Nigeria has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2nd African Schools Games, scheduled for 2027. The announcement was made in Algiers, following a competitive bidding process where Nigeria emerged victorious over strong contenders, including South Africa and Kenya. The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, expressed pride and excitement…
As cyber threats escalate, businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to devastating attacks. A single data breach can lead to operational disruption, loss of trust, and significant financial losses. According to recent reports, Nigeria has seen a sharp rise in cyber threats, with 17.5% of users surveyed affected by web-based threats.Cybercriminals target businesses of all…
The “Recharge and Win Bonanza 2” promotion, recently launched by PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech, in partnership with Globacom, has received widespread acclaim from Nigerians. The promotion, which runs from June 19th to August 8th, 2025, offers users a chance to win exciting prizes, including an iPhone 15 Pro and Infinix Hot 40, by making Glo…
Empowering Lagos SMEs with AI, digital marketing, and HP LIFE: A one-day bootcamp for scalable impact In a powerful move to foster digital inclusion and entrepreneurial growth, HP Inc., in collaboration with UpSkill Universe and Google Hustle Academy, hosted a high-impact Skills for Business Bootcamp in Lagos. On 16 July, the Bootcamp-in-a-Day event empowered 50…
A delegation from the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, on Friday, paid a strategic Courtesy Visit to the President of Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, Mr. Daser David, in Abuja. The visit is primarily to extend to the DBI President, an invitation to the Progressive Digital Media Summit, and as…
The Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA), Ifako-Ijaiye chapter, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates in the upcoming local government elections. The endorsement was given during a visit by the APC delegation, led by Deacon Banjo Omole and Evang. Mrs. Funke Olaleye, to the LASCOTA Secretariat on June 27,…
The Nigeria Football Federation has successfully organized this year’s FIFA Member Associations’ Technical and Physical Instructors Course at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja with the President of Nigeria Referees Association, Hon. Sani Zubairu expressing gratitude to the NFF leadership for the robust support offered to ensure the success of the programme. “We thank God…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter, in partnership with the United Nations, is set to unveil the 2025 United Nations World Nutrition Month on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The event will take place at the Unilag Rahman Hall at 10 am. The event will feature exhibitions of hygienic items and products, as…
The Nigeria Esports Federation is poised to revolutionize the country’s sports economy and create massive employment opportunities, according to Damilola Pedro, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the federation. Speaking at the eSports demonstration events during the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, in Abeokuta, Pedro highlighted the vast potential of eSports to drive economic…
Two top German politicians have slammed plans by US President Donald Trump to block foreigners from studying at Harvard, with one – himself an alumnus of the elite university – saying it “sends out a chilling signal” and is “research policy suicide.” “When the most important and highest performing universities are deliberately weakened, it is…
