By Mercy Omoike The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and investment stakeholders have urged prioritisation of climate-smart investing to enhance sustainability in Africa. The call was made at the AVPA West Africa Regional Convening on Monday at Victoria Island, Lagos. Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Spotify has unveiled a global project tagged: “Afrobeats: Culture in Motion”, which documents the genre’s evolution over the last five years and the people propelling its forward momentum. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The colourful celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, brought togetherContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has decried the lack of support from local brands for artistes promoting indigenous culture. Ara spoke during the second edition of her cultural showcase, ‘ARA Monthly’, held at the KAP Hub, KunleContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The 2025 Nigeria International Lighting Exhibition has ended in Lagos, with on-site transactions exceeding N600 million and fresh commitments to deepen China-Africa cooperation in lighting and energy. The exhibition, with the theme ‘Zero-Carbon Lighting: Supporting Nigeria’s Energy Transition Goals’, was held from Wednesday, Sept. 17 toContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola U.S. medical supplier, Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., has reiterated its plan to improve lives and health systems in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa by making advanced medical imaging technology more accessible. Cassona’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr John Chigbu, at the company’s third anniversary in Lagos, noted that improvingContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s domestic football league is at a defining moment, with stakeholders demanding urgent reforms to revive fan interest, restore credibility and align with global football best practices. The stakeholders spoke on Sunday in Lagos withContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria (EMPAN) says it is training 60 mechanics for Electric Vehicle (EV) repairs and maintenance. The President of EMPAN, Mr Dapo Adesina, made this known at theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The 2025 Nigeria International Lighting Expo opened in Lagos on Wednesday, bringing together more than 120 exhibitors to showcase zero-carbon innovations reshaping the future of lighting technology. The three-day event, holding from Sept. 17 to Sept.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called on the Federal Government to designate the renovated National Arts Theatre as official venues for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos. Mr Damilare Kuti, NYCN Lagos Mainland Coordinator, in a statementContinue Reading
