Solar and Wind Fully Meet Global Electricity Demand Growth for First Time
For the first time in history, global growth in electricity demand was met entirely by solar and wind power. This is according to a new report from Ember, the energy think tank. The data marks a remarkable milestone in the global clean energy transition,…
Biocomputing Breakthrough: Swiss Scientists Grow Mini-Brains for Future
Welcome to the strange and fascinating frontier of biocomputing, where living cells, rather than silicon chips, could power the computers of the future. In a lab in Switzerland, scientists at FinalSpark are experimenting with…
Cooking Gas Prices Skyrocket Despite NBS Reported Cost Drop
Despite government data showing a decline in cooking gas prices, residents across Lagos and Ogun states are battling one of the steepest hikes in recent months, with households enduring long queues and soaring costs. Recent figures from the National…
For the Moulders of Tomorrow: Celebrating Teachers Who Truly – By Bolutife Oluwadele
‘Moulders of Tomorrow You are the quiet architects of dawn, Who take the unshaped clay and gently guide The restless mind, the fragile spirit torn Between the world outside and peace inside. You do not merely fill the empty shelf With dates,…
Nigeria at 65: Corruption, Insecurity Overshadow Hopes for Renewal
In his recent commentary, Professor Jibrin Ibrahim, a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Democracy and Development, delivers a sobering assessment of Nigeria at 65 years of independence. He argues that despite the country’s age, it has yet to achieve the…
MEHUMD Celebrates Elderly with Outreach Program in Ekiti
Media for Human Development Foundation (MEHUMD), a non-governmental organization, has celebrated senior citizens with a special outreach programme in Iropora, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The event, dedicated to honouring the…
Lagos Students Battle Ideas in Dare2Debate Street Challenge
A good number of secondary school students in Lagos took part in a thrilling one-minute street debate challenge organized by the Dare2Debate team, powered by HACmedia. The interactive event, held at Maryland, Lagos, saw students from both public and…
Ekiti Virtual Scholarship Summit 2026 – Apply Now!
The Ekiti Virtual Scholarship Summit 2026 is set to bring together students, scholars, universities, and government agencies in a dynamic platform to explore global scholarship opportunities. The event will focus on sharing knowledge, fostering networks,…
Vivajets Secures $10m Aviation Deal with TLG, Wema
In a significant boost for Nigeria’s aviation sector, TLG Capital has closed a $10 million financing facility for VivaJets, a subsidiary of Falcon Aerospace Limited, in collaboration with Wema Bank. The transaction, described by both parties as the first…
Africa’s-Startup Capitals: How Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, Kigali and Cairo Are Redefining Global Innovation
Africa’s startup ecosystem is rewriting the continent’s economic story, with cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, Cairo, and Kigali emerging as global players in innovation. Each city, often dubbed a “startup capital,” has carved out a niche in…