The period after WAEC and before university or polytechnic admission is often treated as “waiting time.” However, this phase is one of the most important stages in a young person’s life. Instead of staying idle, parents should encourage their children to learn practical skills that will shape
Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli has achieved a major milestone in the digital entertainment space — her YouTube channel, Omoni Oboli TV, was named YouTube Nigeria’s Top Creator of 2025, topping the platform’s list of most influential and engaged channels in the country this year. This remarkable
Lagos State is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment events yet—a 96-hour DJ Marathon World Festival scheduled for December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The festival, inspired by Lagos’ global popularity during Detty December, will feature at least 100 DJs performing non-stop for four days. According to event coordinator and media personality, Buchi
The Lagos State Government has introduced a groundbreaking ₦150bn Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Trucks Scheme, designed to replace old, unsafe trucks with brand-new, environmentally friendly CNG-powered vehicles. The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholder engagement session with maritime and logistics operators. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,
TETFund Chairman, Aminu Masari. Photo Credit: TETFund The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has begun developing a comprehensive security master plan aimed at improving safety across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria. The initiative was announced by the Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Aminu
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially released the list of candidates shortlisted for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) aptitude test. This announcement is an important step for young Nigerians seeking to build a career in the military, as it outlines the next phase of the recruitment process. How to Check the Shortlist
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that only 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) have met its new guidelines and are licensed to operate, effective 27 November 2025. This move follows the introduction of stricter regulations in February 2024, aimed at ensuring a more stable and secure foreign exchange sector in Nigeria. New Guidelines for BDC
Olorunfemi Hanson, Head of Marketing and Communications PalmPay has kicked off its annual Purple December celebration — a month-long digital campaign designed to reward loyal users with gifts, gadgets, and opportunities to share their stories. Running from December 1 to December 26, the initiative gives Nigerians a fun and simple way to win
Photo Credit : Circuits Africa’s fast-growing virtual cinema platform, Circuits, is redefining Nollywood’s economic landscape by introducing a welfare and digital cinema initiative that combines financial security for veterans with opportunities for job creation and economic expansion. At a Lagos roundtable, Chief Operating Officer, Mrs.
Somtochukwu Uzodufa A Nigerian data analyst, Somtochukwu Uzodufa, has made the country proud by emerging winner of the 2025 Africa Edtech Hackathon, 10Alytics, taking home a $1,000 prize. Her outstanding time management, clarity, and powerful presentation placed her ahead of top contenders from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Uzodufa scored an impressive










