Lagos Health Insurance Now Mandatory: How Residents Can Get Ilera Eko for ₦15,000 a Year 

Residents of Lagos State are expected to have health insurance coverage, with the Lagos State Government reiterating that enrolment in the state’s social health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, is mandatory for residents.  The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) administers the scheme, which is designed to reduce the amount residents have to pay directly when

How a 16-Year-Old Thai Rocker Won America’s Got Talent: Lessons for Nigerian Youth

16-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent $1m grand prize  At just 16 years old, Thai musician Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, has achieved an international breakthrough by winning America’s Got Talent and taking home the show’s $1 million grand prize, according to reports. This milestone underscores Nene Royal, America’s […]

Segilola Supports 96 Women and Students in Osun: How Host Communities Can Benefit from Future Programmes 

Women entrepreneurs and students in three communities hosting the Segilola Gold Mine in Osun State have received new support through the 2026 Segilola Women Initiative Programme (SWIP) and the SROL Gold Scholarship Programme.  A total of 96 beneficiaries from Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha and Imogbara received business equipment or educational support at ceremonies held on

Ondo State 2026 Bursary and Scholarship

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Credit: Ondo State Government House Ondo State students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria can benefit from a N400 million 2026 bursary, scholarship and financial assistance programme launched by the state government.  The programme targets 13,360 students of Ondo State origin, providing financial support to students