Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, a non-denominational Christian ministry, has inaugurated the first-ever combined Old People’s Home and Orphanage in Imo State, Nigeria. Named The Seraphic Home, the facility is situated in Mgbirichi, Ohaji Egbema, near the state capital, Owerri. The official commissioning was carried out by Imo State Governor, Senator […]
Month: April 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted teenage pregnancy as a reflection of deep-rooted “fundamental inequalities” in society, warning of its serious physical, psychological, and social repercussions for young girls. In a statement released on Wednesday, the WHO underscored that teenage pregnancy remains the leading cause of death among girls […]
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s top airlines, has temporarily halted all its domestic flights in response to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The airline made the announcement on Wednesday, citing critical safety concerns arising from the suspension of weather forecasting services vital for flight operations. In […]
OPay, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has announced the expansion of its N1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship program to students at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), underlining its ongoing commitment to enhancing access to education across Nigeria. The scholarship initiative, designed to ease the financial burden of students, will allow recipients […]
As Nigeria’s digital transformation accelerates, Muhammed Rudman, CEO of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), emphasized that the country’s evolving tech ecosystem is no longer just about consumption, but creation. “We’re no longer just consumers of technology; we’re building our own future,” Rudman said, reflecting on Nigeria’s growing role […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), in collaboration with the Imo State Government, has kicked off the 4th edition of its Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit in Owerri. The three-day summit, running from April 23 to 25, 2025, is being held at the Protea Hotel and brings together innovators, academics, investors, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will convene the inaugural Startup Consultative Forum on Monday, 28 April 2025, in Abuja. This event marks a key milestone in the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), which was signed into law in October 2022. Designed to foster a vibrant startup […]
IXPN, Nigeria’s leading Internet Exchange Point, is proud to announce a landmark achievement: crossing 1 Terabit per second (1Tbps) in aggregate peak domestic internet traffic for the first time. This milestone signifies a major leap forward in developing Nigeria’s internet infrastructure and underscores the critical role of local internet infrastructure […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal dumping across the state, resulting in the arrest of over 300 individuals for violating environmental sanitation laws. Working in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), LAWMA’s surveillance and enforcement teams have been conducting both day […]
The Federal Government has announced the complete closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos starting April 27, 2025, to carry out crucial structural repairs aimed at safeguarding commuters and extending the lifespan of the aging infrastructure. According to Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, the decision […]