Beyond Survival: Africa’s culture seeks structure, value and global reach By Olawunmi Ashafa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s cultural heritage is no longer content with survival; it is demanding structure, economic value and a global stage. Recently, in the historic halls of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart inContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa African singer, Singuilar, says language remains one of the biggest obstacles facing Francophone artistes seeking global recognition. He noted that English and Spanish dominate the international music market. Singuilar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the just-concluded Heirs of Greatness Day inContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Barely months after President Bola Tinubu re-established the National Sports Commission in 2024, Nigeria’s sports sector is undergoing a noticeable structural transformation. The shift marks a clear departure from years of improvised administration towards a more deliberate, policy-driven governance framework anchored on planning and accountability. For decades,Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa ORUN, a pan-African initiative, driven by the African Currency Network of the Africa Currency Network (ACN), on Thursday unveiled the maiden edition of Heirs of Greatness Day in Casablanca, Morocco, to advance Africa’s cultural sovereignty and strengthen the continent’s creative economy. The initiative brought together stakeholders fromContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, the Chairperson of Wood Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), says 2026 will be a turning point for Nigeria’s wood and furniture manufacturing sector following Federal Government’s ban on export of raw wood. Oyewole said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Universal Insurance Plc has outlined plans to focus on digital innovation, product expansion and stronger partnerships in 2026 as part of efforts to enhance its revenue base. The Managing Director of Universal Insurance, Dr Japhet Duru, disclosed this during the firm’s 2026 Annual Thanksgiving and PrayerContinue Reading
Tourism without a roadmap: Is Nigeria ready to navigate the next phase? By Joan Odafe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2025, industry leaders warned that Nigeria’s tourism surge—festivals, hotels, and investments—expanded rapidly, yet without strategic coordination or a guiding national framework. A reality, many warned, thatContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State has unveiled the first government-owned ambulance bay in the state with the inauguration of Ogudu Ambulance Bay. Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has unveiled a book aimed at promoting transformational leadership and strengthening institutional governance within the engineering profession. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the book is titled “Grace-filled Footprints: A Chronicle of the Exploits of Margaret Oguntala NSEContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Spotify says Afrobeats superstar, Asake, will curate its ‘African Heat Playlist’ for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover as the world ushers in 2026. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
