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Blue Sands STEM Lab, an innovative educational technology company has claimed the top prize at MarkHack 4.0, Nigeria’s premier marketing and technology hackathon. The event which was held in Lagos, themed, “Experience Ignited: Fueling the Consumer Journey,” brought together…
The Kano State Government has declared Monday, June 2, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of 22 athletes, coaches, and officials who lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident while returning from the National Sports Festival on Saturday. Governor Abba Yusuf, in a…
Director-general of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, says despite the manufacturing sector’s capacity to drive economic growth, its full potential remains largely untapped, operating below capacity due to several macroeconomic challenges,…
The Energy Information Administration (IEA) has reported that US crude and fuel inventories all fell last week, while crude imports from Nigeria hit their highest level in nearly six years. Crude imports from Nigeria rose by 358,000 bpd to 364,000 bpd, marking the highest…
Stakeholders have emphasised the need for continuous engagement with artisans and technicians to unlock their full economic potential. This was disclosed at the Nigerian Artisan and Technicians’ Conference (NATCO 2025) held from May 25 to 27, 2025. The event, with the theme…
Dyna.Ai, a global leader in AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS), has launched its operations in Nigeria with an exclusive closed-door ‘Nigeria Dyna Day’ event in Lagos, which saw the introduction and orientation of its suite of AI-powered products and solutions to Nigeria’s emerging…
PE Energy Limited, a leading energy services company, has completed and submitted the Engineering Audit Report on Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The Engineering…
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism, illegal connections, and energy theft, as the utility company secures two convictions and arraigns two additional suspects in its continued legal offensive across Lagos…
Welcome back to “Fuel and Go”, the final instalment of our special series here on Culinary Canvas, where we’ve explored how intentional eating transforms from basic nourishment into a performance powerhouse. If you’ve been with us from the start, you know: food isn’t just…
What is the Universal Service Provision Fund all about and its mandate The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) was established under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 to facilitate universal access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly in…
Menstrual health isn’t just a “women’s issue, “it’s a public health issue that affects everyone. A woman’s health shapes the health of families, communities, and ultimately, the nation. On May 28, the world observed Menstrual Health Day, a vital shift from the old term…
Implementation of reforms in the sector has been slow. Key initiatives such as the universal health insurance and free maternal care, including free C-sections, have faced bureaucratic delays, leaving many Nigerians without the promised access to affordable care.…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history on Saturday night defeating Inter Milan 5-0 to secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title at the Bayern Munich Stadium. The emphatic victory sent shockwaves through the footballing world as PSG celebrated their long-awaited…
The Federal Government has welcomed Moody’s Investors Service’s latest upgrade of Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating from Caa1 to B3, with a Stable Outlook. This is a significant vote of confidence in the country’s economic direction and ongoing reform agenda.…
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Bola Tinubu-led government of weaponising poverty against Nigerians. Atiku said this is why he was collaborating with other politicians to build a formidable coalition that would reduce poverty and stop the use of state…
Former Minister of Transportation and two-term governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed why he refused to support or vote for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, citing concerns over leadership capacity. Amaechi made the revelation…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Education Secretariat, has taken a strong stance against what it called a misleading voice note circulating on social media in Hausa language that claimed students in FCT schools were being coerced into adopting…
Kano State Government has announced a ₦1 million donation to each of the families of the 22 athletes and officials who died in a tragic motor accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The announcement was made on…
