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Ten secondary school students from Ogun State, Nigeria, will meet Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka for mentorship after winning spots in a national essay competition. The finalists will participate in an interactive session designed to inspire the next generation of African writers and leaders.
Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka joined fellow scholars to celebrate the life of Professor Biodun Jeyifo, a beloved literary giant who shaped African scholarship. The heartfelt farewell ceremony in Ibadan showcased decades of friendship, academic excellence, and unforgettable memories.
A housing project once headed for legal forfeiture has been transformed into a thriving 108-home community in Ogun State, Nigeria. Governor Dapo Abiodun rescued the stalled development and partnered with private developers to complete what nearly became an abandoned asset.
Ogun State is opening 21 new roads as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, including a major connector road that will transform how goods move across Nigeria. Governor Dapo Abiodun just cut the ribbon on a road linking travelers to five train stations, with a massive 100-kilometer highway project already underway.
Nigeria will officially become host of the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair next week, bringing thousands of businesses together to strengthen trade across the continent. The signing ceremony in Lagos marks a major step forward for Africa's economic unity and growth.
A Nigerian state just unveiled a new road connecting commuters to its major train station, with 20 more roads planned for its golden anniversary. The move promises to ease congestion and boost commerce for 150,000 daily travelers. #
Wale Tinubu received an honorary doctorate from the University of Lagos for transforming Nigeria's energy sector and building indigenous enterprise. His journey shows how local leadership can reshape strategic industries and create lasting national impact.
A senior lawyer in Nigeria just gave his fellow attorneys an entire professional building, complete with library, conference halls, and workspace. The donation honors decades of legal service and creates a lasting home for justice in Ondo State.
A new one-year incubation program in Nigeria will equip early-stage tech founders with mentorship, funding connections, and business skills to turn ideas into thriving ventures. SparkLab aims to bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and the resources needed to bring them to life.
Nigerian scholar Professor Biodun Jeyifo passed away at 80, leaving behind decades of impact as an educator, activist, and champion for student rights. His fearless advocacy changed lives across continents.
A Nigerian fintech just unlocked direct access to one of West Africa's biggest digital payment markets. Fincra's new license means businesses can now move money across Africa faster and cheaper than ever before.
Industry leaders across Africa are embracing co-location data centers as the breakthrough solution to power challenges and infrastructure gaps holding back the continent's digital growth. The strategy is already accelerating cloud and AI adoption while attracting major global investment.