By Ayomide Otitoju Young innovators from Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and Nigeria have unveiled groundbreaking STEM-driven solutions at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals, held in Cape Town. The competition, implemented by non-profit JA Africa, marked the conclusion of a year-long program featuring quizzes and innovation camps. The projects were presented during the ExxonMobil Foundation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Collaboration Group (ACG) will mark its 50th anniversary with a high-level Golden Jubilee celebration on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., bringing together global leaders, partners, and stakeholders to honor five decades of contributions to sustainable development. Held under the theme “ACG at 50: United in Collaboration, Transforming Development for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for urgent action to address Africa’s long-standing energy challenges, urging governments and stakeholders to leverage high-integrity carbon markets as a pathway to finance sustainable development. Speaking ahead of the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) scheduled for October 22–23 in Johannesburg, Maxwell Gomera, UNDP Resident…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria will select its next space representative through a new community-driven astronaut program launched by the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA). The initiative, unveiled on Monday, introduces a blockchain-powered voting platform that allows citizens of Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Thailand to choose their own space representatives. Unlike traditional astronaut programs…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), has called on Lagosians, particularly traditional rulers, to safeguard the state’s history, culture, and heritage for the benefit of future generations. Speaking at an event to mark the 2025 International Archives Day, themed “A Greater Lagos Rising: Preserving our…
By Ayomide Otitoju ARISE News Channel has confirmed the death of anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. The 29-year-old journalist, affectionately known as “Sommie,” succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack, which is currently under investigation by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The wife of Ogun State Governor and Founder of the Ajose Foundation, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has awarded scholarships to 50 indigent students across the state in collaboration with Dufil Prima Foods Plc. The event, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, aimed to ease the financial burden on parents…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has ignited fresh momentum on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) after its board of directors raised interim dividends by 25%, a move that contrasts with peers cutting back. Trading data from the NGX showed that the financial services giant’s market capitalization expanded by ₦240.26 billion following the release of its…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced strong financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, posting growth across major business segments despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the audited financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, the pan-African lender recorded a 17.28% rise in…
