Experts have stressed that leadership mentorship, gender-inclusive STEM education, and sustained advocacy are critical to Africa’s development as rapid technological innovation increasingly drives economic growth, job creation, and good governance. Concerns arise from widening skills gaps, persistent gender exclusion, and the need to prepare young Africans to drive science, technology, and innovation in ways tailored

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Nigerian banks have reassured the public that the ongoing recapitalisation exercise is being conducted smoothly and poses no threat of bank closures or takeovers. Contrary to claims circulating online, no bank is under liquidation. The Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) described a viral Instagram video suggesting that 12 banks would

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Tech start-ups across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and other African countries have collectively raised $19.7 billion over the past seven years to scale their operations. Nigeria alone is home to nearly one million tech startups spanning fintech, mobility, education, health, and other sectors. Fintech remains a major driver of investment, with companies like Flutterwave,

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Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has partnered with FATE Foundation to empower 1,000 Nigerian students under the Orange Corners Student Ambassadors Programme, an initiative by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The programme encourages entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions, selecting student ambassadors to inspire peers, promote innovation, and showcase entrepreneurship as a viable career path. Uzodinma Odenigbo, Corporate

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Integrated Indigo Limited has made a remarkable impact at the 2025 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LAPRIGA), taking home five awards, including the prestigious Model Agency of the Year. The agency also triumphed in categories such as Insight-Driven Communication, Private Sector Public Relations Campaign of the Year, Crisis and Issue Management, and Sustainability

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Social media personality Speed Darlington has revealed that he has never experienced true love, even while currently dating multiple women. In a candid interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, Darlington said he is currently seeing six different women. He explained that a past marriage plan fell apart when he was upfront about his polygamous tendencies.

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Actor Mike Folarin has shared a bizarre experience he had with some overzealous female fans, revealing that he has been kissed without consent. In a recent chat with VJ Adams, Folarin recounted an incident at a Lagos club where an intoxicated fan kissed him unexpectedly. “Getting unsolicited kisses is the most ridiculous fan experience I

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Singer Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, has opened up about his decision to step back from the music scene, revealing that family life influenced his choice. In a recent interview on BEAT FM, Naeto C shared that getting married in 2012 and welcoming his first child in 2013 made him reconsider his focus

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Actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has appealed to regulators and the public to allow her latest film, A Very Dirty Christmas, to continue showing in cinemas. She insisted that the movie does not ridicule Christianity and urged critics to watch it before passing judgment. In an emotional message shared on Instagram, Edo said, “Just don’t

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While audiences often celebrate actors whose faces dominate the screen, the unseen contributors—the “masquerades” of Kannywood—are the true lifeblood of the industry. These are the writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, and strategists who shape scripts, mold characters, secure locations, manage marketing, and ensure distribution. Without them, even the most talented actors would have little impact. The

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