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Geneva, Switzerland – 16 September 2025: Melissa Kariuki, Founder and CEO of Whip Music and one of the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025), will speak at the prestigious World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2025 in Geneva on 18 September 2025. This invitation follows Kariuki’s recognition as a member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and her inclusion on Hotlist Africa’s Top 30 Executives in the African Music Industry (2025), further establishing her as one of Africa’s most influential young leaders at the intersection of creativity, technology, and trade. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global organization…
Niteon, one of Nigeria’s largest digital export marketplace, has announced the launch of Niteon Capital, the first neobank built specifically for African manufacturers. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs, Tony Nwose and Daniel Chukwuemelie, the US-based startup has already built a reputation for helping verified African manufacturers, spanning agriculture, fabrics and minerals products connect seamlessly to international buyers. With operational footprints in the US, UK, Canada, and South Asia, and a recent FDA Global Partner License unlocking export access to the United States, Niteon is already a formidable force in African digital trade. The launch of Niteon Capital (www.niteoncapital.com), comes as the…
Digital transformation accelerates as Kenya’s leading travel platform expands across critical transport corridors
In a heartfelt and urgent appeal, the residents and stakeholders of Iweke, Idode, Koto-Obo, Ilobi-Omuwa, and Ileba communities in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State have issued a powerful petition to the Executive Governor of Ogun State. Titled “Petition of Urgency to the Executive Governor of Ogun State to Halt the Escalating Invasion and Destruction by Land Grabbers in Ilaro Communities,” the document paints a grim picture of escalating violence, displacement, and destruction at the hands of armed land grabbers. “We write this petition with utmost urgency and in deep distress,” the petition begins, setting the tone…
The City Pulse Lounge, a subsidiary of The City Pulse, has unveiled its signature delicacy, Iyan Olodo, a traditional freshly pounded yam served the way our fathers enjoyed it — with pure, unadulterated palm wine in calabash-style fashion, but now available in the heart of Ikeja. Iyan Olodo isn’t just a meal; it’s a cultural homecoming. Customers hear the sound of yam being pounded live in the lounge (except for pre-orders), surrounded by an ambience steeped in Yoruba tradition. Every weekend, the lounge comes alive with live Juju, Fuji, Gospel, and cultural performances, turning every meal into a celebration of…
ABUJA – The Federal Ministry of Education has directed that accreditation of both public and private secondary schools for the conduct of public examinations, WASSCE, NABTEB, NECO, and NBIAS, shall henceforth be contingent on the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) certification of teachers engaged in such schools. The Ministry said the decision was in line with government policy to strengthen the teaching profession, insisting that secondary school teachers in the country must obtain the proper certification, otherwise such schools will not be allowed to serve as an examination centre. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa, in a letter to…
Tier One Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed to provide accessible financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across all 36 states of the federation. The intervention aligns with Fidelity Bank’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and its long-standing support for Nigeria’s SME sector. In this phase of the disbursement, the bank is prioritizing women entrepreneurs, reinforcing its belief…
By Gary Chomse, regional director, Central-Southern Africa at Vertiv As with all modern industries, the oil and gas sector globally is under pressure to embrace the critical convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems to maximise efficiencies and productivities. This shift is equally important in Nigeria, where the oil and gas industry plays a pivotal role in the national economy. Oil production is a major source of income and a substantial contributor to the GDP of many African countries, and Nigeria remains consistently in the top spot as Africa’s largest producer of crude oil. In addition, it possesses…
As anticipation builds for the December festive season, Lagos is set to come alive once again with the return of the Nigeria Beer Festival, in dynamic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. Slated for December 2025, this year’s edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and more exhilarating as it officially becomes a flagship event under the state’s much-celebrated Detty December lineup. The Nigeria Beer Festival is not just a celebration of beer, it is a vibrant showcase of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, brewing traditions, and community spirit. From craft and commercial brewers to music lovers…
In a time when many educational institutions have lost sight of their primary responsibility of shaping the next generation, Springfield Private School/Bosede Idehen International Academy (SPS/BIIA) is proud to stand out as a beacon of excellence, integrity, and innovation. With a unique American/Nigerian blended curriculum, SPS/BIIA provides children with access to international standards of education while remaining affordable and accessible to families in Alimosho and its environs. True to its slogan—“Building the Children of Today for Global Representation”—the school is committed to nurturing well-rounded, impactful leaders for the future. The school is fully equipped with modern facilities, including science laboratories,…