Category: Spotlight
Nigerians, Njideka Crosby, Oluwaseun Osowobi make 2019 ‘TIME 100 Next’ list
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, one of the daughters of late Dora Akunyili, a professor and former director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug [...]
12-year-old Chika Ofili discovers new mathematical formula
A 12-year-old Nigerian boy based in the United Kingdom, Chika Ofili has been presented with a Special Recognition Award for making a discovery in Math [...]
With the arrest of a prominent journalist, Nigeria’s Buhari is up to his old tricks – Washington Post
Political strongmen would have you believe they’re tough as nails, but they always turn out to have very thin skin. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhar [...]
John Audu: The Consummate Engineer
A distinguished professional with a proven track record in both the private and public sector, Engr. John Audu who recently got elected as the Chairma [...]
Omokri calls for Leah Sharibu’s freedom as he bags Hollywood humanitarian award
An ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has bagged the ‘Most Outstanding Humanitarian Cause 2019 Award’ by the Hollywood Magazin [...]
Nigerian, Uduak-Joe Ntuk appointed oil and gas supervisor in California
Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has appointed a Nigerian, Uduak-Joe Ntuk, as the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, responsible for managing the Divi [...]
Digital entrepreneur, Nneka Abulokwe receives OBE award from Queen Elizabeth II
Digital governance and tech entrepreneur Dr Nneka Abulokwe has been awarded the distinction of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her [...]
Mindshift Advocacy unveils initiative to create a new Nigeria
In its determination and resolve to foster a new mindset among Nigerians, the Mindshift Advocacy for Development Initiative has unveiled a new blue pr [...]
Queen Elizabeth appoints Nigerian, Ugbana Oyet, House of Common Serjeant at Arms
Nigerian-born Ugbana Oyet, has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as the UK House of Common Serjeant at Arms.
The appointment was announced by th [...]
UBA foundation’s national essay competition 2019 to reward schools with highest entries
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has commenced the 2019 edition of its annual National [...]