By Joan Odafe Spotify has unveiled a new playlist — “NXT —Ones to Watch 2026″—spotlighting 50 emerging artistes from Sub-Saharan Africa. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, in a statement on Thursday, said this year’s edition goes further, offering deeper insight into 10 breakout artistes from Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Ms Rukayat Abu, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent, has won the 2025 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Media Personality Award. The President of MAN, Chief Francis Meshioye, announced this on Wednesday in Lagos at the 10th edition of the MAN Media Personality of the YearContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa “Skillers League – The Builders Reality Show” has unveiled a new season of its construction competition series, with the theme, “The Rise of the Artisan”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Pan-African reality series brings together national teams of skilled builders to compete inContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The World Bank Group, together with the United Kingdom and other Cool Coalition stakeholders, has organised Nigeria Cooling Day to highlight challenges and solutions in the country’s cold chain sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference held at Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Monday.Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The President of Kelina Hospital, Dr Celsus Undie, says the facility performed 212 prostate surgeries in 2025, helping to save lives and curb medical tourism. Undie, a consultant urological surgeon, disclosed this on Saturday during a news conference in Lagos, highlighting the hospital’s efforts in reducing medicalContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Chief Executive Officer of Bodex Group International, Florence Hungbo, has highlighted the importance of furthering education, saying it adds to leadership and management skills. Hungbo spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. Hungbo, was among graduands of the combined Convocation ceremonyContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has praised Kafilat Ogbara, the lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, for empowering 1,000 residents of Ikosi-Isheri, Agboyi-Ketu, and other parts of the constituency. Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a true dividend of democracy. He gave the commendation on Sunday at theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked newly inducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to uphold their oath of allegiance, emphasising that the scheme was established to promote national unity and socio-economic development. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during the official swearing-in of 2026 Batch A,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has projected a cautious but opportunity-laden economic outlook for Nigeria in 2026. Rewane said the year would be characterised by moderate global growth, a weaker naira, rising public debt and expanding investment opportunities across key sectors of theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Amid global uncertainties, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), says Nigeria can meet 2026 growth projections through coordinated reforms, stronger institutions, and deeper private-sector-driven economic expansion nationwide growth. The President, LCCI, Mr Leye Kupoluyi, said this on Thursday in Lagos at the chamber’s 2026 firstContinue Reading
