By Busayo Onijala The Director-General of GIABA, Mr Edwin Harris, on Wednesday called for coordinated, victim-centred regional action to curb the growing menace of human trafficking in West Africa. Harris said trafficking statistics represent “thousands of lives, often children,” robbed of dignity and opportunity, urging deeper interrogation of why theContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Dangote Cement PLC, Ibese Plant, has announced a N15.7 million scholarship for 120 students in its host community, Ibese, in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun. The scholarship will cater to 100 undergraduates and 20 others from secondary and primary school level in the 17 hostContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Mr Justice John, a lawyer, has urged the Lagos State Government and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to investigate alleged negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki. John said his wife, Mrs Akudo John, aged 32, died on Dec. 4 following complications from childbirth at theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Continental Reinsurance Holdings has confirmed the successful relocation of its Group Holding Company from Mauritius to Botswana. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the move marked a new phase in its long-term growth and Pan-African expansion strategy. It said the relocation followed the completion ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerians in Diaspora Chamber of Commerce (NiDCC) has partnered five indigenous entrepreneurs to empower them through structured training, mentorship and financial support. The Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Patience Ndidi Key, disclosed this on Tuesday at the maiden NiDCC Business Summit held in Lagos. The summit wasContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) and Bank of Industry (BoI) have explored partnering to strengthen loan recovery and professionalism in insolvency and business restructuring nationwide. At a meeting on Tuesday in Lagos, BRIPAN president, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, highlighted BoI’s role in development financingContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The AkinyemiLaw Songwriting Contest (ALSC) has returned for its seventh edition, reaffirming its mission to spotlight creativity, collaboration, and emerging talent across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that since its launch during the COVID lockdown, the contest has grown from a ₦50,000 prize initiativeContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Chairman of Carnival Calabar, Gabe Onah, says the 2025 edition will be different and better, positioning the event as a key driver of Cross River’s tourism and creative economy recovery post-COVID-19. Onah, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, said this year’s event with the theme,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Cross River Tourism Bureau (CRSTB) has assured stakeholders, including visitors that the state is fully prepared for the hosting of the 2025 Carnival Calabar. The board said it has put in place expanded hotel capacity, improved airlift, enhanced security and upgraded tourism infrastructure. Mr Ojoi Ekpenyong,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Singer and songwriter,Davido,and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. According to Spotify,Continue Reading
