Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata. Photo credit: Federal Ministry The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has revealed plans to integrate youth empowerment initiatives into its 2026 budget through the National Artisans Skills
Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu. Photo: NOA/X In a move to strengthen national identity through creativity, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a new ₦22.5 million Animation Award aimed at promoting Nigerian values and unity through storytelling. The award, launched at the 9th Lagos International Festival of Animation, seeks to inspire
The E1 Championship Fashion Show recently turned the EbonyLife Centre in Lagos into a vibrant celebration of African creativity. Themed “Africa Takes the Global Runway,” the event showcased the rich diversity and innovation of African fashion, bringing together designers from across the continent and the diaspora. Designers like Tannymash (Zimbabwe), Afrikayla,
In a historic move, India is set to open its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Nigeria — marking the first of its kind in West Africa. According to The Times of India, this initiative is part of India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which aims to expand access to quality education globally. […]
Funke Akindele. Nigerian filmmaker and actress Every great story has a beginning, and for renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, it started with rejection and persistence. In a recent Instagram video, she shared how she went from playing minor “waka pass” roles in 1996 to earning her first ₦1 million in 1999 after landing her […]
In a major step toward empowering local farmers, WACOT Limited, a member of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has received a €1.26 million (₦2.25 billion) grant from DEG Impulse under the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development’s develop programme. The funding will support a three-year project targeting 3,500 smallholder sesame
In a move to reduce poverty and boost grassroots development, the Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has disbursed ₦10 million to 100 residents under its micro-enterprise support initiative. Each beneficiary received ₦100,000 to either start or expand their small business — a gesture aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening the local
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, furniture, and building materials. According to the Lagos State Fire […]
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
















