Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby has received global acclaim after unveiling a commissioned portrait of former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago. The artwork, titled “The Obamas: Springing Forth (2026)”, was commissioned through the Obama Foundation and officially unveiled on Tuesday, drawing praise from…
A landmark study published in the medical journal The Lancet has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has reduced the risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30 in England to nearly zero, providing the strongest evidence yet that the immunisation programme is saving lives. The study revealed that no women…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Headies has announced that its 18th edition will be held in Toronto, Canada, marking another step in the awards’ international expansion while maintaining a strong connection to Nigeria’s creative industry. The announcement was made on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where entertainment stakeholders, government…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Recording Academy has announced a sweeping overhaul of its rules and the introduction of five new award categories ahead of the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 7, 2027. The changes, which affect eligibility requirements, voting procedures and award classifications, are aimed at ensuring the Grammys remain aligned with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) 2026 has unveiled the second cohort of exhibitors for its “Beyond the Hide” showcase, highlighting a new wave of designers and brands pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship, sustainability, and luxury within Nigeria’s leather industry. The organisers said the latest group of exhibitors brings fresh perspectives to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju As innovation continues to dominate discussions across Africa’s technology ecosystem, Emelia Sunday-Edet, Head of Product at FlashChange, has cautioned that innovation without accountability amounts to experimentation, warning that unchecked technological growth could expose millions of users to significant risks. In an opinion piece, Sunday-Edet observed that innovation has become a widely used…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade The rising cost of flour and other baking ingredients is increasing pressure on bakery operators and bread retailers, forcing many businesses to carefully manage production costs and slim profit margins. Speaking on the challenges facing the industry, Mr. Olamide Banjo, a bakery manager in Ogun State, said the cost of flour has…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy, Ahonsi Unuigbe, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, describing him as a visionary entrepreneur and patriotic Nigerian whose achievements have contributed significantly to the country’s economic development. Unuigbe, who also serves as Chairman of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju First HoldCo Plc (FirstHoldCo) has successfully completed the ₦45 billion second tranche of its ongoing ₦350 billion private placement programme, further strengthening the capital base of its flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank). The financial services group disclosed that the transaction was concluded after securing all necessary approvals from the…
