The Federal Government has announced that the National Housing Data Centre (NHDC) will be fully operational by December 2025. Led by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, this initiative aims to revolutionise Nigeria’s housing and real estate sector by providing credible,
Nigeria has achieved a major milestone by successfully synchronising its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) network. The test, conducted between 5:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, connected Nigeria, Niger Republic, and parts of Benin and Togo to the rest of West Africa under a single operational […]
Femi Adebayo and Chioma Akpotha in Seven Doors The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards has unveiled its 2025 nominee list, spotlighting excellence and creativity in the Nigerian film industry. This year’s edition introduces a new “Best Series” category, a nod to Nollywood’s increasing embrace of serialised storytelling and digital content. The grand unveiling ceremony
Hilda Baci with her Certificates Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has once again made history by receiving her second Guinness World Record plaque, this time for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. According to Guinness World Records, Hilda prepared a massive 8,780kg (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during a Lagos cookout in September, […]
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy and foster community engagement, Ecobank Nigeria has teamed up with the Yaba Art Museum of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to launch the Lagos Pop-Up Museum. The cultural exhibition will run from November 8, 2025, to February 10, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in […]
Photo Credit : Emirate Facebook Page Connecting Nigeria Back to the World After nearly two years of suspension, Emirates Airlines has officially announced the resumption of its Lagos–Dubai flights, along with cargo services. This development marks a new era of improved connectivity between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reopening vital economic, tourism, and
The Alternative Bank has joined forces with the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) to promote infrastructural and environmental development across Oyo State. This partnership aims to transform public spaces, promote safety, and boost economic opportunities for residents. During a recent meeting between both parties, the bank’s delegation, led by Mr.
NEMA Kano in collaboration with the Kano SEMA has distributed relief materials to households affected by recent flooding…Photo Credit: NEMA Kano The relief effort, carried out in partnership with the Office of the Hon. Member representing the constituency, was aimed at bringing immediate comfort to families whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed by the disaster. […]
The initiative’s inaugural Brand Ambassador, Charmaine Hayden and other stakeholders. Photo credit: Punch Rebranding Nigeria for Global Growth Nigeria has officially launched the Visit Nigeria Initiative, a government-backed national project designed to reshape the country’s image, attract investors, and promote tourism. The initiative aims to show the world a new
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric buses across Lagos roads by 2030. This major step toward sustainability comes through a partnership with Greenplinth Africa Limited, aimed at transforming Lagos into a low-carbon public transport hub. Endorsed by











