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 […]
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
Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, has kicked off its 2025 Sustainability Week with a powerful message of unity, growth, and empowerment. Under the theme “Sustainable Progress: Celebrating Growth and Partnerships,” the initiative blends sportsmanship, education, and community development — showing how businesses can create lasting impact beyond profit. A Celebration of
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has introduced a groundbreaking Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) in Nigeria, valued at US$175 million, to run from 2024 to 2028. The initiative aims to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base, support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), expand value chains, and promote clean energy and digital
Nigeria has taken a major step toward improving public health by updating its mpox (monkeypox) management guidelines and expanding awareness to prevent community transmission. This action, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by the World Bank, aims to ensure that […]
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
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.

















