A civil society initiative has unveiled ResolveAM, a digital platform aimed at helping Nigerians amplify community challenges and connect people in need with possible support and interventions. The platform was created to provide citizens with an avenue to highlight pressing…
The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) has unveiled the nominees for its inaugural state awards across Rivers, Abia, Oyo and Kano States, recognising young Nigerians making outstanding contributions in their communities. The nominees cut across sectors including entrepreneurship, technology, education,…
Disability rights advocates, media professionals, and fact checkers have called for greater accessibility in fact-checking tools and election information to ensure persons with disabilities (PWDs) are not excluded from democratic participation. The call was made during the maiden edition of…
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has announced that her landmark boarding school for girls in South Africa will officially close at the end of the 2027 academic year, marking the end of a 20-year campus era. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy…
For over ten years, the Nigerian-based organization Spaces for Change (S4C) has been working quietly and persistently to ensure that strict financial and security laws don’t end up stifling civil society groups trying to help local communities. Now, that dedicated…
By Michael Omotosho | Agricultural experts have called for greater investment in Nigeria’s underutilized legumes, describing them as a critical pathway to improving food security, nutrition, climate resilience and economic development. The call was made during the Agversation discussion hosted…
From photography to filmmaking, mentorship and talent development, the creative entrepreneur is redefining opportunities for aspiring Nigerian creators while preparing to unveil a compelling documentary that celebrates untold local stories. In Nigeria’s rapidly expanding creative economy, talent is everywhere. Opportunities,…
The Federal Government has secured a five-year support package estimated at $500 million from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to strengthen routine immunisation, vaccine delivery and primary healthcare services across Nigeria. In a statement released by the Federal Ministry of Health…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its preparedness for the August 15 Osun State governorship election after conducting a statewide mock accreditation exercise to assess the effectiveness of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other electoral arrangements.…
The Federal Government has expanded its digital education initiative with the rollout of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Teacher Capacity Development Programme aimed at training about 11,700 teachers across Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. In a statement released by the Federal Ministry…
