FirstBank has once again shown its unwavering support for the Nigerian creative sector by sponsoring a new musical theatre performance titled The Jewel, held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites. The event, inspired by the works of legendary Nigerian playwrights Wole Soyinka and Ola Rotimi,
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is currently offering support programmes designed to empower small businesses across the country. These initiatives include access to business training, financial assistance, and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to expand or start their ventures. This move is part of the
Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) A Call to Go Back to the Land Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), respected legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has called on Nigerians and all levels of government to return to agriculture as a way out of poverty, hunger, and unemployment. He made this appeal during a visit […]
Aliko Dangote Today, April 10th, marks the birthday of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and one of Nigeria’s most influential business icons. Born in 1957 in Kano State, Dangote has not only built an empire from scratch but also proven that with vision, persistence, and discipline, anything is possible. As we celebrate his 68th birthday, […]
In a powerful collaboration to address youth unemployment in Africa, LEAP Africa and the Mastercard Foundation have successfully placed over 1,200 young Africans in meaningful work experiences across 15 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Senegal — all under the Mastercard Foundation Associates Programme. The achievement was highlighted during a
A leading Nigerian tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro, is opening doors to financial independence for young Nigerians through a free training programme focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi). The initiative is designed to equip participants with in-demand skills in the fast-growing world of digital finance. Hosted on Telegram, the programme is
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc recently marked a significant achievement with the graduation of its first batch of trainees from the Vocational Skills Support Programme in Abuja. The event also saw the onboarding of 40 new trainees and the official launch of the Julius Berger Vocational Skills Academy. The ceremony attracted key industry stakeholders, including
Veteran actress Ayo Adesanya Veteran actress Ayo Adesanya has spoken out about the growing trend of artificial beauty in the entertainment industry. She expressed concern that cosmetic procedures, such as the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), have become more valued than natural talent. In a recent interview, Adesanya noted, “These days, I realise that people take […]
Canadian Nigerian singer, Kelly Osifo Canadian Nigerian singer, Kelly Osifo, popularly known as Kelly Anthony, has announced a scholarship program to sponsor five Nigerian students for their first year at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on students and provide them with a solid foundation for their academic […]
United Bank for Africa (UBA) United Bank for Africa (UBA) has taken a significant step in addressing youth unemployment and skills development in Nigeria and across Africa. Through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP), the bank has trained and inducted 3,222 young banking and finance professionals, equipping them with essential skills for leadership roles