YALI Network Nigeria announces new national leadership to drive youth transformation
Stanley Ihedigbo YALI Network Nigeria has officially announced the emergence of its newly elected national leadership, signaling a renewed phase of youth-driven transformation, inclusive engagement, and strategic impact across the country. Following a transparent and participatory…
Read More »Customs, Oyo Religious Leadership strengthen ties as Grand Chief Imam visits DC Adewole
Michael Olumide Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, seeks a partnership with the Zonal Deputy Comptroller of Customs, DC Wale Moses Adewole, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration…
Read More »Owerri curses, libations: A democratic abomination coated with desperation
POINTBLANK WITH Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 There are moments in a society’s political journey when one must pause and ask: how did we get here? How did we descend from debates, persuasion, and policy to curses, libations,…
Read More »Top CEOs, brands honoured at IBMN West Africa Awards 2026
Michael Olumide Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBMN) is set to host the 15th edition of the West Africa Brands Excellence Awards and the West Africa Brands CEOs Awards 2026, as it continues its mission…
Read More »Driver, alleged miscreant, dies in midnight container truck collision at Cele, Mile 2
Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal midnight collision involving two fully laden 40-foot containerized trucks along the Cele inward axis of the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway at Mile 2, Lagos, resulting in…
Read More »Four-year-old boy, mother, 12 others escape death in gruesome Okun Ajah road crash
Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a grievous lone road traffic accident along Coaster Road, opposite Lafiaji inward Okun Ajah, involving a fully loaded Mazda commercial bus with registration number AKD 509…
Read More »IOM, Lake Chad Basin Commission seal agreement to drive regional development
IOM Regional Director, Ms. Sylvia Ekra, and LCBC Executive Secretary Amb. Mamman Nuhu during the signing ceremony of the MoU in N’Djamena. Photo: IOM/Catherine Arseneau 2026. Stanley Ihedigbo International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Lake…
Read More »Côte d’Ivoire to host DRIF26, pioneering digital rights forum in Francophone Africa
Stanley Ihedigbo Registration is now open for the 2026 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF26), a landmark bilingual event that will gather hundreds of global delegates in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to explore, discuss, and advance digital…
Read More »Unity-Providus merger finalized, banks begin integration phase
Stanley Ihedigbo Following a court-ordered meeting and receiving overwhelming shareholder endorsement, the merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited is firmly on track, with integration efforts progressing steadily to create a stronger, unified banking…
Read More »Jumia bets on ‘Just Jumia It’ to deepen market reach across Africa
Michael Olumide Jumia is charting a bold new course to reshape Nigeria’s retail landscape, marking a decisive shift from an era defined by economic resilience to one driven by strategic expansion, operational efficiency, and accelerated digital…
Read More »OmoBarca bridges faith communities with free fast-breaking meals for Muslims, Christians
Michael Olumide As Muslims and Christians across the world commenced the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent on the same day, February 18, 2026, a remarkable gesture of interfaith unity is taking shape in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, as…
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