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
Traditional and religious leaders from Nigeria have joined forces with the Ford Foundation to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) across West Africa. This collaboration aims to challenge harmful cultural and religious practices that encourage abuse and inequality, especially at the grassroots level. The effort was discussed during a hybrid forum titled “Traditional,
Standard Chartered Bank’s Empowerment Initiative for Women in the Financial Industry to Boost Skills
Standard Chartered Bank – ARDnig Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in the financial industry through the expansion of its Banking Academy. The initiative, which now includes participants from across West Africa, aims to develop a pipeline of talented female leaders. Strategic partnerships and a focus on diversity and










