The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY.Photo credit: Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF) The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY, has taken a powerful step towards empowering adolescent girls by training 50 schoolgirls from 10 public secondary schools across
Billboard, the international music authority, has named Nigerian rap legend and YBNL Nation boss, Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, among its 2025 Global Power Players. This prestigious honor celebrates music executives making waves globally, and Olamide’s impact as a leader, visionary, and talent developer earned him this well-deserved spotlight. YBNL Nation’s Influence in
Photo Credit: Afrima Page on Facebook The All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced a powerful new initiative — the AFRIMA Kreative Academy (TAKA) — which aims to empower 1.2 million young Africans over the next five years. The programme will focus on education, skills development, and job creation in the music and creative industries. The […]
Amoke Oge, One of her Outlets. A Nigerian food vendor has shocked many by achieving over ₦2.3 billion in sales through Chowdeck, a local food delivery platform. This incredible milestone proves that digital platforms can open doors for small businesses, especially in the food sector. What started as a regular local hustle — likely with […]
Lagos State has announced a powerful partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC). The event, scheduled for May 24, 2025, will take place at the Landmark Events & Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the theme “Marketing in the New Economy: Data-Driven Success in
The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, is set to offer its students an international learning experience. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Umar Adam, announced that students will soon travel to countries like China, Russia, and the United Kingdom for practical training. This initiative
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Prof. Samuel Akintunde, has called on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) to urgently disburse loans to students who have applied. According to him, 995 students of the institution are yet to receive the approved loan funds, totaling ₦68,316,200. Prof. Akintunde made this appeal […]
Electric vehicle (EV) The Federal Government has approved plans by China to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in Nigeria, a move set to boost local industry, create jobs, and promote cleaner energy use. This development was revealed by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, during his visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, […]
Plastic pollution Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced that it will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state beginning July 1, 2025. This initiative is part of the state’s broader commitment to sustainable environmental practices and aims to mitigate pollution, safeguard public health, and preserve ecosystems.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched a ₦10 billion Access to Finance scheme under the Lagos State Market/SME Capital Options (LASMECO) initiative. The programme is a partnership between the Lagos State Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI), aimed at improving access to affordable credit for Micro, Small, and Medium […]