Why Nigeria’s Podcast Boom Is Really About Building Community
Why Nigeria’s Podcast Boom Is Really About Building Community By Tosin Adefeko The world is saturated with news, hot takes, and highlight reels, but very little of it feels real. In all that noise, it’s the stories that sound like us, look like us, and reflect what we’ve actually lived that truly cut through. Stories that connect, not perform. That’s what podcasting offers in a time when so much content is designed to be consumed, not felt. And here in Nigeria, that need for connection is even more urgent. We’re navigating a lot; culturally, p…
Ukachukwu: The Return of a Mediocre
Ukachukwu: The Return of a Mediocre By Ngige Dilichukwu Evangelist Nicholas Ukachukwu's return to the political scene has sparked mixed reactions, with many questioning his suitability for public office. His track record suggests a pattern of mediocrity, marked by questionable decisions and a lack of distinction in his endeavors. His academic history, particularly his O-level results, has been a subject of scrutiny. His association with the prestigious Dengram Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) raises eyebrows, given his subsequent life choic…
NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT MEETS CHINESE GIANT ON REVITALIZATION OF AJAOKUTA STEEL
NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT MEETS CHINESE GIANT ON REVITALIZATION OF AJAOKUTA STEEL Prince Shuaib Audu- Hon Minister for Steel Development Zhou Linan- Asst General Manager, SinoSteel Mr Joseph Tegbe- Director-General, NCSP Wang Siqi- Dep Gen Manager, Global Marketing Department, SinoSteel Adedeji Adegun- Head, Project Management, NCSP In a decisive move to revive Nigeria’s underperforming steel sector, a high-powered delegation comprising of the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, and the Honourable Minist…
GOVERNOR SOLUDO MOURNS THE PASSING OF HIGHLIFE ICON MIKE EJEAGHA AT 95
GOVERNOR SOLUDO MOURNS THE PASSING OF HIGHLIFE ICON MIKE EJEAGHA AT 95 The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his deep grief over the passing of the renowned Nigerian highlife icon, Chief Mike Ejeagha, who passed away peacefully on Saturday at the venerable age of 95. In his condolence message, Governor Soludo eulogised Chief Ejeagha as a deeply philosophical musician, an iconic cultural ambassador, and an exemplary custodian of Igbo oral traditions. His music, characterised by a unique blend of hi…
GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN ON HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY
GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN ON HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed very dear congratulations to His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, CON, Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Governor Soludo hailed Governor Abiodun’s remarkable contributions to the governance and development of Ogun State and the Southern Nigeria region. Governor Soludo noted that th…
Anambra Solution City to Host Special Children's Event
Anambra Solution City to Host Special Children's Event The ninth Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held at the new government house mini-city has approved the hosting of the 2025 Children's Day celebration at the Solution Fun City, recently commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The ANSEC meeting held on Monday, May 26, 2025, has made plans to introduce the children to the open international leisure park, which includes a water park, an amusement park, a family fun centre, cinemas, Arcades and a country club. Accor…
BLACK BOY AFRIKA, DASHBOARD INNOVATIONS AND FLYZONE TOURISM HOSTS THE SECOND EDITION OF ‘ THE GLOBAL TRAVEL TOURISM CONFERENCE/FESTIVAL 2025’ IN LAGOS, NIGERIA.
BLACK BOY AFRIKA, DASHBOARD INNOVATIONS AND FLYZONE TOURISM HOSTS THE SECOND EDITION OF ‘ THE GLOBAL TRAVEL TOURISM CONFERENCE/FESTIVAL 2025’ IN LAGOS, NIGERIA. The second edition of the global travel tourism conference/festival 2025 has come and gone but conversations and insights shared will echo within the Industry for some time. Black Boy Afrika founded by Babatunde Afolabi is an events and tour agency based in Lagos, Nigeria and in collaboration with Dashboard innovations founded by George Ugbegua brought together several industry leaders…
Governor Soludo Constructs Ultra-Modern Trauma Centre at Ojukwu Varsity
Governor Soludo Constructs Ultra-Modern Trauma Centre at Ojukwu Varsity As part of its ongoing transformation of the health sector in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo is constructing a state-of-the-art trauma centre at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku- Awka, the first state-owned facility in the Southeast to enhance healthcare for trauma patients. The trauma centre is nearing completion and will help enhance healthcare delivery for accident victims and other trauma-related cases in the state and the Southeast regi…
Bishop Samuel Ezeofor Commends Soludo for Digital Empowerment of Anambra Citizens
Bishop Samuel Ezeofor Commends Soludo for Digital Empowerment of Anambra Citizens The digital training of citizens of Anambra state through the technological programmes of the Solution Innovation District (SID)'s One Million Digital Tribe innovation scheme of Governor Charles Soludo has received commendation from Bishop Samuel Ezeofor of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Bishop Ezeofor applauded Governor Soludo's innovation training for Anambra people, particularly the youths, as an empowerment scheme that would broaden their …
JUST IN: One rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos
JUST IN: One rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos A Storey building located at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State has collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of people beneath the debris. It was learnt that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Shakiru Amodu, said one person had been rescued while efforts were ongoing to reach others still trapped. He said, “A male adult has been rescued while efforts are ongoing to rescue oth…
*7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, the Newly Nominated Managing Director of SWDC*
*7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, the Newly Nominated Managing Director of SWDC* 1. A Seasoned Public Policy Advisor and Development Strategist Dr. Akinola has over 30 years of experience in public service, international development, and strategic governance, specializing in agricultural development, sustainable economic growth, and policy implementation across Nigeria and West Africa. 2. Holds Prestigious Academic Credentials from Global Institutions. He earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from the Universit…
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art and Toledo Museum of Art Launch Historic Cultural Exchange to Boost Museum Expertise and Global Access
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art and Toledo Museum of Art Launch Historic Cultural Exchange to Boost Museum Expertise and Global Access ~Museums unite across continents to share expertise, foster cultural exchange and expand global access to African Art Representatives of YSMA and TMA at the MoU Signing in Lagos in November 2024 Lagos, Nigeria / Ohio, United States – In a landmark move that sets a new precedent for international cultural collaboration, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) in Nigeria and the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) in the U…
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Buhari condoles Boss Mustapha over sister’s death
Buhari condoles Boss Mustapha over sister’s death Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Charity Mustapha, a sister to the former Secretary to the Government (SGF), Boss Mustapha. Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman Garba Shehu, said the deceased would forever be remembered with respect and affection by all who knew her. The former president, now on a vacation in the United Kingdom, UK, said he received the news of the passing of Charity after a prolonged illness with great sadness. He praised her streng…
Soludo Urges South East Traditional Rulers to Unite to Reclaim the Region
Soludo Urges South East Traditional Rulers to Unite to Reclaim the Region Governor Charles Soludo has extended warm felicitations to traditional rulers in the Southeast, stressing that collaboration is vital to the region's development. The governor made this submission at a recent meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers Council, where he stated that it is necessary to foster unity and dwell on each stakeholder's pivotal role in the region's advancement. In a release by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburi…
Why Analyzing Media Sentiment by Frequency is Holding You Back
Why Analyzing Media Sentiment by Frequency is Holding You Back As someone who has spent over 15 years working directly with public relations measurement and intelligence and more than a decade helping brands make sense of their media performance, I can say with confidence (and a touch of media analysis fatigue) that not all PR metrics are doing what we think they are doing. And when it comes to sentiment analysis, many of us have been led by tradition, not truth. In my constant pursuit to help PR and comms professionals access metrics rooted i…
Dolly Children Foundation Celebrates 16 Years of Impact, Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Grassroots Education in Nigeria
Dolly Children Foundation Celebrates 16 Years of Impact, Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Grassroots Education in Nigeria This year, Dolly Children Foundation proudly commemorates 16 years of unwavering service to vulnerable children in Nigeria, celebrating a journey defined by resilience, transformation, and hope. Since its inception in 2009, the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 23,000 children, equipping them with access to quality education and life-changing empowerment initiatives. In a recent interview with BusinessDa…
Anticipation builds as Wema Bank clocks 80 in 8 days.
Anticipation builds as Wema Bank clocks 80 in 8 days. All roads lead to Lagos on May 2nd 2025, when Wema Bank, Nigeria's oldest indigenous bank, leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT, will be marking its 80th anniversary in grand style, in Lagos, the city where it all started. Founded on May 2nd 1945 as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited, Wema Bank was established by the Late Chief Matthew Adekoya Okupe and two others—his wife, Regina Adekoya Okupe and a family friend, Reverend Alade. In an era where the b…
Commander of Anambra Security Network Refutes Erroneous Media Report on Security Personnel
Commander of Anambra Security Network Refutes Erroneous Media Report on Security Personnel The Commander of the Anambra State Agunaechemba Joint Security Task Force and Special Adviser to Governor Charles Soludo on Security, Chief Ken Emekayi, has refuted the wrong report in the media that he said members of the State security network, comprising Agunaechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi, are criminals, as against the framework of their operations. While speaking to news men on Monday in Akwa, Anambra State, Chief Emekayi said the report was misl…
ANAMBRA YOUTH: TAKE YOUR PLACE IN NIGERIA’S FUTURE
ANAMBRA YOUTH: TAKE YOUR PLACE IN NIGERIA’S FUTURE By Christian ABURIME Do you wonder what the future holds? Have you dreamed of being part of something bigger than yourself, something also rewarding beyond just buying and selling? Yes, have you considered a different path that offers you excellent career opportunities, future security, and the pride of representing the best interests of Anambra State and indeed the Southeast through strategic positioning in the national scheme of things? Some life-changing opportunities come once in a whil…
Anambra Youths Urged to Enlist in the Nigerian Army, Secure their Future
Anambra Youths Urged to Enlist in the Nigerian Army, Secure their Future The youths of Anambra State have been admonished to seize the opportunity of enlisting in the 89 Regular Recruiting Tech Recruitment Exercise of the Nigerian Army, which commences from 31st March to 17th May 2025. Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Charles Soludo, stated that this is not just another routine enlistment opportunity, but a pathway to a dignified career filled with purpose and equal opportunity. He affirmed that partaking in the recruitment…
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