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The Minister, The Governor, And The Journalist: Umahi’s Conduct, Makinde’s Matur
The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway controversy has given Nigeria an unexpected case study—not in civil engineering, but in emotional engineering. What began as a routine question about project costs has unfolded into a lesson in how leaders respond...

Apple Premium Partner stores host iPhone 17, iPhone Air midnight launch
Power Mac Center blends spectacle and heart in the latest device drops It was a celebration of the power of possibility and the spirit of giving during the midnight launch of the latest iPhone. Held in Power Mac Center (PMC) Apple Premium Partner...

Premier Energies secures $20 mn solar contracts in West Africa
Hyderabad-based Premier Energies is one of India's largest vertically integrated solar cell and module manufacturers.Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth $19.95 million (around ₹177 crore) Republic...

APC’s Endorsement Of Tinubu, Oborevwori A Welcome Development — Obule
1 WARRI – Senioial Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Comrade Francis Obule, JP, has described the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by key stakeholders of...

The Transformative Leadership And Global Rise Of The Nationalexaminations C
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has undergone remarkable transformation over the past two decades, but the period under the current Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, stands out as an era of exceptional...
GMet Issues High Impact Weather Alert for Ghana
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued an urgent impact-based weather warning for Sunday, October 12, 2025, as a powerful rainstorm system tracking westward from Nigeria and Benin threatens to bring thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and...

BFI’s Ama Ampadu On Her Eclectic Career & The “Exceptional” Year Of British Filmmaking: “We’ve Got To Find A Way To Keep This Momentum Going”
2025 has been an impressive year for the British Film Institute, in its often scrutinized role as a supporter of original filmmaking, with breakout titles emerging across the festival circuit. Popular titles include the BFI’s trio of Cannes...

Zonta Conference: Veep urges women groups to sustain investment in girls, women entrepreneurs
By Ernest Nutsugah, GNA Accra, Oct. 16, GNA – The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged women’s rights organisations to continue investing in girls and women entrepreneurs to help advance economic growth on the African...

Gov Okpebholo approves compulsory teaching of Edo languages in schools
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across Edo State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to preserving the State’s rich cultural heritage and promoting...

A journey through Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway
Months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the “completed” 30-kilometre parts of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, about 18km of the road is ready for use at a stretch from its starting point at Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island,...
Playoffs: Grab this lifeline, Ikpea tells Super Eagles
The National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Rev. (Amb.) Samuel Ikpea has charged the Super Eagles to grab their second chance with both hands by winning the African playoffs to get a chance to be at the mundial next year....

Prioritise the Keta port development in Ghana’s 2026 budget
As Ghana advances toward economic recovery and regional competitiveness, the strategic importance of infrastructure investment cannot be overstated. Among the many critical projects awaiting renewed national commitment, the Keta Port Development...

Nutritional Status and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Children in a Hospital Setting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as “atopic eczema”, affects 15 to 20% of children in France.1 It is one of the most common reasons for pediatric dermatology consultations, representing the most frequent chronic dermatosis in...

Okpebholo to revive teaching of Edo languages in schools
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across the state. In a statement on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo reaffirmed his...

Meet the CEOs of top 10 African fintech companies by funding
Unarguably, the fintech space has become a leading force driving financial inclusion and innovation across Africa and globally. It’s an industry that has continued to propel seamless digital payment closer to people and penetrate rural...

CRMI, experts push for institutional reforms, stronger risk governance to strengthen economy
Risk management practitioners, economic experts and industry leaders have called for urgent institutional reforms, stronger data systems, and ethical governance to safeguard Nigeria’s economy from recurring global disruptions and internal...

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway concession stalled by court case – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed on Wednesday that the Federal Government’s concession plan on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has been stalled by a court case. Umahi also condemned the habit of dumping refuse along highways, describing it...

Okpebholo okays compulsory teaching of Edo languages in schools
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across Edo State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to preserving the State’s rich cultural heritage and promoting...

Prioritise Keta port development in Ghana’s 2026 budget
Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor As Ghana advances toward economic recovery and regional competitiveness, the strategic importance of infrastructure investment cannot be overstated. Among the many critical projects awaiting renewed national...
I BAD hits Accra screens Oct 31
Accra is about to go bad—in the best way possible as it plays host to Naija-Ghana film collaboration, I BAD. Yes, I BAD is rolling out the red carpet at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, on Thursday, October 31, 2025, and the buzz is nothing short...