Foundation takes STEM campaign to female students in Lagos

Its bid to encourage more female students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Osaide for Girls in Science and Engineering Foundation has taken the campaign to schools. At Baptist High School, Lagos, the Foundation...

Edo emerges top at NNPC/SEPLAT 2025 Parles Quiz  finals

Education PIONEER Education Centre, Benin, Edo has emerged winner of the NNPC/SEPLAT Energy 2025 Parles Quiz finals competition held in Asaba on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the quiz competition is a SEPLAT Joint Venture...

Akpabio charges state assemblies on effective oversight, citizens’ welfare

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has tasked state Houses of Assembly with ensuring effective oversight to ensure that government funds translate into improved livelihoods and job creation for citizens. Akpabio stated this at the 2025 National...

Edo government to recruit 3,000 additional teachers

The Edo government has announced plans to recruit additional 3,000 teachers to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes across public schools in the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo said this when the leadership of the...

GTA’s Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi honoured for exceptional support to Accra Arts an

Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the success of the international edition of the Accra Arts and Crafts Market. In a heartfelt...

Jega laments do-or-die politics, says no election is perfect

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday decried the desperation of Nigerian politicians, warning that their “do-or-die” attitude continues to undermine the integrity of elections and...

AFC Partners Lagos Fashion Week 2025

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos Fashion Week 2025, underscoring its commitment to empowering Africa’s youth and creative...

Edo Pays Last Respect To Late NSCDC Commandant

1 Francis Onoiribholo The Deputy Governor of Edo State on Monday led the state government delegation to pay last respect to the late Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Agun Joseph The delegation,...

Nigeria’s Democracy Risks Collapse Without Electoral Integrity, Jega Warns

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy risks eventual collapse unless urgent measures are taken to restore integrity and...

God’s Grace Orphanage celebrates 3 years of impact, humanitarian excellence

… as Kate Okunrobo underscores consistency, compassion, turning hopeless situations into global testimonies Godspower Eguasa The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of God’s Grace Orphanage and Motherless Babies Home, Mrs. Kate Okunrobo Odianese,...

IRCC raises cap for study to PR pathway  

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept close to 700 more applications through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) study to permanent residence (PR) pathway. This increase brings the total number of...

“He walked past the Alaafin?”: Video of Ondo governor at Adebutu’s party raises eyebrows online

A viral clip from Billionaire Chief Kessington Adebutu’s 90th birthday has caused a debate among social media users Governor Aiyedatiwa was seen greeting top dignitaries, but appeared to skip the Alaafin of Oyo Many Nigerians online stated that...

Celebrating Master of Laws students at Fall Convocation 2025

October 21, 2025 — The Faculty of Law congratulates Master of Laws (LLM) students graduating at Fall Convocation, 2025. Chinecherem Anayo-Enechukwu, Chiamaka Ilozue, Xiaobing Li, and Lovelyn Osiele will receive their degrees after completing all...

Nigeria’s Golden Opportunity For Heritage Tourism, How Anambra Is Showing The Way – Onyenji

Anambra State is leveraging its rich cultural assets to drive sustainable tourism development. Known for its deep Igbo heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and forward-looking development agenda, the state is positioning culture as a key pillar of...

Dick Vitale's men's college basketball teams, storylines to watch

This season is gonna be Awesome, with a capital A! College hoops fans, get ready -- your favorite time of year is back! I'm talking about buzzer-beaters, Diaper Dandies and Prime Time Players (PTPers) lighting up the court from coast to coast. And...

6 African countries you can visit visa-free

African countries are taking bold steps toward unity and mobility, with several nations opening their borders to fellow Africans. As of 2025, six countries, including Seychelles, The Gambia, Benin, Rwanda, Ghana, and Kenya, now offer full...

Accra Arts and Craft Market opens for second edition with regional flair

The second edition of the the International Accra Arts and Crafts Market has opened at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Cantonments with over 30 exhibitors from across Africa participating. The event, which will run...

Peter Obi faults Nigeria’s absence from IMF fastest-growing economies list 

Former Governor of Anambra state and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s absence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, describing it as a...

Palm trees in Africa are in decline: these botanists made a plan to do something about it

Fred Stauffer, Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève (CJBG); Doudjo Noufou Ouattara, Nangui Abrogoua University, and Kifouli Adéoti, University d’Abomey-Calavi de Bénin Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments...

Oba Ewuare anniversary: Aruosa Priest appeals against perversion of justice at thanksgiving

Politics THE Presiding Priest of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, has appealed to all in positions of authority to guide against the perversion of justice to enthrone peace in the country. Edebiri said this at the Oba of...