Fire prevention must be designed into West Africa’s electricalfuture
By Opeyemi Olaniyan The safety of electrical infrastructure is non-negotiable, particularly in a time when…
Fire prevention must be designed into West Africa’s electricalfuture
By Opeyemi Olaniyan The safety of electrical infrastructure is non-negotiable, particularly in a time when industrialisation and urbanisation in West Africa require reliable and efficient power provision, Indeed, as systems expand in scale and complexity, one critical risk demand greater attention: electrical fires.Fire safety should move beyond a mere compliance and become the very foundation…
Nigeria eyes 500,000 jobs with SAPZ Programme
The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, has stepped up efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, a major agricultural initiative projected to generate more than 500,000 direct and indirect jobs in each project location while significantly reducing post-harvest losses across the country. The renewed commitment was underscored…
PMI, Cannes Lions partner to grow creative sector
By Kolade Kokumo, Lagos Project Management Institute (PMI) and Cannes Lions have partnered with to launch a global initiative to connect academia with creative industries and better prepare learners for the evolving world of work. The organization said that the Forum responds to a growing need for closer alignment between what is taught in classrooms…
Coca-Cola marks 75 years of refreshing Nigeria
Since its introduction into the Nigerian market in the 1951, Coca-Cola has established itself as one of the country’s most recognizable and beloved household names. Across generations, the brand has remained a constant presence at weddings, birthday celebrations, sporting events, family gatherings and the quiet, ordinary moments that mark everyday Nigerian life.As the iconic brand…
APC supporters of Apata, Doherty, others protest Lagos primary election fraud
By Kolade Kokumo, Lagos Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have stormed the party’s secretariat, protesting alleged irregularities that characterised the recently concluded House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primary elections in several constituencies across the state.The protesters, comprising party members, supporters and loyalists of aggrieved aspirants, called…
Climate Action Is Increasingly a Business Imperative
By Dinesh Balsingh Every day, millions of Nigerians rely on our network to learn, work, trade, and stay connected. Yet, behind every call, every transaction, and every digital interaction lies a question that every business must now confront: how do we power growth without compromising the future of the environment? I was reminded of this…
MEA Q1 smartphone shipments dip 7% on memory prices, conflicts
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by 7% YoY in Q1 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according to Counterpoint’s latest Market Monitor. The decline was due to increasing prices stemming from the memory crisis, as well as the regional conflict in the Middle East which…
Nigeria’s, 36 other Africa’s startups share $135m cash in May
No fewer than 37 start-ups in Africa announced a total of $135m in funding through $100k+ deals (equity, debt, grants; excl. exits) in May 2026. According to the latest stats shared by Africa: The Big Deal, deal activity improved again after April (32) and the March low (22), but remains below the previous 12-month average…
Epileptic power supply costs Nigeria $35b yearly, says report
Nigeria’s epileptic electricity situation is costing the economy more than $35billion (about ₦48 trillion) annually, according to a new economic brief released by financial expert and Director of Arthur Group, Martins Itua. The report blamed the losses to chronic power shortages, widespread reliance on self-generated electricity, disrupted business operations, damaged equipment, and post-harvest losses across…
