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Why we decided to build Anambra NYSC orientation camp – Obi

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said that the decision by his government to build a Permanent Orientation Camp in Anambra State for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Mbaukwu/Umuawulu was borne out of need,…

Documentary on missing Chibok schoolgirls wins at Venice Film Festival (CNN)

A documentary by a Nigerian filmmaker on the missing Chibok girls has won an award at the Venice Film Festival. ‘Daughters of Chibok’ won best virtual reality story at the festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday night. The documentary, which also…

Sahara Group takes ‘Africa Energy Access’ narrative to World Energy Congress

Global conversations and collaborations geared towards promoting access to safe, clean and affordable energy need to consider the “unique situation in Africa”, Wale Ajiabade Executive Director, Sahara Group has said ahead of the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.…

African ICT Foundation is seeking volunteer tech trainers

The African ICT Foundation (AfICTF) has opened application for its volunteer’s trainers for its Digital Connect Africa (DCA) Project in Nigeria. The DCA is a digital skills training and empowerment program of the Foundation designed to cover the five Regions…

Xenophobia forced me out of Lucky Dube’s band as lead vocalist – Nigerian reggae star, Ben Priest

While the average South Africans on the street may be accused of xenophobia on the basis of ignorance, it actually runs deep amongst the elites according to a revelation by Ben Priest, the Nigerian-born lead vocalist of The Lucky Dube…

Social4Media Masterclass delivers digital skills to media professionals in Lagos

The second edition of Social4Media Masterclass, an all-day digital skills workshop took place on September 4, 2019 in Lagos. The event organised by Lagos-based marketing and media company, ID Africa and marketing tech startup, Plaqad provided media professionals with digital…

Global transactions get easier with FirstBank’s card offerings – Ehime Alex

As in many developing countries, cash has been the most prevalent mode of payment in Nigeria until 2012 when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the cashless policy with the aim of promoting the use of electronic payment channels…

Stanbic IBTC upgrades Lagos primary school infrastructure

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has donated an ultra-modern lavatory to Abaranje Primary School, located in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The facility donated by Stanbic IBTC consists of a block of…

Obi thanks Air Peace on South Africa, seeks compensation for xenophobia victims

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has thanked the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema, over what he described as his “gesture of patriotism and support for humanity”, by providing his…

Xenophobia in South Africa reminds me of Zara, another place, time and pain

If you have never experienced violence far away from your comfort zone, you will most likely dismiss what is going on in South Africa at the moment. But I have and I can tell you for free that it is…

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