Nigeria has called on African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and present a united front in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation, as the continent prepares for crucial elections at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The call was made during the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African […]
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Fans of Netflix’s hit drama The Polygamist are set for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience as South African actors Gugu Gumede and S’Dumo Mtshali headline this week’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, the Globacom-sponsored magazine programme on CNN International. Hosted by renowned journalist Larry Madowo in Johannesburg, the 30-minute episode features […]
Africa’s financial services ecosystem is rapidly transitioning into a highly sophisticated, data-driven epoch. As digital adoption accelerates at an unprecedented pace and financial inclusion initiatives gain structural momentum, commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, and specialized fintech enterprises are shifting their strategic focus toward connected operational models. Across the continent, financial […]
LASG to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks within three years the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that the temporary delays being experienced in waste evacuation across parts of Lagos will soon ease following the ongoing rehabilitation of Road E at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, which is […]
Eleven outstanding poetry collections have emerged on the longlist of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, selected from 223 received for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Prize, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo marks a significant milestone in this year’s competition and reflects the exceptional quality, […]
Eleven exceptional poetry collections have been shortlisted for the next stage of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026, following a rigorous selection process that saw 223 entries submitted for this year’s competition. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Prize’s Advisory Board, Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, who described the […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have strengthened efforts to bridge Nigeria’s gender digital divide through a strategic partnership aimed at promoting digital inclusion, innovation and skills development for women across the country. The commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit […]
The Lagos State Police Command has sustained its intensified offensive against criminal elements with the arrest of 147 suspects and the recovery of 250 expanded cartridges, 22 machetes, illicit drugs and other dangerous items during the latest phase of Operation KO S’AYE III. The operation forms part of the Command’s […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a long-term strategy aimed at reducing the state’s dependence on dumpsites by accelerating resource recovery, expanding modern waste processing infrastructure, promoting environmental education and strengthening collaboration across the waste management value chain. Speaking on the weekend edition of Traffic Radio’s Talk Time […]
MTN Nigeria has officially announced the commencement of entries for Season 2 of its Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) reality music competition, reaffirming its commitment to discovering, nurturing and empowering the next generation of Nigerian music talents. The music reality show, produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, returns following […]