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Elder Statesman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, said on Wednesday that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has suffered grievously, restating his appeal to President Bola Tinubu to facilitate his release and the release of other prisoners of conscience in the country from further incarceration. He stated that since 2015, Kanu…
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In spite of what played out at the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters on Wednesday, where State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was not allowed entry into the complex to present the 2025 budget in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment, the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained that the governor will still be…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday restrained the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from taking any administrative steps against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited following its DStv and GOtv price increases. Justice James Omotosho issued the order in an ex parte motion filed by MultiChoice’s lawyer, Moyosore Onibanjo (SAN), against the FCCPC in…
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A judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Yusuf Halilu, on Wednesday fixed March 21, 2025, to begin a definite hearing on a case of defamation filed by two officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The DSS officers had, last October,…
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday in Abuja, condemned the demonstration of impunity and abuse of the rule of law by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and declared that it is not an offence if he is impeached. "Politics is not play. If he has done something to be impeached, let them impeach him.…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-D) has constituted an electoral committee to conduct elections for its various leadership positions.
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A new report has projected a six per cent rise in Nigeria’s household consumer spending this year despite the heightened inflationary pressure and other challenges.
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Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time on Wednesday. Diego Simeone's side outplayed the record 15-time champions at the Metropolitano stadium for much of the game, but Madrid have never been eliminated by…
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Borussia Dortmund recovered from losing an early goal to fight back and beat Lille 2-1 in France in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory and a place in the quarter-finals. Jonathan David gave Lille an early lead on the night, putting the French club ahead…
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Marco Asensio starred as Aston Villa beat 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to book a Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Asensio came off the bench to strike twice in the second half of the last-16 second leg at Villa Park. The in-form Spanish forward has netted seven times since joining on loan…
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Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday to complete an emphatic 9-3 aggregate win and set up a Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. The Gunners demolished the Dutch champions 7-1 in the Netherlands last week, making the second leg at the Emirates a formality. Arsenal, with seven changes from Sunday's…
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Argentine police fought running battles Wednesday with hundreds of protesters, including numerous football fans, during a protest march by pensioners in Buenos Aires. Scores of riot police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to try to disperse stone-throwing protesters, many of whom had turned out in football jerseys for the demonstration against President…
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Jose Mourinho bragged that Fenerbahce are a better team than Rangers as he challenged Ibrox interim boss Barry Ferguson not to take a cautious approach against his side in Thursday's Europa League last-16 second leg. The Turkish team must overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit in Glasgow after their 18-game unbeaten run was ended in Istanbul…
News
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President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies, including carbon limits on power plants, tailpipe emissions standards and protections for waterways. The 31 actions are part of what Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin called "the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in US history," as…
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The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, on Wednesday, warned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse, while alerting them to the coming rainy season. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, gave the warming while speaking with journalists during a news conference at in Lagos. Wahab appealed to…
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President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting principal officers of the National Assembly for an Iftar dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The members of parliament arrived at the State House forecourt around 7:00 pm. in two Toyota Coaster buses. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, later joined the gathering. This marks the second…
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The Federal Government on Wednesday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent industrial accident that occurred at a steel plant in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, in a statement, expressed deep condolences to the families of the…
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President Donald Trump expressed optimism Wednesday that US negotiators headed to Moscow could secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with officials saying the United States wants Russia to agree to an unconditional halt to hostilities. The Kremlin said it was awaiting details of a US-Ukrainian proposal agreed this week, and gave no indication of…
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it is introducing a special intervention to address incessant power failure in tertiary institutions across the country. Chairman, Board of Trustees of TETFund, Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, while inaugurating the steering committee for Alternative Energy Solution Initiative in tertiary Institutions Masari said the initiative…
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It was perhaps not the welcome Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin had hoped for on an annual US trip to mark Saint Patrick's Day -- a dressing down from Donald Trump on trade and tariffs. "We do have a massive deficit with Ireland," the US president said in answer to the very first question he…
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In a well-coordinated operation on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully neutralised three Violent Extremists and Insurgents (VEIs) in an ambush at an area near Ngwagi Hill, Gwagwada Community, off the Kaduna - Abuja highway in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. According to Acting Deputy Director of Army Public…
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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, said 42,000 pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of charge from the government. Adeleke made this known in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday during the presentation of corrective glasses with the distribution of free medical equipment to Osun…
Metro
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The Federal Ministry of Works has clarified that the Otedola Bridge in Lagos remains structurally sound and is not under any threat. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the clarification following a gas tanker fire incident on Tuesday night. Kesha, who visited the scene on Wednesday morning, confirmed that the…
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The Kwara Government has commenced free Caesarian Section (C-section) operation for pregnant mothers with complications across five healthcare facilities in the state. Dr Amina El-Imam, Kwara Commissi9ner for Health, disclosed this in Ilorin during a 14-day Residential State Training of Trainers on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrician and Newborn Care. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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Justice Williams Aziegbemhin of a Benin High Court on Wednesday remanded six men in a correctional centre for allegedly killing a deaf and dumb man at a construction site. The defendants are Joshua Edo, 50, Ohio Kennedy, 42, Obayuwana Happy, 25, Osarumen Simon, 39, Osayi Adabonyin, 41, and Adagbonyin Flex, 43. They are standing trial…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Abubakar Mohammed Aseku, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), for allegedly drawing salaries from two additional government agencies while still employed by the NIS. Mr. Aseku appeared on Tuesday before Justice Binta Dogonyaro of the Federal Capital…
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Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced that only health training institutions that meet all regulatory requirements will be allowed to operate in the state. The governor made this statement at the State Executive Council meeting, through a release issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, on Wednesday in Katsina. The…
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Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has commended the Osun chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) for facilitating the reabsorption of sacked workers. This is contained in a statement issued by the APM Chairman in the state, Mr. Wale Adebayo, on Wednesday in Osogbo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov.…
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Traders at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan have expressed displeasure over the lack of a functional fire station at the market of about 2,000 shops. The traders expressed their discontentment while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday following Tuesday’s fire incident. NAN reports the incident affected parts of the…
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Kano State House of Assembly has screened Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, one of the commissioner-nominees presented to it by Gov.Abba Kibir-Yusuf. The nominee, who previously served as the Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), was screened during the plenary on Wednesday . Responding to questions from the lawmakers, Adamu emphasized…
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To commemorate his 60th birthday anniversary, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has offered to sponsor the education of 60 orphans to tertiary level. Mutfwang disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing some orphans who came to celebrate with him in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 60 orphans were picked from selected…
Business
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A new report has projected that consumer spending by Nigerian households will rise by six per cent in 2025 despite heightened inflation in the country. The report, titled Economic Outlook 2025, published by the Mastercard Economics Institute, also predicts that Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 2.9 per cent year-on-year, while inflation will…
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The First Prosecution Witness (PW1) in the ongoing trial of Kore Holdings Limited, Temitope Erinomo, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, told Justice J. O. Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the company didn’t report its activities to the appropriate authority in accordance with the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The Economic…
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A 21-year-old notorious bandit leader, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, has been killed by his own gang members after being apprehended by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. Saleh, identified as a hitman for criminal gangs operating in Rijana Forest, Kaduna State, was linked to multiple kidnappings and killings along…
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Maritime transport groups are ready to deploy over 40 heavy-duty tow trucks across various locations in Lagos to ensure the immediate removal of broken-down trucks.
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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), OrderPaper Nigeria and other key stakeholders in Nigeria’s extractive sector have thrown their weight behind the country’s ongoing tax reform, insisting that it holds significant relevance in bolstering oil, gas and mining industries.
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Savannah Energy Plc, a British independent energy company, has completed its acquisition of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Nigeria Limited (SIPEC), a year after its initial announcement.
Energy
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The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to prioritise rehabilitation of the vandalised pipelines linking the Ore depot in Ondo for immediate resumption of operations in the facility. The call followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Festus Adefiranye (APC-Ondo) at plenary on Wednesday. Adefiranye noted the…
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The Conference of Progressive Nigerians (CPN) has cautioned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited against suspending the naira-for-crude oil exchange arrangement. The group warned that such a move could have severe economic consequences. This came in response to claims that the government-owned oil company had suspended the naira-for-crude deal until 2030, as it has…
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Dr Victor Ekpenyong, managing director of Kenyon International, has years of experience providing solutions to challenges in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
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Participants at the solar hybrid cooling training program – POLARSTORE – held at the Lagos Energy Academy, GRA Ikeja have expressed satisfaction with the quality and depth of the training. The five-day POLARSTORE training was organized by RenewableTecNigeria, a public private renewable energy firm in partnership with Nigeria renewable companies and their Dutch counterparts. The…
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Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has implemented a corporate governance procedure to safeguard its acquisition of 20 per cent equity in a 100,000 barrels per day refinery project set to be established by African Refinery Group Limited, ARPHL, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr.Felix Ogbe, who…
Editorial
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The statement by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole that 30 foreign trips undertaken by President Bola Tinubu have attracted proposed investments worth $50.8 billion into the country sounds exciting, but it needs to be substantiated.
Politics
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has said that leadership was not about holding on to power but to create meaningful change or impact on the people. Okpebholo stated this while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Youth Leadership Clinic on Wednesday in Benin City. The clinic was organised for secondary school students by the…
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Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has explained that he was denied access to the Assembly Quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Fubara disclosed this during the inauguration of the Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area of the State on Wednesday. The governor emphasised that, in complying with the Supreme Court judgment,…
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue says he will not dump the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Alia dispelled the rumours of his defection in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday in Makurdi. The governor said that he had never contemplated leaving the party that…
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said it was unfortunate for the APC-led administration to accuse its members of being responsible for the rising insecurity in the state. PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi said, in a statement on Wednesday in Benin City, that the accusation was an attempt to use the rising insecurity to…
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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says allegations by the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caused its crisis are false and condemnable. The party spoke on the backdrop of the recent allegations by El’Rufai that the crises in the PDP, Labour Party and NNPP were caused…
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Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says that the zoning arrangement in the state will remain even after his tenure. Mutfwang declared this during a colloquium tagged “Leadership and Transformation: the Renaissance of Plateau Economy”, organised in his honour on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the colloquium, organised by a…
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Features
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The lawmaker representing Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ekiti, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Wednesday raised the alarm over the outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that typically affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Moving a motion under urgent public importance, Rotimi…
Sport
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Dr. Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) for a second four-year term. Meanwhile, Amaju Pinnick, Nigeria’s candidate for the FIFA Council, narrowly missed out on retaining his seat, losing by just a single vote. The decision was confirmed at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in…
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Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has dropped forwards Ahmed Musa, Cyriel Dessers, and Kelechi Iheanacho, as well as Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, from his final 23-man list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
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Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick is highly favoured to retain his seat as a member of the 37-person FIFA Council – the supreme governing organ for world football – when elections are conducted at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt, today.
Columnists
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The socioeconomic storm over Nigeria is by no means over, but by all indications, it is blowing away.
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At virtually all levels, many developmental initiatives have turned ‘white elephant projects’ or totally abandoned due to the crashing purchasing power of annual budgetary provisions year-in-year-out.
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The rules-based orthodoxy which has sustained the global order since the end of World War II in 1945, concurrently anchored on liberal democracy in progressive climes, is witnessing, like never before, a systematic deconstruction.
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I am writing to share key reflections from the Women in Corrections Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, convened by the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), a global network dedicated to advancing ethical and effective correctional practices through knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and policy development, of which several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service are part of.
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itel, a global smart life brand committed to delivering budget-friendly electronic products for emerging markets consumers, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking powerful smartphone, itel Power 70. Designed to meet the unique power demands of emerging markets, this smartphone redefines convenience and reliability, offering a massive 10000mAh battery. This makes it the…
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In today's ever-changing world where the global marketplace is evolving rapidly, there’s one thing that remains certain: talent knows no boundaries. Yet, for many African creatives, the path to global opportunities has often felt like a distant dream. Cre8Space Africa, a platform built with heart and purpose, is changing that narrative, offering a gateway for…
24 Feb
Growthill Limited is an indigenous real estate development, general construction, and financial investment advisory company with a clear objective of developing efficient, sustainable, and investment-driven properties. With a team of seasoned professionals, Growthill is reshaping the Nigerian real estate industry by working closely with investors, first-time buyers, families, and corporate stakeholders to deliver value-driven real…
Guardian Life
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Nigerian singer Burna Boy has earned the prestigious Platinum SNEP Certification in France for his featured vocals on French-Congolese singer Dadju Nsungula’s hit single “Donne-moi l’accord.” Although the collaboration was released in 2019, it has continued to resonate strongly with listeners. This achievement marks yet another major milestone for Burna Boy, who has been steadily…
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Nollywood epic film “Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord” ,is set to hit cinemas nationwide on March 28, its producers have said. Ace Nollywood actress and Chief Executive Officer of Fespris Production, announced the release date of the highly anticipated film on her Instagram page, alongside its official trailer. She wrote, “Excited to finally share this…
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Omolola Fanimokun, the woman accused of being involved in the messy breakup between skit maker Oluwadolarz and his ex-fiancée, Ifeluv, has finally spoken out. Taking to Instagram on March 12, 2024, Lola dismissed the allegations, describing them as "baseless" and an attempt to tarnish her image. She made it clear that she does not need…
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TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with millions of users creating and watching short videos every day. However, despite its success, some countries have banned or restricted the app due to concerns about security, data privacy, and its influence on young users. Governments have raised issues about how…
Pain is likely the most common reason people seek medical help. For a long time, however, treatments have been applied in a standardized manner, without considering differences between the sexes. Only in recent decades have some specialists begun to recognize that women experience pain differently from men and that, in many cases, traditional treatments are…
Fashion and beauty hacks to keep you cool: here’s your ultimate guide to staying fresh, fly, and fabulous in this fiery Nigerian heat.
Marie Claire Nigeria boasts of a team of passionate women who shape the narrative and bring stories to life. But what fuels their confidence?
Cocoa isn’t just delicious—it’s a powerhouse for youthful skin, working both inside and out. Here’s why! Excessive meat consumption and fast food contribute to the formation of wrinkles, while a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help keep them at bay. All in: Cocoa For those who follow a healthy and mindful lifestyle, it’s…
Technology
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The IgniteHer Bootcamp, an initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), concluded on March 7 after five days of intensive training of women entrepreneurs. The program, which brought together 90 female entrepreneurs, focused on equipping participants with essential digital skills, business strategies, and mentorship…
4 days ago
In a bold leap toward digital transformation in education, MySlates, a cutting-edge educational software application, has been unveiled—ushering in a new era of localized, curriculum-focused digital learning in Nigeria. Developed through a strategic collaboration between Cradle2Harvard International School and Asataura Technology Services, MySlates is designed to bridge the gaps in traditional education by offering a…
7 Mar
Nigeria has long been a breeding ground for tech disruptors and global innovators, and one of its most remarkable minds, Constance Oshafi, is now making waves in the United States’ fintech sector. A renowned mobile software developer, Cybersecurity, and entrepreneur, Oshafi’s journey from developing cutting edge softwares for diverse entities, pioneering insurtech solutions in Nigeria…
6 Mar
Nigeria is standing at the crossroads of a digital revolution, and at the heart of this transformation is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). On February 25, 2025, the agency’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, took the stage on NTA’s Good Morning Nigeria to outline the Federal Government’s ambitious roadmap for digital transformation, financial inclusion, and…
5 Mar
As Nigeria progresses in its journey of digital transformation, technology, no doubt, will be crucial to breaking fallow grounds and attaining new heights. At the centre of technology is innovation, which makes countries competitive.
5 Mar
As part of efforts to make life easier for Nigerians, WillMoon Artificial Intelligence Company has released its market entry products.It has unveiled a pre-book vehicle rental app – the Urban Fleet – which provides a platform for private vehicle owners