9th AFRIMA Brings Together 48 African Countries in Lagos
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) successfully hosted delegates and artists from 48 African nations in Lagos, celebrating the continent's diverse musical talent. Read the full story.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) successfully hosted delegates and artists from 48 African nations in Lagos, celebrating the continent's diverse musical talent. Read the full story.
Polish Ambassador Michał Cygan lauds Nigeria's military as a regional stabiliser. Talks focus on defence cooperation and youth engagement via the CAS Literary Competition. Read more.
Amazon's Project Kuiper secures a 7-year NCC licence, setting the stage for a major satellite internet showdown with Elon Musk's Starlink in Nigeria. Discover how this competition will reshape broadband access.
Polish Ambassador Michał Cygan lauds Nigeria as a stabilising force. Talks focus on bilateral defence cooperation and youth engagement via the CAS Literary Competition. Read more.
The NCC has begun a major study to assess competition in Nigeria's $76bn telecoms sector. The aim is to ensure fair play, curb market dominance, and prepare for new tech. Read more.
The Next of Kin Series 8 launches with the theme 'Fragments of Being,' spotlighting 20 emerging artists. The winner gets a solo exhibition worth ₦6 million. Discover how this initiative fuels Nigeria's art economy.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos began hours behind schedule, with no music stars present at the slated time. Discover the details and impact of the delayed event.
The Federal Government launches the InnovateNaija Challenge with a ₦140 million prize pool. Young innovators can win grants up to ₦100m. Apply now to solve Nigeria's economic challenges.
At the 2026 AFRIMA summit, industry leaders called for policy reform, tech adoption, and pan-African collaboration to unlock the continent's massive music potential. Discover the roadmap.
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is live in Lagos from Jan 7, 2026. Watch Femi Kuti, Diamond Platnumz & more on DStv Channel 196. Don't miss the 'Unstoppable Africa' celebration!
Ayodeji 'Ayo Benzi' Benson clinches victory in MTN's Next Afrobeats Star, securing a N150 million music deal. Discover the full results and the future of Afrobeats.
Nnamani Music Group is shifting focus from viral hits to rights administration and royalty collection, creating a sustainable infrastructure for African artists. Discover their strategy for global viability.
Nigerian fashion powerhouse Ejiro Amos Tafari (EAT) celebrates 15 years of championing African luxury. The milestone event featured a ₦5M Young Designers Competition and the poetic SS26 'The Odyssey' collection.
Aliyu Abdurrahman from Kaduna emerged champion at the National Quranic Recitation Competition in Abuja. Winners received cars and millions in donations from leaders like VP Shettima.
Prophet Sam Olu-Alo has donated ₦2 million to support youth sports in Ekiti State through a school football competition. The initiative aims to nurture talent and reduce crime.
Italian regulators order Meta to suspend new terms that lock WhatsApp's 3B+ users into Meta AI. An EU antitrust probe is also underway. Read the latest on the tech giant's market dominance battle.
Musa Ahmed Musa of Borno and Hafsat Sada of Kano have emerged overall winners of the 40th National Qur'anic Recitation Competition. Governor Zulum says the event signals Borno's return to peace.
Lagos State, First Bank, Swedish Government & others sponsor the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Jan 7-11, 2026. Theme: 'Unstoppable Africa'. Read the full schedule.
TotalEnergies Nigeria launches TEMC+ card for secure fleet & business payments, competing with Paystack. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
Volaris and Viva, two leading Mexican low-cost carriers, have agreed to merge, pending 2026 regulatory approval. The deal aims to expand affordable air travel in Mexico amid industry turbulence. Read the full details.
Victoria Ogoke from Yaba College of Technology wins the ZODML 2025 poetry competition, beating 2,355 entries. Read about her winning poem 'Harvest never rich' and the other finalists.
Baze University, Abuja, has won the 2025 CGMA Business Leader Challenge, defeating Covenant and Thomas Adewunmi University. Read about their victory and the competition's goals.
Despite a $500bn valuation, OpenAI faces massive losses and fierce competition. Will it dominate AI or fade like Netscape? Read the full analysis.
Global broker JustMarkets launches the Boost Contest, a trading competition with weekly draws and real gold rewards. Open to all clients until January 31, 2026. Join now!
Ndubuisi Praise, 14, from Ikorodu, wins JADC 3.0, beating 570 contestants. He gets ₦1M prize, highlighting Jendol's education revolution in Lagos and Ogun public schools. Read more.
The 2025 Lakowe Lakes Golf Championship kicks off today, featuring over 120 players competing for honours in a 36-hole event. The tournament celebrates skill and improvement across Ladies, Gentlemen, and Veterans categories. Read more.
The RiseVest SuperBall Youth League finale returns to Lagos National Stadium on Dec 18-19, 2025. Expect futsal, basketball, volleyball, music & festive fun. Join the celebration of youth talent!
History made as Chisa Ibe becomes first male winner of Oba Ayangburen And The Bee competition, securing a ₦12 million scholarship. Discover the full story of this educational milestone in Ikorodu.
The European Union has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta, concerned its new WhatsApp AI policy may stifle competition. This marks the bloc's latest move to regulate Big Tech.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals surprising music blends among Nigerian listeners, mixing gospel and secular tracks. Gospel artist Dunsin Oyekan reacts to the trend. Find out how to check your own Wrapped.