By Adebayo Olawunmi Spotify says its three-week experiential pop-up, Greasy Tunes Café, held in Lagos, was a melting pot of music and culture, offering a one-of-a-kind experience. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, made the remarks in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to unlock Nigeria’s sports potential, boost grassroots participation, and promote health, fitness, and excellence inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Foundation (PSNF), has launched a new humanitarian outreach programme, targeting vulnerable women in underserved areas with health education and relief packages. The initiative, which is the first of its kind by the foundation, began in Lugbe, Abuja, is aimed at increasing accessContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi OkayAfrica, a digital media platform for African culture, says the creation and distribution of its podcast, “Bird’s Eye View”, is a significant milestone in showcasing Africa’s most influential voices. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, the platform described theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The launch of the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP) is a game-changer in the nation’s agricultural revolution, the Managing Director, Pixels Solutions Ltd, Mr Okey Udeogu has said. Udeogu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says he is mot behind the arrest of any journalist by security agencies. In a statement by his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu, the NAHCON chairman said he did not order or request the arrest of any journalist orContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says Nigeria has recorded a decline in road crash fatalities compared to previous years. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja at a news briefing to mark the inauguration of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety SensitisationContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and World Athletics, has concluded plans to host the 2026 Africa Road Running Race in Lagos. The event, which will be the first of its kind on the continent, is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the mental well-being of troops and other personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 2025 World Mental Health DayContinue Reading
Comments at the Launch of the ACIN 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom in the World. A Plea & Testimony from Nigeria By Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria, Delivered at the Augustinianum Hall, on October 21st, 2021, Vatican City. 1. I want to thank Aid toContinue Reading
