By Olutayo Irantiola For decades, the traditional pathway into a professional career has been relatively straightforward- attend university, complete a programme of study, graduate and enter the workforce. That model is increasingly being challenged. Across Nigeria, universities, employers, governments and development organizations are having a broader conversation about whether academic institutions can adequately prepare graduates for industries that are becoming more specialized, technology-driven and rapidly changing. Healthcare is one of the clearest examples. As African countries seek to expand pharmaceutical production and develop indigenous health technologies, the demand is growing for professionals who possess not only academic qualifications but also…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
More than 260,000 students across 13 universities in Nigeria are set to experience the NESCAFÉ Campus Storm 2026, as NESCAFÉ takes its “My Coffee, My Vibe” campaign directly to university campuses, creating experiences around the music, creativity, connections and interests that shape campus life. Following International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12 under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the Campus Storm reflects the diversity of interests, passions and aspirations that shape the experiences of young Nigerians. Across the participating universities, NESCAFÉ is creating spaces where students can connect, express themselves and explore their interests through art, music, poetry, creativity…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced a strict enforcement crackdown starting next week, targeting not just illegal street vendors, but also anyone caught buying goods from them. Under a renewed strategy to combat environmental degradation, illegal roadside trading, and traffic gridlock, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin LAWMA Managing Director and CEO, stated that customers fueling these operations will face immediate arrest and prosecution alongside the traders. The crackdown is backed by Section 151, Subsection 2 of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law 2017, which explicitly prohibits both the exposure of goods for sale in unauthorised locations and the…
As the soaring cost of petrol continues to squeeze households and businesses across Nigeria, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has issued an urgent call for targeted social interventions. Following a recent price jump from ₦1,300 to ₦1,430 per litre, the policy think tank cautioned that while the cost-of-living crisis is severe, reinstating the universal fuel subsidy is neither economically prudent nor fiscally sustainable. In a policy brief released by Dr. Muda Yusuf, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, the organisation argued that bringing back the subsidy regime would reverse critical economic reforms and strain public finances. This perspective…
Nigeria’s exports of raw materials more than doubled to N3.84 trillion in the first half of 2026, highlighting both the country’s growing presence in global commodity markets and the huge value-addition opportunity still being left at home. The figure represents a 106 per cent increase from the N1.86 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to an analysis of the Q1 and Q2 2026 Foreign Trade Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The stronger performance was largely driven by a surge in the second quarter, when raw materials exports rose to N2.31 trillion, compared with…
Petrol prices have climbed above N1,400 per litre across major Nigerian cities, adding to concerns that pump prices could approach N1,500 as international crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel. Reports on Sunday indicated that most filling stations in Lagos were selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) between N1,400 and N1,430 per litre, while MRS stations dispensed the product at N1,395 per litre. In Abuja, petrol was selling for between N1,400 and N1,450 per litre. The latest increase represents another sharp rise in domestic fuel prices, which have moved from about N830 per litre before the escalation of the Middle…
By Elvis Eromosele Stories inform. They also shape perception. For decades, Africa’s economic story has largely been told through the language of what is missing: electricity, infrastructure, jobs, industrial capacity and access to capital. But another story is emerging. Across the continent, solar projects are expanding access to energy, recycling businesses are turning waste into livelihoods, young innovators are developing climate solutions, and industries are beginning to rethink how they produce, consume and grow. The shift is subtle in some places and dramatic in others, but the direction is increasingly clear. Africa is beginning to ask a more important question…
MTN Nigeria’s ₦620.5 billion capital programme for the first half of 2026 landed alongside a network that crossed 100 million subscribers this week, delivered an average of 14.8 gigabytes of data per user per month, and moved the median download speed on Nigerian networks from 16.5 megabits per second at the start of the year to 20 Mbps by mid-year. Read together, the three figures describe an operator putting capital in ahead of demand and seeing the demand arrive to meet it. The ₦620.5 billion figure, drawn from the operator’s H1 2026 financials, sits within a longer arc. Since January…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has inaugurated its first smart fuel station in Nigeria, with plans to roll out between 50 and 70 more facilities across the country within the next six months. The new self-service station, located on Bill Clinton Drive along Airport Road in Abuja, is part of NNPCL’s plan to transform its conventional filling stations into modern energy hubs offering multiple services. Mumuni Dagazao, NNPCL’s Downstream Executive Vice President, disclosed the expansion plan during the commissioning of the facility. “We are hoping to roll out a significant number, probably about 50 to 70 of this…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative to expand access to learning resources, bridge educational inequalities and support the country’s long-term economic growth by investing in human capital. The Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content, which was launched on Thursday, is a coordinated national approach to improving affordable and equitable access to digital education across Nigeria and is also aligned with Nigeria’s broader digital economy objectives. Under the initiative’s Operator-Sponsored Model, eligible users will receive up to 100 megabytes of free daily data allowance to access designated educational…