The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has intensified its regional expansion efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial support system, with new offices commissioned in Minna and Sokoto as part of a broader plan to bring quality assurance services closer to production hubs across the country. Two years into the leadership of Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke as

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Environmental activist and writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight other Ogoni leaders collectively known as the Ogoni Nine, has been honoured posthumously by the Right Livelihood Foundation, three decades after their execution. The award, which celebrates individuals and organisations championing peace, justice, and sustainability, was announced during a remembrance roundtable in Lagos, organised in collaboration

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In a development that highlights the deepening relationship between Africa and the Caribbean, a high-powered delegation from Saint Lucia paid an official visit to Chocolate City Group in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore opportunities for collaboration across the creative industries. The visit, part of Saint Lucia’s broader cultural diplomacy and creative economy drive, focused on building

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The Abia State Government has approved a massive 1,150 per cent increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The move raises the payment from ₦4,000 to a new range of ₦20,000 to ₦50,000, depending on the corps members’ area of deployment. In a statement issued in

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility in the fight against corruption, stressing that the task of cleansing the nation of graft should not be left to the Commission and law enforcement agencies alone. This appeal was made on Thursday during a one-day capacity-building workshop for journalists

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Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has made history once again, becoming the first Nigerian artist to earn five Grammy nominations in album categories, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s most globally celebrated musicians. His 2025 project, No Sign of Weakness, received a nomination for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards,

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Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay has shared heartfelt sentiments about his first-ever Grammy nomination, saying that while he is grateful for the recognition, he personally doesn’t place much value on awards — but hopes Davido wins it. The singer earned a nomination for his collaboration with Davido on “With You”, which is up for Best African

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Award-winning actress and filmmaker Bukunmi Oluwasina has called out the growing trend of online mockery and hostility towards public figures, urging Nigerians to embrace kindness, empathy, and perspective—especially when celebrities experience personal challenges. In a series of Instagram stories, the Ayomi and Citation star criticized the culture of making fun of people’s misfortunes, particularly women

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Lagos recently hosted the inaugural launch of Music Tech Nigeria, a pioneering initiative aimed at connecting music, innovation, and technology to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s creative economy. The event took place at The Colossus Hotel, Ikeja, bringing together creators, policymakers, industry leaders, and tech innovators. Ashley Immanuel, CEO of Semicolon Africa, delivered the keynote

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Singer, rapper, spoken word artist, author, and entertainment journalist Tofarati Ige, popularly known as Grand Tycoon, has emphasized that the Afrobeats movement is a rich cultural ecosystem that extends far beyond music. In a recent interview, Grand Tycoon noted that while Afrobeats has successfully captured global attention for its music, other creative expressions within the

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