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Entrepreneur Bukunyi Olagbegi is convening a large-scale gospel night of worship in his hometown of Owo, Ondo State, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, assembling some of Nigeria's biggest names in gospel music for what he describes as an evening of collective thanksgiving ahead of the Easter season.

The programme, titled "Owo Praise the Lord," will feature appearances by Yinka Ayefele, the veteran gospel musician whose career spans more than three decades; Adeyinka Alaseyori, whose Yoruba-language praise recordings have built a devoted national following; and Bidemi Olaoba, known for high-energy praise sets that draw massive crowds.

The popular gospel comic and compere Woli Arole will host the evening, with a prophetic word from Baba Aladura Wole Oladiyun.

Organisers have positioned the gathering as both a spiritual assembly and a homecoming. Owo indigenes are expected to join from across Nigeria and the diaspora, returning to a town whose deep cultural roots and longstanding Christian traditions have given it a distinctive identity in the Yoruba southwest.

"Our goal is to gather and praise the Lord," Mr Olagbegi said. "We've invited some of the finest voices in Nigerian gospel because this town truly deserves an evening filled with joy."

"We expect our sons and daughters from around the world to join us so that Owo will feel like home again. That's what this is all about: not mere spectacle, but presence, worship, and community."

Organisers said attendance is expected to be significant.

Security and crowd management are being coordinated with local authorities.

Entrepreneur Bukunyi Olagbegi is convening a large-scale gospel night of worship in his hometown of Owo, Ondo State, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, assembling some of Nigeria's biggest names in gospel music for what he describes as an evening of collective thanksgiving ahead of the Easter season.

The programme, titled "Owo Praise the Lord," will feature appearances by Yinka Ayefele, the veteran gospel musician whose career spans more than three decades; Adeyinka Alaseyori, whose Yoruba-language praise recordings have built a devoted national following; and Bidemi Olaoba, known for high-energy praise sets that draw massive crowds.

The popular gospel comic and compere Woli Arole will host the evening, with a prophetic word from Baba Aladura Wole Oladiyun.

Organisers have positioned the gathering as both a spiritual assembly and a homecoming. Owo indigenes are expected to join from across Nigeria and the diaspora, returning to a town whose deep cultural roots and longstanding Christian traditions have given it a distinctive identity in the Yoruba southwest.

"Our goal is to gather and praise the Lord," Mr Olagbegi said. "We've invited some of the finest voices in Nigerian gospel because this town truly deserves an evening filled with joy."

"We expect our sons and daughters from around the world to join us so that Owo will feel like home again. That's what this is all about: not mere spectacle, but presence, worship, and community."

Organisers said attendance is expected to be significant.

Security and crowd management are being coordinated with local authorities.

The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) has announced the appointment of Professor Kingsley Moghalu as the inaugural President of the African School of Governance (ASG), a transformative Pan-African graduate institution dedicated to advancing public policy education, research, and leadership development across the continent.

Co-founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, ASG is positioned to address Africa’s complex governance challenges by fostering the development of purpose-driven leaders equipped with world-class skills and knowledge. This landmark initiative is supported by the Mastercard Foundation and strategic partners such as the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.

Professor Moghalu brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having held prominent positions in international policymaking institutions and academia. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a globally recognised scholar, he has taught at leading institutions, including Harvard University, Oxford University, and The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

According to the foundation, his extensive experience, coupled with his thought leadership on African development, positions him as an ideal leader to spearhead ASG’s mission - to nurture leaders to drive Africa’s sustainable development by providing innovative public policy education, cutting-edge research, and a platform for policy engagement that fosters transformative governance tailored to the continent's unique values and opportunities.

Reflecting on his new role, Professor Moghalu said, “I am honoured to lead this groundbreaking institution. The establishment of ASG is a powerful expression of the founders' vision for a transformed Africa driven by capable leadership and sustainable governance. I look forward to advancing this mission by developing Africa’s next generation of leaders.”

Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the IFC and Chair of ASG’s Board, said: “We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as President of the African School of Governance. His sterling track record of leadership in international and national policymaking institutions, academia, and his thought leadership influence will help make ASG a transformative graduate school and develop a new generation of purpose-driven leaders with the skills and mindsets to help Africa address the challenges of the 21st Century.”

ASG is dedicated to equipping emerging leaders with the mindsets and skills needed to drive sustainable governance across the continent. It will offer programs such as the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), and tailored executive courses to meet the diverse needs of leaders at all stages of their careers. Grounded in African realities and informed by global best practices, ASG is poised to become a key institution for nurturing Africa’s future leadership.

In addition to its educational offerings, ASG will play a critical role in advancing governance through its dedicated research centres. These include the Centre for Home-Grown Innovations in Policy and Governance, the Centre for African History and Leadership, the Centre for Trade and Regional Integration, and the Centre for Technology and Effective Delivery, which will focus on generating evidence-based solutions tailored to African governance challenges.

HuntaClay Studio is pleased to announce the launch of the Good News Naija Podcast today, 1 October 2024, an initiative that represents a significant step in reshaping Nigeria’s global perception through impact storytelling and celebrating cultural pride.

With the theme Where Nigerian Excellence Speaks, the dynamic platform seeks to highlight the nation’s untold stories of innovation, resilience, and triumph from key personalities and issues across sectors like education, health, business, the arts, and community development. The show offers a refreshing and positive perspective on Nigeria’s progress while inspiring listeners to believe in the country’s potential.

“We believe in the power of storytelling to reshape perceptions, challenge stereotypes, and inspire change”, said Ifedayo Adeleye, the Chief Content Officer, Good News Naija. “Our objective is to ensure that young Nigerians know that, regardless of the challenges, they can contribute to their communities by building amazing legacies for themselves. Each episode will dive deep into conversations with innovators, trailblazers, and unsung heroes who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible”.

Launching on Nigerian Independence Day, the podcast’s debut episode promises to set the tone for a series of engaging and uplifting conversations. In a country where negative news cycles tend to dominate, Good News Naija seeks to restore optimism and inspire a sense of national pride by revealing the true potential of Nigerians.

"From the young entrepreneur reshaping the tech industry to the educator transforming the classroom, the stories on Good News Naija Podcast will motivate anyone to recognise Nigeria’s full potential”, said Ayomikun Bamgboye, the executive director of Good News Naija Podcast. “At a time when we are constantly pestered with noises and negative intellectualism, audiences need a powerful counterforce - a redirection that focuses more on individuals and communities driving positive change.

By fostering a balanced portrayal of Nigeria’s journey, the podcast hopes to inspire listeners to believe in themselves, the country, and the future. The launch on October 1st marks a significant step towards shifting the public perception and elevating the voices of Nigerians who are shaping a brighter tomorrow.

The podcast will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Listeners can follow the podcast on social media platforms to stay updated on episodes, guest appearances, and more.

Neo Fest, the highly anticipated inaugural R&B and Alté music festival, is set to take place on the picturesque shores of Landmark Beach Lagos on 22 December 2023. For the first time ever, music enthusiasts across the globe will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the soulful rhythms of R&B and the vibrant vibes of Alté, all in one spectacular event in Nigeria.

Neo Fest sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration of musical diversity, showcasing top-tier DJs, extraordinary performers, and mesmerising dancers across multiple stages. The festival aims to be a transformative event that will redefine the cultural fabric of the Lagos entertainment scene. As the first R&B and Alté festival in the city, it serves as a platform for both established and emerging artists to showcase their talents and push the boundaries of music in Nigeria.

The festival's dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the music industry is at the core of its mission, paving the way for a more vibrant and inclusive future for Lagos's music culture. With artistes from within and outside the country, this unwavering dedication serves as a cornerstone for the festival's mission, which is to create a more vibrant and all-encompassing future for both the creators and the enthusiasts.

The event will be an all-day extravaganza, captivating attendees on a journey of rhythm and emotion. Beyond the music, festival-goers can indulge in a myriad of activities and amenities, exploring the sprawling grounds filled with vendors offering delectable treats, unique crafts, and festival merch. This immersive experience aims to create a space where music enthusiasts can unite to celebrate the power of creativity, unity, and cultural expression.

Prepare to lose yourself in the magic of Neo Fest at Landmark Beach Lagos! Tickets are live on www.neomusic.co.uk/neo-festival and also available to buy on the Landmark app for Lagos residents.

The Lagos State Government has reported that there was no fatality from the 7-floor building under construction that collapsed in Banana Island, Lagos State, yesterday evening.

According to the statement on the state’s website, the unfortunate incident happened while workers at the site were involved in some casting work. Eyewitnesses also reported that the incident occurred due to a concrete truck that struck a major structural component of the carcass building.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins was also at the site of the incident to assess the situation, as eyewitnesses confirmed that about seven victims of the building collapse who sustained injuries received immediate medical attention from the Lagos State Ambulance Service. Four of the victims were taken to the hospital.

The government also advised Lagosians to remain calm, as the Ministry will provide more information.

Run to Win Africa, a political action organisation focused on recruiting, training, and managing young, credible and diverse political candidates for elective offices, held its Lagos summit for young voters.

Themed Election 2023: Moment of Truth for Nigerian Youths, the event provided ample opportunities for young opinion leaders and voters to engage one another on strategies for effective participation in the country's electoral process, fostering a better nation by recognising the importance of informed voting in this year's general elections and advancing female leadership in politics.

According to the founder of Run to Win Africa, Remi Ogunkayo, "Since Nigeria became a democratic country in 1999, there has been an increase in voter apathy. By 2019, just 35% of the population determined the presidential election result, meaning that less than four people in every ten eligible voters determined who would win the presidency. In 2023, we are closer to another moment of truth, especially for young people – a key segment with a worrisome level of voter apathy".

"Our mission is to ensure that young voters realise that they have the power to determine the country's direction", he stated. "If we are to improve female and youth participation in governance, we must put our democracy to work and constantly pursue innovative strategies to address certain cultural and social challenges within political parties and communities".

The event featured panel sessions and keynote speeches by Njideka Agbo, media consultant and former editor, Guardian Life Magazine; Ifechukwu Ezeilo, Graduate Research Intern, Centre for Human Virology and Genomics, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR); and Femi Adeyeye, a youth activist and student of the University of Lagos, Akoka.

Skool Media, one of Africa’s leading education technology institutions, rewarded fifty-two teachers with over 2.3 million naira at the second edition of the Digital Teachers Competition, which initially covers the Federal Unity Colleges across South-West Nigeria.

The competition is powered by Exam Padi, the new product of Edufirst.ng, and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education. The initiative seeks to encourage the utilization of digital facilities and scaling up of digital skills and builds on the phased digitalization of classrooms in the colleges, including the supply of Kodak Mini Smart Projectors with batteries to different schools.

Speaking in a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Skool Media, Mr. Moses Imayi, explained that the competition provides an opportunity to reawaken educators and stakeholders on the need to learn and develop adequate skills necessary to improve the quality of learning across the country.

“Digital learning has become the contemporary pedagogical focus of the 21st century, and has been further accelerated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”, he said. “As a result, we recognise the need to intensively and constantly engage educators to identify solutions, while we also expose them to essentials of modern teaching methodology that can be designed for different kinds of students each passing year. We will use the feedback and recommendations from these engagements to manage subsequent editions at other zones.

Fifty-two winners emerged from the competition including Ogunjobi Bolanle, Moses Elijah, Yusuf Anna Eze FSTC, Ikare Akoko; Elias Ijeoma, Olusola Farinde, Saliu Sarat, FGC Ikole Ekiti; Aliu Ridwan, Balogun Abiodun, Olufola Olusegun, FGC Idoani; Ajani Oluwafemi, Olofinlade Olakunle, Adedesuyi Samuel, FGC Efon Alaaye; Adeagbo O.A, Segun Oguntunbi, FSTC Yaba; Alabi Olatunde, Oladejo Rukayat, FGGC Ipetumodu; Akinola Titilayo, Bello Kolawole, Ganiyu F.O, FGC Ikirun; Akanni Peter, Adefolaji Folashade, Lateef Kamorudeen, FSTC Usi Ekiti; Olaleye Julius, James Victor, Hanson S.I, FGC Ogbomoso.

Others are Ademakinwa Phillips, Pwol Salome, Abimbola Obasanyo, FSTC Ilesa; Isaac Robert, Adelusi Taiwo, Maureen Ikenye, Kings College; Caroline Nwagbogwu, Ajinde Anthonia, Adeyemo Catherine, FGGC Akure; Owoseni Oluwakemi, Ojo Maria, Kehinde Janet, FGGC Oyo; Efe Adaeze, Odole Abiodun, Ayokanmi Adebunmi, Queens College; Olayibowale Sonuga, Egbedele Calestine, Ukpabe Martha, FGC Ijanikin; Johnson Oguntola, Merayebu Olujumoke, Osikoya Anthonia, FSTC Ijebu; Ismail Ogunbona, Olakunmi Wuraola, Adelokiki Oladipupo, FGC Odogbolu; Salako Omolade, Egberongbe Kazeem Jagunmolu Adebowale, FGGC Sagamu.

The best three presentations were selected from each of the 18 schools, with the first position given N50,000, the second position N30,000 and the third position received N20,000. Winners were presented with award certificates at Skool Media’s Teachers Digital Literacy Learning Centres.

In commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child, media entrepreneur, author and Chairman of the AW Network, Adebola Williams, stepped up efforts at advancing the course of women and the girl child in Africa by embarking on a series of female gender-focused activities throughout the month of October.

Starting from Nigeria, Williams organised a private screening of the blockbuster movie, Woman King, hosting the Consul General of France, Laurence Monmayrant, with girls from ten selected schools across Lagos. Starring African-American actress Viola Davies, the historical epic film highlights the gallantry and exploits of inspired and empowered African women.

"The world always tells women who they can be; it always wants to control women. It is, therefore, important that we have stories and symbols that show what you can become," Williams said while speaking at the screening.

The media entrepreneur also gifted the girls copies of his riveting book African Power Girls courtesy of Schlumberger, Platform Capital and Knorr Nigeria. Williams authored the book to inspire and empower a new generation of young girls. "The reason why I wrote this book and the reason why I have shown you this film today is that I want you all to know that there is something great in you, and if you can express it, you will be a true African Power Girl".

Taking further the message, Williams spoke at the 2022 African Philanthropy Forum Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. Leading the charge at the Forum, Williams listed ways men can help close the gender gap while further highlighting the power of storytelling. "I am used to [seeing] a world where people tell women what they can be and cannot be. People tell women what they should and cannot do. And I realised that it comes from a lack of knowledge, we must do more to tell the glorious tales of women. What society glorifies multiplies. We must amplify these stories that litter our history and daily existence to correct these anomalies in the perception of women," he said.

Stating the role men have to play in advancing the cause of women and girls around the world, he mentioned that they need to be bold with their support for women, give women credit for their work, model the balanced world they want to see at home for their children (boys and girls) and demand for women inclusion whenever they see odd setups from boards to councils and posters for events and meetings.

In another session with students of the African Leadership University, Kigali Campus, he highlighted several ways young women can build the equitable world they wish to see. He underscored the need to navigate stereotypes and ceilings through robust, knowledge-driven conversations.

At a separate engagement in Casablanca, Morocco, Williams engaged fellow Choiseul Laureates at the Choiseul Africa Business Forum on closing the gender gap in all their areas of influence. He also secured partnerships to amplify his book's poignant message.

According to him, there are plans in the pipeline to produce animations, movies and other forms of storytelling that will radically push the message of equality and woman-power. Furthermore, he hinted that strategic partnerships are being finalised to translate these modes of storytelling into other major languages, including French and Swahili, to achieve a wider continental spread.

Pushing forward with efforts to advance opportunities for women and girls, Williams ensures the African Power Girls book travels around the continent. In his outreach in Liberia, the UN Women's Country Head, Comfort Lamptey, joined the country's Vice President, Jewel Taylor, and First Lady, Clar Weah, to lead and engage young girls in reading the book. In Botswana, he commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child in an outreach led by Botswana's former minister and UN High-Level Climate Change champion Bogolo Joy Kenewendo.

Adebola Williams believes that centring women worldwide – especially on the African continent, where there is widespread discrimination, oppression, and abuse – will go a long way in accelerating global growth and development. Based on this premise, he has chosen to dedicate considerable efforts to sensitise people on the imperatives of raising the next generation of #AfricanPowerGirls using the power of storytelling.

Global Peace Ambassador and world-renowned humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has arrived in Nigeria for the Culture Festival, a global event themed Vibrant Africa: The Rising Rhythm.

The Festival aims to build a compassionate and harmonious society by connecting Nigerians together through song, dance, meditation, and dialogue. Previous editions were held at global level that was attended by Presidents, Prime Ministers, Diplomats, Dignitaries, Spiritual Leaders, Social Activists, Artists, and people of all races, religions, and political stances together in the spirit of global unity and vibrant celebration.

Set to be hosted at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos 19 – 22 August, 2022, the event will also mark the 41st anniversary of the Art of Living Foundation. The Foundation is the world’s largest holistic wellness and humanitarian organisation, with the single motive to create a stress-free and violence-free society through fostering individual well-being and societal development.

Over the next few days, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar will also meet with several dignitaries, personalities, including key representatives in the business community, which is aimed at initiating dialogue with local stakeholders to explore avenues of bringing peace.

Leveraging local initiatives such as ‘I Meditate Africa’ and ‘Voice of Africa’, Art of Living has reached over 2.3 million Africans and united 22 African countries through peace campaigns. The Foundation has been teaching Happiness and Youth Leadership Training Programs in Nigeria for more than 10 years, and has impacted thousands of people in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja, Enugu, and Delta States.

1. Global Citizen Fellowship Program powered by BeyGOOD

Powered by BeyGOOD, the Global Citizen Fellowship Program will unearth African youth with remarkable potential. Through the program, 15 young people, with five selected from Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya, will each engage in a paid, year-long fellowship aligned to one of Global Citizen’s four pillars of activity: creative, campaigns, rewards, and marketing.

To be eligible, applicants have to be between ages 21 - 25 years (by time of application), and have to be residents and citizens of these three countries. You have to prove to be active Global Citizens, either through the work you do in your communities or through Global Citizen’s website and/or app. Applicants also have to be available full-time from 19 July 2022-30 June 2023.

To apply, interested participants are to submit a 2-3 minute video, or 500-700 word essay answering the following questions:

- What qualities do you identify with as an active citizen of the world?
- If selected, what lasting change would you like to achieve through the program?
- What specific socio-economic issues are you taking action on, and why?


Application closes 29 April, 2022.


2. Ingressive for Good’s Software development scholarships with Zuri

Ingressive For Good, an Ed-tech Nonprofit, recently announced a partnership with Zuri Team to train 100,000 African youths in software development. The training, aimed at complete beginners, will help participants learn and build a career in coding/software development (backend, frontend, mobile) and UI/UX design skills for FREE. Apply here - https:///I4GZuri

The program also provides opportunities for in-program mentorship during and after the program, while top finalists will be given laptops and a job.


3. Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2022

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, a leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs across the 54 countries, has opened applications for the 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under 5 years, are encouraged to apply now for $5000 seed capital, mentorship, business management training and more.

In 2021, the Tony Elumelu Foundation disbursed USD$24.75 million to 5000 African entrepreneurs across Africa for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme. The Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme remains one of the largest private sector responses to driving the economic recovery of African youth, women and SMEs given the effects of the covid19 pandemic across Africa. Across Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme beneficiaries are starting and growing trailblazing businesses that have collectively created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs.

4. Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program

Each year, the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program welcomes up to eight African students from Sub-Saharan countries to pay all tuition costs and associated academic fees for approximately $145,000 apiece in achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Stanford Graduate School.

Three criteria are evaluated when considering candidates for both the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship and the MBA Program. These include intellectual vitality, demonstrated leadership potential and personal qualities and contributions that will add to the class.

Eligible candidates must show financial need, maintain good academic standing, and agree to return to Africa to work for at least two years full-time in a professional role that contributes to their country’s economic growth.


5. Ingressive For Good x DataCamp’s Data Skills training for African youths

Recently, Blessing Abeng, the Director of Communications and Cofounder at Ingressive for Good revealed the foundation’s goal to train thousands of African youths through its partnership with DataCamp Donates. Just like last year, it will provide participants access to the I4G Datacamp Program, thereby helping them transition into Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Scientists, Statisticians, Python programmers, R Programmers, and more. Over 4000+ people have started learning already. Final application ends soon.
Apply now - /I4GDataCamp

Martina Chukwuma-Ezike has been officially installed as Rector of the University of Aberdeen in King’s College Chapel, following in the footsteps of other notable Aberdeen University rectors including Winston Churchill, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and television presenter, Clarissa Dickson Wright.

She is the first woman of colour and first Nigerian to be elected Rector of the university, an ancient position that dates back to the foundation of the University in 1495 and is voted by the students.

Martina Chukwuma-Ezike is Chief Executive of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Scotland’s only dedicated asthma charity, which she founded in 2009. The charity set up the first Asthma Support Centre in the UK in order to provide support services for people with asthma and allergies in the northeast of Scotland. She is also a graduate of the University of Aberdeen, having completed her MBA in 2009, and has a longstanding relationship with the student body, offering mentoring, volunteering, and work placement opportunities at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, enabling medical students to gain experience by working directly with asthmatics.

Martina co-developed the Grampian Respiratory Improvement Project for NHSG and is a sitting member of the Grampian Respiratory Improvement Group; She is a member of the Cross-Party Group on Lung Health at the Scottish Parliament and member of the Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations, mentoring and supporting newly appointed Chief Executive Officers.

She is an ardent supporter of women in business and an active mentor of business owners across the UK. She is also a fellow of The Royal Society for Arts, Manufacturing, and Commerce, received based on the tremendous work she did to support the 5.4 million people living with asthma across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University of Aberdeen has a community of more than 130 nationalities, with almost 200 students from Nigeria. It was founded with international connections and is open to people and ideas from around the world.

The new rector is married to Uchenna Chukwuma-Ezike, a chartered chemist and chartered scientist who hails from Anambra State, Nigeria.

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Egbeda branch, Lagos State, has announced its official inauguration, including a fundraising event on Sunday, 5 December 2021.

Ansar-Ud-Deen, which refers to the 'helpers of the religion', is a religious organisation established for the educational development of Muslims and enhancing the moral and social development of the Muslim community in Lagos. Formerly ADS Alimosho branch Division 5, the new branch is strategically placed to serve the Muslim community in Lagos, and other parts of the country.

Speaking on the development, Alhaji Kazeem Atanda, Chairman, ADS Egbeda branch explained that apart from providing ease and convenience for Egbeda Muslim faithfuls, the organisation recognises that Islam can impact young Nigerians by emphasising values designed to instill values such as self-control and social competence and also foster a positive spiritual environment.

"Since inception, The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has recorded remarkable strides in spreading the great message of Islam and promoting the development of students into well-disciplined, balanced individuals - both Muslims and otherwise. But our world is undergoing radical, disruptive changes at an accelerating speed, and many young people are becoming more susceptible to corruption, selfishness, and basic irresponsibility. For us, we understand the urgency and solution that lies at the constant engagement of young faithfuls and citizens to promote foster brotherhood and living a socially-responsible lifestyle".

"We intend to roll out a series of activities and opportunities for public engagement, which will be announced during worships and on social media platforms," said Alhaji Wale Hamzat, Secretary, ADS Egbeda branch. It will definitely contribute to expanding our membership in the Egbeda axis. Still, it is also essential that drive our message of Islam as a religion of peace outside the Egbeda community too".

The event, which will be attended by personalities across the country, including leaders of the organisation, will commence by 11 am at 2, Adebeshin Close, Off Fajumobi Street, Egbeda-Idimu Road, Egbeda, Lagos.

Funny thing? There's no Kolade Johnson on the list. It's Kolade Salami.

But who cares at this point? We are still arguing over whether people died or not - in a place where we all clearly heard gunshots!

Nonpartisan1:
A certain Kolade Johnson was killed by SARS operatives in April, 2017[/b], but Sanwo-Olu's panel listed him among those allegedly "massacred" by soldiers at Lekki on October 20, 2020!

They spent a whole year shopping for names to garnish their #LekkiLies.

Following the recent consent judgment delivered by the Ikeja High Court, Lagos, the family of deceased entrepreneur and former managing director of Memory Links, Alhaji Yisa Lamina, has kicked against fraudulent property sales by unscrupulous elements as the parties involved continue to remain in dispute.

The popular businessman and tech investor was laid to rest on 25, January 2018 and is survived by three wives and seven children.

The litigation covers several properties in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, including those at No. 44, Cumberland Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex, United Kingdom; No. 68, Ethnard Road, Peckam, United Kingdom; No. 9, Omoleran street, Papa Ajao, Mushin, Lagos; No. 27, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja; No. 55, Opebi Ikeja Lagos and No.106, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos.

Since 2018, the family has been in litigation over arrangements to share the properties among the beneficiaries. Finally, in July 2020, a judge at the Ikeja High Court delivered a consent judgment that allowed the wives and first child of the deceased agree to a sharing formula under specific terms and conditions. But the first wife, Mrs Philomena Imade Lamina, again refused to cooperate with the family, which has led all parties back to court. In a statement, the Lamina family urged citizens to “disregard any offer for the sale of any of the properties as parties are still in dispute.

In a related case, the Lagos State House of Assembly Members recently called for the upgrade of all marriage registries in the state after it was revealed that the marriage certificate issued to Philomena Lamina was invalid. While reading the report on the floor of the House, Hon. Victor Akande, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC, confirmed that upon critical investigation, the marriage purportedly held with the deceased in the old Eti-Osa L.G in year 2000, was eventually confirmed to be invalid by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs.

The Majority Leader, Hon. Agunbiade explained that such fraudulent actions were becoming rampant in the state, as other members called for the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs to ensure regular monitoring of marriage registers and certificates and should make it part of its oversight functions.

In commemoration of Breast cancer awareness month held throughout October, Medicaid Cancer Foundation, owned by a pediatrician and First Lady of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, is set to host Nigeria's biggest cancer walk on Saturday, 16th October 2021.

Aimed at creating awareness for breast, cervical, and prostate cancer, the group 5km walk will provide free breast, cervical, and prostate cancer screening for participants as well as assist treatment for those battling with the disease.

The family event will also feature a free musical concert and Children’s play area that takes place immediately after the walk and will involve performers, influencers, development partners from different parts and geo-political zones of the country.

"Our annual free breast and cervical cancer screenings are part of our commitment to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for well-meaning Nigerians as well as educate the general public on the most common form of cancer affecting women,” said Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu while commenting on the upcoming event.

"Emphasis is placed on early diagnosis as it is crucial to patients experiencing better outcomes. It is indeed our privilege to provide these services while raising funds to support cancer patients every year, and we hope to see a significant turnout", she continued.

Entertainers and celebrities joining the #WalkAwayCancer in Abuja include afrobeat singer, Tu Face, Aphrodija, Ali Jita, Korede Bello, Morell, and Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon as well as Nigerian actors Ali Nuhu, Osita 'PawPaw’ Iheme, Sola Sobowale, Alex Ekubo, Sals Fateetee, Maryam Booth and Toyin Abraham.

The meeting point for the event is at Medicaid Cancer Foundation HQ, Plot 665, TOS Benson Crescent, Utako Abuja on the 16th of October 2021, at 7 am.

Dr. Bagudu who is also the first African to be elected to the board of the Union for International Cancer Control encouraged intending participants to be COVID-19 vaccinated. All participants must be masked up and bubble groups will be maintained. In addition, free COVID-19 testing will take place before and during the mammoth walk.

Run to Win (RtW) is a political action organization working to recruit, train, and manage young, credible, diverse political candidates as they work to get into elected offices across the country. It is currently asking Nigerians to recommend members of their communities that they believe are best poised to represent their interests in electoral office.

Run to Win will equip campaigns with the tools and knowledge to build an effective election campaign, educating them on strategy, communication, and execution. Its core team has worked in multiple African presidential and local elections and believes the political representation of young men and women is crucial to creating a government that can move Nigeria forward. Improving representation is core to RtW’s mission, so minority represented demographics such as women are strongly encouraged to apply for the program.

“Inclusion begins with stepping up; young Nigerians who want to hold elected office need to run for office,” said Remi Ogunkayo, RtW’s political director, “and doing so can be daunting for brand new candidates with limited resources. Building a team, mapping a plan, and executing without support means that candidates cannot always demonstrate their full potential. Run to Win hopes to change that.”

With one of the largest youth populations on the continent, Nigeria has some of the lowest government youth participation. Electing candidates more reflective of their demographics? who understands their challenges and values, speaks their language?is crucial to overcoming voters’ apathy. Nigeria needs newer, more diverse voices involved in the essential decisions that will shape the nation’s future. Run to Win will focus exclusively on candidates vying for legislative positions at the sub-national (State House of Assemblies) and federal levels (House of Representatives and Senate) of governance. It will recruit candidates who will work to enact a national legislative agenda to solve its persistent problems.

Run to Win’s key objectives are to provide capable young candidates with support, structure, and innovative voter-attraction strategies to better the odds of winning their runs for office. To that end, it has begun the process of seeking nominations nation-wide of young individuals who have either garnered some degree of name recognition within the communities they seek to represent; proven grassroots credentials demonstrated by activist initiatives they have either launched or had significant participation in, or the ability to harness the resources needed to run and sustain a campaign.

The candidate must be under 40 at the time of application. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Poolee Gadgets, a global mobile phone accessories, and smart lifestyle brand, has launched a new range of tech and lifestyle products in Nigeria, including Bluetooth speakers, wireless noise-canceling headphones, power banks, cables, chargers, and other innovative products.
The launch event was held in Ikeja, Lagos State, with the products already available for sale across all wholesale and retail outlets in the country.

The company's range of services is designed to ensure optimum convenience and customer satisfaction with the retail process, including the best price guarantee, dedicated customer service support, and many other premium services.

Poolee Gadgets, which has corporate headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a technology and lifestyle company. The company's range of services is designed to ensure optimum convenience and customer satisfaction with the retail process, including the best price guarantee, dedicated customer service support, and premium services.

Poolee products are available in stores nationwide. Follow the brand on @poolee_gadgets and visit www.pooleegadgets.com.

Ingressive has launched its non-profit arm after the advisory company and venture fund.

Ingressive For Good (I4G) is a not-for-profit organization that addresses glaring inequities that exist within African tech ecosystems by increasing the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources.

Africa has the largest youth population, which creates a growth opportunity. This opportunity is stifled by poverty and unemployment, with the current COVID19 crisis expected to further drive unemployment, foreclosures, and an economic recession and place tremendous stress on millions of African youth.

The emerging digital and tech ecosystem is particularly crucial as a multiplier of growth because access to technology enhances consumer information, networking, job-creating resources, and even financial inclusion.

The initiative, as part of the company’s responsibility to empower, inspire, and connect the next generation of tech talents in need of opportunities, will help the participants with micro-scholarships, technical training, talent placement, and also provide other resources to empower them.

Interested participants can register on the company website to be part of the I4G network and also access more opportunities on www.ingressive.org

"The three core goals of Ingressive For Good are to create 5,000 jobs through partnerships, connect 1,000,000 African youth to technical skills training and award scholarships to qualified individuals studying computer science courses, in line with our overarching mission to leverage need-based resources, learning, and the power of work to empower African youths in tech," said Sean Burrowes, COO and Co-Founder of Ingressive for Good.

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Ingressive has launched its non-profit arm after the advisory company and venture fund.

Ingressive For Good (I4G) is a not-for-profit organization that addresses glaring inequities that exist within African tech ecosystems by increasing the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources.

Africa has the largest youth population, which creates a growth opportunity. This opportunity is stifled by poverty and unemployment, with the current COVID19 crisis expected to further drive unemployment, foreclosures, and an economic recession and place tremendous stress on millions of African youth.

The emerging digital and tech ecosystem is particularly crucial as a multiplier of growth because access to technology enhances consumer information, networking, job-creating resources, and even financial inclusion.

The initiative, as part of the company’s responsibility to empower, inspire, and connect the next generation of tech talents in need of opportunities, will help the participants with micro-scholarships, technical training, talent placement, and also provide other resources to empower them.

Interested participants can register on the company website to be part of the I4G network and also access more opportunities on www.ingressive.org

"The three core goals of Ingressive For Good are to create 5,000 jobs through partnerships, connect 1,000,000 African youth to technical skills training and award scholarships to qualified individuals studying computer science courses, in line with our overarching mission to leverage need-based resources, learning, and the power of work to empower African youths in tech," said Sean Burrowes, COO and Co-Founder of Ingressive for Good.

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The beatingcorona.ng platform and the Naija Relief Base, a data-gathering intervention unit, to help bolster data gathering has announced a partnership to enable a more diverse, nuanced and detailed expansion of the socially-relevant database, and improve the tracking of interventions and connecting people to the help they need.

The research and collation team at BeatingCorona.ng has consistently promoted the mental health centers directory. Editor, Nelson C.J, stresses that “the platform, [beatingcorona.ng] directory is very important to us, as the effect of this pandemic on our mental health is truly incalculable and very present, especially now that physical therapy is not a readily accessible option. We are always excited to update our directory with new initiatives who are responding and intervening in the mental health department”.

Much recently, Kano State in North-West Nigeria, has been plagued by an alarmingly increasing number of COVID-19 cases. While there are profound fears of a possible outbreak at any time, the state has continued to receive the help and intervention it needs, with more information provided on the beatingcorona.ng database.

Some of the present interveners are the Facemask Face Corona, an initiative of Ayama Raeal vision and Excellent enterprises which is providing food and relief materials for people in Kano and your Covid19 CSO Intervention, an initiative of Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN) that is also providing food and cash to the people of Kano.

The state is also set to benefit from the BUA Foundation N1 billion donated to 9 states. It will also receive 1,000 high-grade medical protection and isolation gear, 2,000 protective goggles, 1,000 gloves and 1,000 testing kits amongst other things.

The Kano state government has also opened an online registration portal to volunteer medical and health workers for Covid-19. www.kanostate.gov.ng/volunteers and a 600-bed isolation centre in Kano is being constructed by Dangote. You can visit: https://beatingcorona.ng/interventions/ to see how you can help.

If you would like to be an intervener, provide direct help or access help for people you think might need them, the beatingcorona team is urging prospective interveners to visit: beatingcorona.ng to access all the directories and find out how they can make an impact.

The Business Made Easy L.I.T.uation makes another stop in Akwa-Ibom state on Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 for the South-South engagement of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) L.I.T. Sub-national Tour.

The event will hold at the Judiciary Multipurpose Hall, Akwa-Ibom State Judiciary Headquarters, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo on Wednesday between 6 pm – 9 pm.

The Council is on a tour of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones to engage with business owners in each state. This objective is anchored on the three pillars of Listen, Implement and Track, while collaborating more closely with them as stakeholders in delivering reforms that will transform Nigeria business landscape for better.

The tour which kicked off in Lagos in October, has progressed through Imo, Kwara and Ekiti states and will now be making its next stop in Akwa-Ibom State where His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel will host and engage with the business community in the state. Many of the over 140 reforms successfully implemented by PEBEC since its establishment 2016 will be on display, with industry regulators on the ground to address business problems.

PEBEC's mandate is to make Nigeria a progressively better place for businesses to thrive by collaborating with state governments, the National Assembly, the judiciary and other regulatory partners to reduce the cost, time and number of procedures required to set up and carry on business within the country.

Business owners from Akwa-Ibom and surrounding South-southern states are enjoined to attend. Free registration is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pebec-lit-south-south-subnational-tour-in-akwa-ibom-state-tickets-84542660373

The Business Made Easy L.I.T.uation is coming to Ekiti state on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 for the South-West engagement of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) L.I.T. Sub-national Tour.

The event will hold at Adetiloye Hall, opposite Fountain Hotels, Trade Fair Complex, Basiri, Ado-Ekiti on Monday, 18 November, 2019 between 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

The Council is on a tour of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones to engage with business owners in each state. This objective is anchored on the three pillars of Listen, Implement and Track, while collaborating more closely with them as stakeholders in delivering reforms that will transform Nigeria business landscape for better.

The tour which kicked off in Lagos in October, progressed to Imo State, Kwara State and will now be making its next stop in Ekiti State where His Excellency, Governor Kayode Fayemi will be present as host to listen to, and engage with the business community in the state. Many of the over 140 reforms successfully implemented by PEBEC since its establishment 2016 will be on display, with industry regulators also present to address business problems.

Since July 2016, PEBEC's mandate has been to make Nigeria a progressively better place for businesses to thrive by collaborating with state governments, the National Assembly, the judiciary and other regulatory partners to reduce the cost, time and number of procedures required to set up and carry on business within the country.

Business owners from Ekiti and surrounding South-western states are enjoined to attend. Free registration is available here: https:///32RR7x7

The Business Made Easy L.I.T.uation is coming to Ekiti state on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 for the South-West engagement of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) L.I.T. Sub-national Tour.

The event will hold at Adetiloye Hall, opposite Fountain Hotels, Trade Fair Complex, Basiri, Ado-Ekiti on Monday, 18 November, 2019 between 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

The Council is on a tour of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones to engage with business owners in each state. This objective is anchored on the three pillars of Listen, Implement and Track, while collaborating more closely with them as stakeholders in delivering reforms that will transform Nigeria business landscape for better.

The tour which kicked off in Lagos in October, progressed to Imo State, Kwara State and will now be making its next stop in Ekiti State where His Excellency, Governor Kayode Fayemi will be present as host to listen to, and engage with the business community in the state. Many of the over 140 reforms successfully implemented by PEBEC since its establishment 2016 will be on display, with industry regulators also present to address business problems.

Since July 2016, PEBEC's mandate has been to make Nigeria a progressively better place for businesses to thrive by collaborating with state governments, the National Assembly, the judiciary and other regulatory partners to reduce the cost, time and number of procedures required to set up and carry on business within the country.

Business owners from Ekiti and surrounding South-western states are enjoined to attend. Free registration is available here: https:///32RR7x7

The Business Made Easy L.I.T.uation train makes another stop in Ilorin, Kwara state on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 for the North-Central engagement of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) L.I.T. Sub-national Tour.

In a true celebration of enterprise, the Council is on a tour of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones to engage with business owners in each state and collaborate more closely with them as stakeholders in delivering reforms that will transform Nigeria's business landscape for better.

The tour kicked off in Lagos in October, progressed to Imo State, and will now be making its next stop in Kwara State where His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will be present as host to listen and engage with the business community in the state. Many of the over 140 reforms successfully implemented by PEBEC since its establishment 2016 will be on display, with industry regulators on ground to address business problems.

Created in July, 2016, PEBEC's mandate is to make Nigeria a progressively better place for businesses to thrive by collaborating with state governments, the National Assembly, the judiciary and other regulatory partners to reduce the cost, time and number of procedures required to set up and carry on business within the country.

The Kwara state L.I.T. event will hold at the State Banquet Hall, Ilorin on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 between 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Free registration to attend the Kwara State L.I.T.uation is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pebec-lit-north-central-subnational-tour-in-kwara-state-tickets-81028796311?aff=ebapi

QuickCheck, an online banking and micro-lending platform that provides collateral-free loans, has launched a new app to improve financial inclusion among Nigerians, while also educating borrowers about financial instruments and managing risky debts.

About 60 percent of the country’s adult population remains financially excluded, lacks credit history and cannot access financial services such as quick and easy loans. In a research conducted by the Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), while only 4 percent of the adult population has access to credit through formal financial institutions, a larger number have their loan requests rejected due to bank policies and requirements.

According to Luis Rodrigues, CTO, QuickCheck, this was addressed in 2017 as the company developed a solution to give Nigerians access to such loans anywhere and anytime, with no collateral necessary. The startup already helps individuals with access to loans up to 200,000 naira in minutes, thereby supporting entrepreneurs start and sustain micro-businesses.

“With the new app, we want Nigerians to access loans quickly and conveniently. So if you live in Nigeria, own an Android phone, and you need quick cash to settle emergencies, go on Google Play Store, search for “quickcheck” and spot our bright orange icon to download the QuickCheck loan app for free, sign up to create an account and apply for a loan instantly without collateral. QuickCheck will simply run a credit scoring, and if you’re eligible, the cash loan will be disbursed to your account within minutes. All the necessary information to access loans is also available on our website www.quickcheck.ng,” he said.

Having built its own credit scoring algorithm based on artificial intelligence applied to non-traditional data, the internal data science team actively works on the improvement of the assessment technology to make the procedure of getting a loan even faster, more streamlined, and tailored to the needs of different groups.

“Currently, we are experiencing exponential organic growth and are closing a couple of strategic partnerships to get even closer to our customers, by integrating our technology and credit offering where they need it, within those channels they are already accustomed to. We strongly believe in the product innovation, and therefore, we invest a lot in the exploration of complementary products”, Fabiano di Tomaso, CEO of QuickCheck.

With its tech solution, QuickCheck not only bridges the financial inclusion gap, but improves customer interaction with the new app and a revamped brand identity. Every day, hundreds of people from Nigeria can benefit from the speed and hassle-free access to credit — no papers, no queues, no collateral, no guarantors, just a smartphone and QuickCheck app available on Google Play Store.

In just two years, QuickCheck, processes nearly 2,500 transactions daily, and has already disbursed around 2 billion naira in microloans ranging between 5,000 and 200,000 naira.

Rotimi Amaechi, Remi Sonaiya, Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, Banky W others to speak at The Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders, this Friday.

Come engage with Rotimi Amaechi, Remi Sonaiya, Banky W, Ndi Kato, Ruggedman and more, as they evaluate the impact of public policies on the citizenry as well as how the availability or non-availability of public goods have shaped people’s political culture, as well as perceptions about the government.

The theme for symposium is Turning the Curve: Aligning government policies with citizens’ reality.

Date: Friday, July 12, 2019

Venue: AGIP Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos

TIME: 8:30am

You don’t want to miss this!

Register here: https://tfp-symposium-2019.eventbrite.com/

For attendance confirmation or more information, please call 08022226712 or info@thefutureafrica.com.

“After all is said and done, you are just like me”, that was Amir, the suicide bomber from the trailer of ‘The Delivery Boy’, the new film by Adekunle Adejuyigbe.

Popularly known as Nodash, Adekunle writes and directs a gripping story that captures betrayal and humanity, exposing the dangerous culture of silence in the midst of evil. The thriller/action movie is about Nkem, a young prostitute and Amir, a suicide bomber who ran away with a bomb vest the night before his mission. Jamal Ibrahim plays Amir and Nkem by Jemima Osunde, with the film set for release in May 24, 2019.

But does Amir actually have a point? We have heard many stories of young boys and girls in the Northeast Nigeria who are turned into killers, blowing up markets, parks and roads. In many cases, these are children deprived of quality education, healthcare, food, among other basic necessities. How did they become the stories we heard?

This trailer starts out as a monologue, stretching towards a crescendo that culminates in what looks like a very violent scene. So why does he really believe that we are just like him?


The Delivery Boy premiered in Nollywoodweek Paris in 2018 and has shown in various international and local film festivals like the New York African Film Festival since its world premiere. It has also won awards such as "The Best Nigerian Film Award" at The African International Film Festival and "Best Supporting Actor" at The Real Time International Film festival (RTF) since its release.

The delivery Boy, features other actors such as Charles Etubiebi, Jude Chukwuka, Chris Iheuwa and Kehinde Fasuyi.

Prior to his gubernatorial ambition, he was the Managing Director/CEO of Lagos State Property Development Commission (LSPDC) and was the Pioneer Board Chairman of Lagos Security Trust Fund. On record, it says that some of his notable public sector achievements include the supervision of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) privatization projects. The LAGBUS System and the Control & Command Centre in Alausa were subsequently established under his directives.

But who is he really? Watch the documentary on LTV tonight at 7.30 pm and TVContinental DSTV Channel 418 & GoTV Channel 45 on Thursday, 7 March, 2019.

Check out the full YouTube video on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Y5KcPCsVs&t=64s

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is running to be the Governor of Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress.

Prior to his gubernatorial ambition, he was the Managing Director/CEO of Lagos State Property Development Commission (LSPDC) and was the Pioneer Board Chairman of Lagos Security Trust Fund. On record, it says that some of his notable public sector achievements include the supervision of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) privatization projects. The LAGBUS System and the Control & Command Centre in Alausa were subsequently established under his directives.

But who is he really? Watch the documentary on TV Continental DSTV Channel 148 & GoTV Channel 45 this Monday, 4 March, 2019. Check out the full YouTube video on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Y5KcPCsVs&t=64s