AFRIMA To Train 1.2 Million Young Africans in 5 Years
June 3, 2025
As part of its commitment to one of its seven core pillars, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is set to launch the AFRIMA Kreative Academy, TAKA, a project designed to reshape Africa’s creative sector...
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YEIDEP Committee Set to Oversee N500k Grants and Business Support
June 3, 2025
The Federal Government has officially launched the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), a bold new initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians through business grants, technical training, and long-term mentorship. Already, over five million...
Lagos Unveils ₦150 Million Agrithon to Boost Food Security and Youth Innovation
June 3, 2025
In a strategic move to address Lagos State’s food security challenges and harness the creative potential of its youth, the Lagos State Government has launched Lagos Agrithon 2025, pledging ₦150 million to support at least...
Bill Gates Pledges Bulk of $200 Billion Fortune to Africa’s Future
June 3, 2025
Bill Gates has announced a historic pledge to donate the majority of his estimated $200 billion fortune over the next 20 years to initiatives focused on Africa’s development. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in...
Nigeria Targets $1 Billion Yearly to Expand CNG Projects, Cuts Transport Fares
June 3, 2025
The Federal Government is seeking to attract $1 billion annually to boost Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion drive, with over $500 million already invested in the last year. The push forms part of a...
Korra Obidi Links Up With Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham in Hollywood
June 3, 2025
Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi recently had a memorable encounter with Dennis Graham, the father of Canadian rapper Drake. Taking to Facebook, Korra excitedly shared the moment with her fans, posting photos alongside Graham...
Call for Applications: Lagos Agrithon 2025 ( N150 Million in Prizes + Mentorship)
June 3, 2025
Are you ready to revolutionize agriculture and make a lasting impact on the food systems of Lagos and Nigeria? This is your opportunity to showcase groundbreaking ideas, gain mentorship from industry leaders, and secure funding...
Call for Applications- ShowcaseHER: ImpactHER, Afreximbank Export Readiness Accelerator ( $1000 Grant, Fully Sponsored Trip to Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers, Training and Coaching)
June 3, 2025
Deadline for application is July 6, 2025. The program will commence on August 1, 2025. ShowcaseHER is an online export-readiness accelerator program fully sponsored by Afreximbank and powered/implemented by ImpactHER. It is an intensive online...
Linc Edochie Reportedly Ties the Knot in Private Ceremony with U.S.-Based Partner
June 3, 2025
Former Nollywood actor Linc Edochie has reportedly remarried. The older brother of controversial actor Yul Edochie is said to have recently wed a U.S.-based woman named Yinka Theisen in a private ceremony. According to reports,...
I’m Not a Politician, I’ve Never Benefited From Politics – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu
June 3, 2025
Despite his long career in public service, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu insists he is not a politician and claims he has never personally gained from politics. The former Abia State governor and current senator representing...
