Nigerian Minister Slams U.S. Visa Curbs on West Africa: “We’re Ready for Deals, Not Barriers”
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has criticized the United States over its proposed visa restrictions on all ECOWAS member states, calling it a major blow to diplomacy,…
UN Ocean Conference Revives Hope as More Nations Back Treaty to Protect Seas
The UN Ocean Conference has been heralded a success, with more countries ratifying a key treaty to protect marine life and further progress made on curbing plastics and illegal fishing. Nearly 200 countries came together in Nice, France, to discuss how…
Social Media Surpasses Traditional Outlets as Primary News Source Globally — Report
More recently than ever, social media platforms and video-sharing networks have overtaken traditional TV and news websites as the dominant source of news for many people around the world. This is according to a new report by the Reuters Institute for the…
Oyo Govt Partners Cyclist Aiming for Guinness Record to Empower 18 Orphaned Girls
The Oyo State Government has thrown its weight behind an ambitious Guinness World Record attempt by Ibadan-based female motorcyclist, Ebaide Joy, who is set to embark on a solo ride across 12 African countries in July 2025. The historic journey will not…
Genesis is Quietly Becoming the Tech Leader Among Luxury Cars
In a market long dominated by German giants like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, one brand has steadily climbed the ranks with little noise: Genesis. The South Korean luxury automaker, a division of Hyundai, is gaining recognition for its…
ECOWAS Urged to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Aid, Embrace Institutional Reforms
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to chart a new path toward financial independence and institutional reform by reducing its reliance on foreign aid and development partners. This call was made during the opening of…
Sustainability and Profit Can Coexist, Say Marketing Experts Amid Lagos Plastic Ban
As Lagos State intensifies its crackdown on single-use plastics (SUPs), marketing professionals argue that businesses can remain profitable while fully complying with environmental regulations. In interviews with industry experts, the consensus is clear:…
Twice The Devil
Chapter One: The Tree by the Gutter I make bad decisions until it becomes a tree ripe for harvest.. My name is Kola, and I was born on a Monday evening, just before the rains came. My mother told me that the first sound I ever made was not…
Australian Researchers Turn Farm Waste into Durable Products with On-Farm Recycling Machine
A team of researchers from La Trobe University in Bendigo has developed a groundbreaking solution to one of agriculture’s most persistent waste challenges, synthetic bale twine. The strong plastic cord used to bind hay and crops has long been destined…
Nigerian Archaeologist Dr. Abidemi Babalola Wins $300,000 Dan David Prize for Landmark Discovery
A Nigerian archaeologist and research fellow at the British MuMuseumDr. Abidemi Babalola has won the 2025 Dan David Prize, earning international acclaim and a $300,000 award for his groundbreaking work in African archaeology. Honoured at a ceremony in…