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Following the recent announcement by its Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, at a World Press Conference held in Lagos recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has kicked off its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to benefit 100 Nigerian undergraduates. This initiative will provide each recipient with a grant covering tuition, accommodation, study materials, and a stipend from the first year of study through the final year. This financial aid removes economic barriers, empowering students to dedicate their focus to academic and technical achievement in technology. Eligible courses of study include Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial…

By Ifeoma Ikem The National Coordinator of Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Chief Patrick Osita, has urged Nigerian shippers and freight forwarders to patronise Clarion Shipping to strengthen the indigenous shipping industry and promote local capacity. Osita made the appeal during an awareness walk organised by Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders in Apapa, Lagos. He called on importers, exporters, and stakeholders to support Clarion Shipping, noting that indigenous shipping had collapsed largely due to lack of local commitment. “Clarion Shipping has taken a huge risk to bring this vessel into the country. We must appreciate this effort and also encourage the Vice…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ikeja has seized contraband goods valued at over ₦1.2 billion within six weeks. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, who heads the unit, made the disclosed during a press briefing at the Unit’s office. He said that the success is a testament to the Service’s unwavering resolve to enforce trade laws, protect local industries, and dismantle smuggling networks operating across the Southwest. According to him, the seizures were made through coordinated surveillance, intelligence-led operations, and swift enforcement actions between September 1 and October 7, 2025.The campaign forms part of a…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Director of Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), Mr Jeon Ju Ho said the centre’s K-pop annual Multi Cultural Festival project is connecting diverse cultures and inspiring millions around the world Ju Ho who disclosed this during the celebration of the annual event in Lagos said K-pop was to showcase Korean heritage and the heritage of other countries in order to strengthen their cultural ties. “This festival stands as part of the celebration of our culture, creativity, and friendship as well in Nigeria “What you witnessed here today was not only to enjoy music and performance…

By Niall McNulty, AI Product & Innovation Leader, Cambridge University Press & Assessment The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by 2030. Yet in Sub-Saharan Africa, where student–teacher ratios can reach 50:1 and many children still lack access to quality learning resources, the need for innovative solutions is urgent. What excites me most about AI in African education is the potential to address persistent inequalities in ways that haven’t been possible before. For too long, students in under-resourced…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has commended Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project, describing it as one of the most outstanding maritime security initiatives in the world. Mr. Domínguez made the remarks during his three-day official visit to Nigeria, which included a tour of the operational base of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) at the Nigerian Navy Underwater Jetty, Ojo, Lagos. Speaking alongside the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the IMO Secretary-General said the project had demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime safety and regional stability .…

In a renewed call for ethnic harmony and nation-building, leaders of Ndigbo and Yoruba communities have emphasized the urgent need for unity between the two groups, describing their collaboration as vital to peace, progress, and development in Lagos and Nigeria at large. This message resonated strongly at a peace conference held in Surulere, Lagos, which brought together political leaders, clergy, community heads, and other dignitaries under one roof to deliberate on fostering unity and rebuilding trust between the two major ethnic nationalities. Speaking at the event, Chief Leo Okafor, former President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos, said the peace conference was…

In commemoration of International Coffee Day and Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, NESCAFÉ executed a large-scale activation, serving 65,000 cups of coffee to consumers nationwide to mark the dual occasion. The initiative spanned 25 cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Jos, Nasarawa, Minna, Kaduna, Bauchi, Owerri, Onitsha, Abeokuta, Ilorin, Calabar, Uyo, Lokoja, Lafia, Osogbo, Ado Ekiti, Maiduguri, Yola, Benin, Asaba, Makurdi, and Sokoto, reaching consumers in universities, business districts, markets, and community hubs. This activity also follows the relaunch of the original NESCAFÉ 3-in-1 in Nigeria, which now comes with enhanced creaminess, a smooth milky taste, and the…

: Airtel Nigeria has premiered a widely acclaimed celebratory video to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, spotlighting its employees as the faces and voices of the nation’s resilience, optimism, and shared future. The colourful production, launched across Airtel’s social platforms, was accompanied by a one-day nationwide giveaway that offered customers 20% extra data on every bundle purchase, underscoring the company’s commitment to celebrating and rewarding Nigerians. The new Independence Day film captures heartfelt messages delivered by a handful of Airtel employees, weaving together moments of joy, hope, and unity that mirror the Nigerian spirit. Through statements such as “We rise…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi A Quick Picture We Can All See The philosophy of pristine African homeland leadership is captured in a Yoruba adage: “Oba ba lori ohun gbogbo”—the king owns EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. It was this worldview that made colonial invasion deceptively easy: velvet thrones sold men, women, and children for money. Servitude created the disconnection between ruling thrones and the people, who only grew poorer. Fast forward a century, and you see the same philosophy re-emerging in modern form. Mansions and motorcades of public servants—disciples of conservative colonial officers—dot our landscape. After more than 100 years of…