By Admin, November 4 ​The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has called on Nigerians to actively support government initiatives aimed at assisting the vulnerable, emphasizing that collective action is essential to ease the current economic hardship across the country. ​The call was made by the club’s President, Mrs. Christiana Okenla, during a combined Community Economic...

By Admin, October 21, 2025 ​The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has officially kicked off the 14th biennial Africast 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. This premier broadcast and media technology expo is poised to become a strategic hub for shaping the future of African media. ​The commencement of the event was uniquely marked by a focus on...

  The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has officially launched the “Sustainability Hour Programme,” a new educational initiative aimed at fostering environmental awareness and responsible living among primary and secondary school students across Nigeria. Spearheaded by ACCA in collaboration with educators, environmental advocates, and youth development organizations, the programme is designed to integrate sustainability...

By Admin | October 15, 2025 The long-awaited exhibition, “Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,” has officially opened in Lagos, launching a three-month cultural celebration of the life, music, and enduring legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Originally debuting in Paris, the Lagos edition is described as “bigger and better,” reimagining Fela’s story 27 years after...

By Admin, September 11, 2025 African churches have been urged to undertake an urgent and courageous renewal to combat the widespread presence of “toxic beliefs and twisted morals” currently affecting the society. Professor Efe Ehioghae of Babcock University made this known in his 55th inaugural lecture, titled: “Toxic Beliefs, Twisted morals: The Urgency of Theological...

By Admin, September 30, 2025 The vibrant spirit of Nigeria was on full display as a filmmaker and visual storyteller Niyi Fagbemi unveiled his immersive “Naija In Motion” exhibition. The two-day event, held in Lagos, offered guests a profound journey through the nation’s diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and compelling human stories, all seen through the...

By Admin, September 30, 2025 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has inaugurated a major digital initiative, “Operation Go Cashless,” to implement a comprehensive, contactless payment system across the nation’s airports, beginning with a pilot phase in Lagos and Abuja. The initiative, launched in partnership with financial technology company Paystack, marks a significant step...

​Two Nigerian girls have brought international acclaim to the nation, winning the Beginner Division of the 2025 Technovation Global Summit. Ten-year-olds Akachukwu Blessed Nwachukwu and Ifunanya Gabriella Okoye, both from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, secured the grand prize with their innovative artificial intelligence (AI) app designed to combat distracted and drowsy driving. ​The Winning AI...

​Tanzania’s national airline, Air Tanzania, has launched a new direct flight route from Dar es Salaam to Lagos, Nigeria. According to the airline, the service will operate three times weekly. This new service aims to strengthen the economic and social ties between the two nations, which are major players in East and West Africa. ​A...