Clinical psychologists have identified lifestyle pressures, academic stress and social media influence as key contributors to emotional instability among Nigerian university students. This was stated on Friday during Caleb University’s campus mental health awareness seminar organised in partnership with the department of Psychology to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Themed, ‘Demystifying Mental Health issues among […]
Capital Express Life Assurance Limited was thinking ahead of the insurance industry recapitalisation, announcing already achieved 53 percent increase in shareholders’ fund, from N9.22 billion in 2023 to N14.11 billion in 2024, buoyed by capital injection and improved investment income. The life specialist firm, during its 24th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, said the financial […]
Customer Service Week 2025 is celebrated globally from 6 to 10 October. In this interview, Adenike Labinjo, MD/CEO of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost downstream oil and gas companies, spoke on the importance of commitment to customer service and satisfaction as well as investment and innovation. TAOFEEK OYEDOKUN brings the excerpts: […]
Four African nations, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining the growing list of teams set to feature at football’s biggest global event. The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded format of 48 teams, […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has graduated 10,000 newly trained constables after completing intensive training across various Police Colleges and Training Institutions nationwide, marking another milestone in the Force’s efforts to strengthen internal security and improve its operational capacity. The Passing Out Parade, which took place simultaneously across all designated training institutions on October 7, […]
BIC, one of the leaders in stationery, lighters, and shavers, has reaffirmed its commitment to education in Nigeria by spotlighting the vital role of teachers at the Let There Be Teachers Conference in Lagos. The landmark event, which set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of teachers, provided a platform for dialogue […]
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The index, which tracks the world’s wealthiest individuals, included the 40-year-old Al Nassr and Portugal captain for the first time, confirming his rise as one of the richest athletes in history. Cristiano Ronaldo’s […]
Every year brings a new list of names said to shape the global economy, but in 2025, power in Africa looks different. The most influential business leaders in Africa today are not just running companies; they are shaping how technology, money, and resources move around the world. Their decisions are felt in markets, boardrooms, and […]
Stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have identified agricultural technology (AgriTech) and open data platforms as essential tools for advancing Nigeria’s digital economy, particularly in promoting inclusion and improving rural development. Speaking at the session titled “Design Workshops Building Productive Sectors: Investing in the Digital Economy” during the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit […]
The Chinwe-Bode Akinwande (CBA) Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming conference themed “Empowering Widows in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Vulnerability,” scheduled to be held on 9 October 2025 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The pivotal event is aimed at spotlighting the pressing challenges faced by underprivileged widows across the country. […]