The stakes have never been higher and the literary stage is set ablaze, as the Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by NLNG, announced on Tuesday that a record 252 entries have been received for the 2025 edition, setting a new level for the quality of entries[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Healthcare in Rural Africa: A Crisis Demanding Collective Action
By Julius Agenmonmen Every day across rural Nigeria and Africa, countless lives are lost—not to war or disasters, but to something far more preventable: a lack of basic healthcare access. In villages tucked away in the heart of Nigeria’s vast countryside, people fight for survival against diseases that should not[Read More…]
FirstBank and Eko Hotel Unite to Bring “The Jewel “To Life this Easter
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a long-standing advocate for the arts, has partnered with Eko Hotel to present The Jewel—a spectacular theatrical experience set to captivate audiences this Easter weekend. On April 18th and 19th, the Eko Hotel Convention Center will be transformed into a vibrant, futuristic stage[Read More…]
Experts Chart Path Forward for CSR at MediaConsortium Impacts and Excellence Conference
Yesterday, the city of Lagos played host to a gathering of leading voices in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability at the inaugural edition of the MediaConsortium CSR Impacts and Excellence Conference and Awards. Held at the prestigious Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa, Ikeja, the event convened industry[Read More…]
Ishielu Council’s Boss Aide, Chinonso Galvanizes Support For Nwifuru’s Second Tenure
A political group, known as Alife for FON, in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has publicly expressed its support for the re-election of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru in a solidarity road walk held yesterday. The event celebrated the achievements of Nwifuru’s administration and honored Mrs. Peace Ifeoma Agwu,[Read More…]
North-Central APC Forum Adopts SGF Akume As Leader, Targets 6m Votes For Tinubu
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has adopted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, as the leader of the party in the geopolitical zone. The decision was taken at a stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Thursday. A statement issued after the meeting, signed[Read More…]
Constitutional Barriers Block Recall Effort Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
In a significant development out of Kogi Central, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Thursday that the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has failed to meet the constitutional requirements. According to INEC’s official statement on its X handle, the petition did not comply with the[Read More…]
Prime Innovation Institute of Technology Hosts Inaugural Tech Awareness Fest to Empower Nigerian Youth
Yesterday in Lagos, a diverse audience comprising industry experts, students, faculty, and technology enthusiasts gathered for the launch of the Tech Awareness Fest 1.0, an event organized by the Prime Innovation Institute of Technology (PIIT). The festival, which focused on the future of emerging technologies, was themed “Unlocking Innovation, Inspiring[Read More…]
Organizers Announce Date for Tech Awareness Fest 1.0
The Tech Awareness Fest 1.0, a highly anticipated event for technology enthusiasts, students, and professionals, is set to take place on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at the RHEMA Bible Training Centre in Lekki, Lagos. The event, which will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC, will bring together Japa[Read More…]
Introducing: Golden Penny CHOCOH Nigeria’s Home-bred Chocolate Spread.
Golden Penny Nigeria has announced a relaunch of its home-bred chocolate spread brand – CHOCOH. The brand first made the big reveal on social media with the launch of its new ad campaign dubbed “its time to Chocoh”. The campaign seeks to position the Chocolate spread, CHOCOH, as the preferred[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]