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
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
Photo Credit : Opay Representing OPay, Elizabeth Wang, the Chief Operating Officer, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to empowering Nigeria’s youth through education and technology. She explained that since OPay began operations in Nigeria in 2018, its mission has been to make financial services inclusive for all through digital innovation. “Beyond financial
In today’s economy, having a single source of income is no longer enough. Many Nigerians are finding creative ways to earn extra income through side hustles. The good news is — you don’t need millions to start. With as little as ₦50,000 or less, you can build a small business that grows over time. All […]
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi Eko Project, an ambitious initiative designed to revolutionize water transportation across Lagos. The project, meaning “Water of Lagos”, aims to turn the state’s waterways from barriers into vital corridors of opportunity—connecting communities,
Actress Sarah Martins and the Philantrophist Seyi Tinubu Recently, actress and philanthropist Sarah Martins made headlines not only for her grassroots charity work, but also for a turning-point moment in her journey. After behaving boldly by cooking and feeding homeless people on a Lagos street median, she alleged she was harassed by enforcement officials.















