Nigeria tech summit sponsored by US returns to Abuja.
The Global Startup Ecosystem, U.S. Mission in Nigeria, is set to return with the 3rd Annual Nigeria Tech Summit on December 17, 2021, at the...
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Nigerian Mobility Startup, Treepz Secures $1.5m Seed Extension, Acquires Ugabus.
Treepz, a Nigerian mobility startup formerly Plentywaka, has raised a $1.5 million seed extension from new investors including Uncovered Fund, Blanford Capital, Jonomi Capital, and Jedar...
Nigeria to host 2022 UNESCO media, information literacy week.
Nigeria is to host the 2022 Global Media and Information Literacy Week of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The decision was...
Eroton Seals $750m Financing Deal with Afreximbank.
The Eroton Exploration and Production Company has secured a $750 million financing from the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The deal which was signed yesterday at...
Oshoala Voted 3rd Best Women’s Footballer, Lionel Messi Best Men’s Footballer.
GOAL50 2021: Messi and Putellas crowned winners after historic fan vote The PSG forward edged rival Cristiano Ronaldo to claim the men’s prize, while the...
Pedro, Ransome-Kuti, others for Lagos Island economic summit.
Former Lagos State Deputy Governor Otunba Femi Pedro, co-founder, Lagos Island Connect (LIC), Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, Erelu Kuti of Lagos, Dr Chevalier Abiola Dosunmu are...
Triumphant return for ART X Lagos.
A rich programme of curated and interactive projects, talks and events took place including ART X Live! ART X Lagos staged a triumphant return to...
Amuneke, Akpoborie, Ekong, Others To Be Honoured At Ajegunle Football And Sports.
The inaugural Ajegunle Football And Sports Golden Awards will hold on December 4, 2021 at the prestigious Abayomi Hall at the Orege area of Ajegunle,...
Tani Adewumi: 11-Year-Old Chess Master Trounces 26-Year-Old Challenger.
Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi, the 11-year-old Nigerian-born US Chess Master has kept alive his hope of achieving his dream – becoming the youngest ever Grandmaster –...
Ighalo Wins West Asia Player Of The Month Award.
Ighalo Grabs West Asia Player Of The Month Award Super Eagles returnee Odion Ighalo has won the West Asia player of the month of October...
Islamic Development Bank Set To Release $150m For Agro-Industrial Zones In Nigeria.
Within the next few days, the Islamic Development Bank said it will release the sum of $150m for the development of Special Agro-Processing Zones in...
HiiL African Justice Innovation Symposium to bring together African legal-tech innovators.
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) will later this month host the first annual HiiL African Justice Innovation Symposium, bringing together key stakeholders...
Kamaru Usman Beats Colby Covington To Retain UFC Title.
Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight championship with a hard-earned win over Colby Covington in the main event of UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden in...
ARISE Fashion Week Heads to Dubai World Expo.
Africa’s most dominant and dazzling runway platform, Arise Fashion Week, is heading to Dubai in December.Specifically, the event is slated for December 3, 2021. In...
Top Finalists Announced for 2021 AWIEF Awards.
Leading Pan African entrepreneurship and innovation non-profit, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org), has announced the top finalists in its annual awards...
Sterling Bank, Roche Sign MoU On Cancer Financing.
Sterling Bank Plc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Roche Nigeria Limited on breast cancer financing at a single digit interest rate. The...
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay Tours West Africa.
In the 20 days since launching at Buckingham Palace on 7 October, the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has visited six Commonwealth nations, spanning two...
Sanwo-Olu Unveils 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta, Tasks Lagosians On Suport.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged corporate organisations and Lagosians to partner with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts...
Oshoala scores a brace & provides an assist as Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 8-1
Asisat Oshoala scored a brace and provided an assist as league leaders Barcelona Femeni beat second placed Real Sociedad 8-1 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff...
Maiden edition of Afrobeats Music Festival to hold in Canada.
The organizers of the Afrobeats Music Festival have announced that the first edition of the event will take place in Canada in 2022. The event...
University of Aberdeen completes return of Benin Bronze.
The University of Aberdeen has completed the return of a Benin Bronze at a handover ceremony on Thursday. Prince Aghatise Erediauwa, the younger brother of...
10 Foods You Actually Shouldn’t Store in the Refrigerator.
People have strangely strong opinions about refrigeration. Some grew up in cold peanut butter houses and learned to keep ketchup and condiments on the countertop...
GulderUltimateSearch 12: Teamwork Saves The Day As Clan Iroko Wins The First Group Task.
Clan Iroko set the pace for team winnings as they were declared victors of the slippery slope task. The challenging course was in a muddy...
BOS Youth Cup Unveiled By Sanwo-Olu’s Aides & Joesph Dosu.
As part of efforts by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration to promote sports and youth development in Lagos State, the Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to...
Transactions on eNaira platform free for 90 days -CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that all transactions conducted on the newly launched digital currency platform, eNaira will be free for 90 days....
Meluibe Short Film shortlisted for International Film Festival.
Life After Terror, a short film produced by Documentary Filmmaker, Ifeatu Nnaobi and supported by Nigeria’s women and youth-focused NGO, Meluibe Empowerment Foundation has been...
MUSON begins Festival of Arts tomorrow
The 25th anniversary of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Festival of the Arts begins tomorrow. Chairman of the planning committee, Mr. Ibare Akinsan, said...
9mobile Partners MEDICAID Foundation in the fight Against Cancer.
In line with its commitment to support initiatives that promote health, Nigeria’s telecom giant 9mobile recently partnered with MEDICAID foundation on a 6km walk against...
Osimhen’s Late Goal Against Torino Secures Napoli’s Eight Straight Serie A Win.
A late Victor Osimhen’s towering header sealed a hardfought 1-0 for Napoli which saw them record their eight consecutive win in the Serie A this...
FADAMA microfinance bank set to commence operations
All is now set for commencement of operations at the Ibom FADAMA Microfinance Bank located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, the Board Chairman,...