Bayelsa youth leader, Joshua Esere, has said the former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, is “a seasoned navigator in the rough waters of Nigerian politics,” who will overcome his travails.  Esere, in a statement: “The odyssey of an Ijaw king: who is after Timipre Sylva?”, said “the waves are rough, but the Ijaw […]

By Isioma Nwadike Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria (StanChart) has rewarded five women tech entrepreneurs in its SC Women in Tech incubator initiative with $10,000 each. Launched in July, this is the sixth edition in Nigeria after five editions with 25 winners to date collectively receiving over $250,000 in seed funding. Standard Chartered Women in Tech

Imaging technology giant, Canon, has hosted a movie screening of Racket Queen in Lagos, a short film by Nigerian filmmaker, Nora Awolowo, shot on Canon EOS C400 cinema camera. The camera, designed for professional filmmakers, captured the film’s striking visuals and emotional depth, showcasing Canon’s commitment to supporting the creative community with advanced imaging tools.

social enterprise, Humble Fellow, has launched an AI-powered solar energy project to provide clean and reliable electricity for Olorunda-Abaa, a peri-urban community in Lagelu Local Government of Oyo State. The project, “Solar for Olorunda-Abaa Initiative,” will deliver renewable energy to over 500 homes, schools, and businesses while promoting growth and environmental sustainability. Founded by James

Yikodeen Company has partnered IndustriSafe Management firm for a strategic distributorship of local safety gear. The partnership brings together Yikodeen, West Africa’s safety footwear maker, and IndustriSafe, a Health, Safety and Environment solutions firm supplying Personal Protective Equipment to operators in oil and gas and industrial sectors. Under the agreement, IndustriSafe becomes a distributor of