Alaba Market A section of the Alaba International Market in Lagos was engulfed by fire on Tuesday evening, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. The market, located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, is one of West Africa’s largest trading centres, known for electronics,
Participants at the Afro-Tech Girls’ five-week Resume Challenge. Photo Credit: Afro-Tech Girls In an inspiring move to empower women in technology, Afro-Tech Girls, a non-profit dedicated to promoting African women in STEM, has partnered with VampAI to launch a five-week Resume Challenge Programme. The initiative aims to help women effectively translate their
Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to produce homegrown vaccines; a move aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supplies. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system, especially in vaccine access. During the pandemic, wealthier nations
Photo Credit : Opay Representing OPay, Elizabeth Wang, the Chief Operating Officer, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to empowering Nigeria’s youth through education and technology. She explained that since OPay began operations in Nigeria in 2018, its mission has been to make financial services inclusive for all through digital innovation. “Beyond financial
In today’s economy, having a single source of income is no longer enough. Many Nigerians are finding creative ways to earn extra income through side hustles. The good news is — you don’t need millions to start. With as little as ₦50,000 or less, you can build a small business that grows over time. All […]
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi Eko Project, an ambitious initiative designed to revolutionize water transportation across Lagos. The project, meaning “Water of Lagos”, aims to turn the state’s waterways from barriers into vital corridors of opportunity—connecting communities,
Actress Sarah Martins and the Philantrophist Seyi Tinubu Recently, actress and philanthropist Sarah Martins made headlines not only for her grassroots charity work, but also for a turning-point moment in her journey. After behaving boldly by cooking and feeding homeless people on a Lagos street median, she alleged she was harassed by enforcement officials.
Global financial optimism is on the rise as UBS, one of the world’s leading investment banks, has upgraded its outlook on global equities from “neutral” to “attractive.” The shift comes as the firm points to a surge in productivity gains driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a series of favourable economic policy shifts across key […]
Zlatan Ibile and Davido. Photo credit : X space When two of Nigeria’s most energetic hitmakers — Zlatan Ibile and Davido — come together, the music world pays attention. Their latest release, “Hip Hop Messiah,” is more than just another club anthem; it’s a powerful statement about leadership, survival, and dominance in the African hip-hop […]
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential disease outbreaks or public health threats much faster and more accurately. Unlike















