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…
Italy Builds Europe’s First Underground Data Mine
Here, apples meet algorithms. Beneath the orchards, vineyards, and cheese depots of northern Italy, a very different harvest is taking shape. Workers are tunneling cables, installing servers, and fitting ventilation shafts in what will soon become…
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Half-Trillionaire as Tesla and SpaceX Surge
Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first person in the world to amass a fortune exceeding $500 billion, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. The milestone was reached on Wednesday afternoon when Musk’s net worth briefly touched $500.1 billion…
Why the US Government Has Shut Down
The United States government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a spending bill to keep federal operations running. The prelude has beenca bitter dispute between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare funding. Republicans, who…
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Resilience at 65, Promises a Dawn of Renewed Prosperity
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu delivered a speech steeped in both reflection and resolve. Standing on the shoulders of the nation’s founding fathers, he urged citizens to see beyond the pains of reform and…
