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13-Year-Old Igando Student Breaks Record, Clinches Top Prize in UBA Essay Competition

A historic feat was recorded in Lagos on Tuesday as 13-year-old Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin, a student of Igando Community Senior High School, emerged winner of the 15th UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC), becoming the youngest champion in the competition’s history. Ebunoluwa,

November 19, 2025

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Global Outage Hits X as Thousands Struggle to Access Platform

The social-media platform X (formerly Twitter) suffered a major global outage on Tuesday, leaving thousands of users unable to load their feeds, publish posts or access the service across both mobile and desktop channels. According to outage-tracking service Downdetector, more than 11,500

November 18, 2025

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LABAF 2025 Closes with Emotional Tributes to Departed Cultural Icons

The 27th Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) concluded on Sunday with a powerful and emotionally charged Grand Finale dedicated to honouring the memories of late cultural icons who helped shape Nigeria’s literary and artistic heritage. The festival, organised by the Committee

November 17, 2025

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Eyo Festival: Lagos’ Timeless Celebration of Ancestry, Culture, History

As dawn breaks over Lagos Island on an Eyo Festival day, the city transforms. Streets that usually hum with traffic fall silent, replaced by the rhythm of drums, chants, and ceremonial footsteps. From Idumota Market to the Iga Idunganran Palace, Lagosians gather

November 16, 2025

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FG Scraps Mother-Tongue Teaching, Enforces English as Sole Classroom Language Nationwide

The Federal Government has officially abolished the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, declaring English the sole language of teaching from early childhood to tertiary level. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the policy shift

November 13, 2025

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Tinubu Urges Editors to Balance Bold Critique with Nation-Building Responsibility

President Tinubu has urged Nigerian editors to uphold the highest standards of journalism by reporting boldly and truthfully while contributing to national unity and development. Speaking on Wednesday at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) held at

November 13, 2025

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Peterside’s New Books Spark Leadership Dialogue as NLS, PH Club Host Public Reading

The Port Harcourt Club, in partnership with the Nigerian Literary Society (NLS), will host a special literary event with Dr. Dakuku Peterside on December 7, 2025. The session will feature readings, discussions, and a book signing of his acclaimed works, Beneath The

November 12, 2025

Africa·Events·FEATURES·Nigeria

Ford Foundation at 65: How a Quiet Revolution Shaped West Africa’s Fight for Justice, Inclusion

When the Ford Foundation opened its West Africa office in Lagos in 1960, the region was at the dawn of self-rule. Universities were emerging, civil services were taking shape, and newly independent nations needed skilled personnel to run their governments. Few could

November 9, 2025

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ECOWAS Courts Investors, Strengthen Regional Value Chains on 50th Anniversary

West Africa’s economic integration milestone, ECOWAS@50, is spotlighting regional trade, investment, and innovation through the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition (ECOTIFE) at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF). Running from 7–16 November at Tafawa Balewa Square, the forum positions

November 9, 2025

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Antigua, Barbuda Sets Tone for CHOGM 2026 with New Drive for Shared Prosperity, Global Partnerships

Antigua and Barbuda has officially launched its journey to hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), unveiling the summit’s theme as “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.” The announcement, jointly made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Commonwealth

November 4, 2025

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Woodhall Capital Targets $50 Billion to Accelerate Nigeria’s Development

Woodhall Capital, led by its founder and chief executive officer, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract $50 billion in global investments to drive large-scale development projects across Nigeria. Hunponu-Wusu, in a recent interview, said the initiative is part of

November 4, 2025

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13-Year-Old Igando Student Breaks Record, Clinches Top Prize in UBA Essay Competition

Global Outage Hits X as Thousands Struggle to Access Platform

LABAF 2025 Closes with Emotional Tributes to Departed Cultural Icons

Eyo Festival: Lagos’ Timeless Celebration of Ancestry, Culture, History

FG Scraps Mother-Tongue Teaching, Enforces English as Sole Classroom Language Nationwide

Tinubu Urges Editors to Balance Bold Critique with Nation-Building Responsibility

Peterside’s New Books Spark Leadership Dialogue as NLS, PH Club Host Public Reading

Ford Foundation at 65: How a Quiet Revolution Shaped West Africa’s Fight for Justice, Inclusion

ECOWAS Courts Investors, Strengthen Regional Value Chains on 50th Anniversary

Antigua, Barbuda Sets Tone for CHOGM 2026 with New Drive for Shared Prosperity, Global Partnerships

Woodhall Capital Targets $50 Billion to Accelerate Nigeria’s Development

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