By Vivian Ihechu Ahead of CANEX WKND 2026, the CANEX Book Factory, a publishing incubator by Afreximbank’s Creative African Nexus (CANEX) Programme, has announced a three-member jury for the 2026 CANEX Prize for Publishing. The CANEX Weekend 2026 takes place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze A professional association, the Muslim Engineers Association (TMEA), on Saturday charged engineers to place competence, accountability and public safety above personal gains. The National President, TMEA, Engr Gbadegesin Osuolale made the call at the inauguration of TMEA’s pioneer National President and National Executive Council in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries (the Group) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to 534.7 million dollars in the first half of 2026. The bank disclosed this in a statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Communications and Events Manager, Afreximbank, on Wednesday,Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Five documentary filmmakers have been shortlisted for the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA), following a rigorous judging process that narrowed the field from 11 nominees. Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Liquified Natural Gas companies in Nigeria, and the Nigeria LNGContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing child domestic work through economic empowerment of vulnerable families and communities. The organisation on Monday in Lagos decried that economic hardship could influence decisions aboutContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has called for the immediate capitalisation of the Nigerian Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) with two trillion naira. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NICA, Prof. Chris Onalo, made the call on Sunday in a statement onContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom In many poor homes, a girl’s monthly period brings sadness and resentment instead of a normal growth milestone. This is because for many young schoolgirls, basic sanitary pads are too expensive, forcing them to use unhygienic old rags. This lack of pads, clean water, and privateContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Three out of four Nigerian men test positive for being biological fathers, says Smart DNA Nigeria’s 2025/2026 Annual DNA Testing Report released on Sunday. The report is the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis of relationship DNA testing patterns in Nigeria. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the moleculeContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Mr Patrick Ajah, the Managing Director of May & Baker Nigeria Plc., says strong local manufacturing and nationwide field presence give domestic drug makers a crucial edge in combating counterfeit medicines. Ajah, a Pharmacist, spoke in his office in Lagos during the presentation of the 2026Continue Reading
By Rose Okudaye The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has urged the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) to continue to reposition itself as a major problem-solving institution for Nigerian industries. Dr Mukhtar Muhammad, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, gave the chargeContinue Reading
