By Christopher Burke Africa does not lack value. It lacks pricing power. A new scramble for Africa is underway. The competition is not unfolding through colonial charters or mineral concessions, but in the boardrooms of London, New York…
Nigeria and UAE Sign Landmark CEPA to Boost Trade, Investment, and Economic Diversification
From Left -Right: Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President United Arab Emirate Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction…
Delays in Constitutional Amendments Are Stalling Nigeria’s Democratic Reform Process – Orekha
A civil society organization, Connected Advocacy, has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to urgently conclude work on all pending constitutional amendment bills, disclose clear timelines for the process, and uphold transparency and accountability. According to the Executive Director…
WIEN Hails Tinubu’s Appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as NUPRC Chief Executive
The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), describing it as a landmark moment for inclusive leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector.…
Nigeria Certifies First Social Standards Professionals
Nigeria has certified its first cohort of Social Standards Professionals and inducted a 21-member advisory board under the Nigerian Social Standards Professional Certification Programme (NSSPCP). The programme is part of a broader World Bank-supported initiative involving 11 implementing entities, including…
Public Relations Leaders Shine at 10th LaPRIGA Awards
It was a night of celebration. Of recognizing the strategies that support the success of communications and public relations targets; of the professionals who, mostly behind the scenes, shape perceptions, push influence and manage imaging. Friday, 12th of December, 2025…
Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund to Support 1.3m Nigerian Students
Front Row (L–R):Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya; Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote; Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Trustee, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Halima…
Igniting Ideas, Inspiring Change: VCDF Showcases Students’ Science Innovations in Nigeria
Cross section of IMS Lagos winners, VCDF and dignitaries from Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Science and technology ignite paths to solve social challenges, but curiosity among young students in underserved Nigerian communities often struggles to…
POIC 3.0. 2025. Ladoke Akintola Varsity contestant clinches 1st prize
POIC 3.0. 2025. Ladoke Akintola Varsity contestant clinches 1st prize Team SAOT, one of the competing teams from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho in Osun, has emerged winners of this year’s Prof. Ogundipe Innovative Challenge (POIC) 3.0…
Africa and Europe Can Shape a Fairer Global System
United Nations/Carlos Cesar UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the African Union, European Union summit in Angola. The UN Secretary-General says the world is shifting fast towards a multipolar system – where power is spread across several regions instead of…
