The Aliko Dangote Foundation and the World Economic Forum have unveiled the 2026 cohort of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Aliko Dangote Fellows, spotlighting a new generation of African leaders driving innovation, social impact, and institutional transformation across the continent. The fellowship, created to connect Africa’s emerging changemakers with the global Young Global Leaders network, supports outstanding African professionals by enabling their participation in the World Economic Forum’s YGL programme and broader global engagements. The 2026 cohort features leaders from healthcare, entrepreneurship, technology, advocacy, finance, and the creative industries across sub-Saharan Africa. The newly announced fellows are Dr Esperance Luvindao,…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Two Nigerians are dead, Three hundred more want out. The arithmetic of South Africa’s xenophobia. I spent this afternoon on Zoom with Reverend Frank Onyekwelu, President of the Nigerian Citizens Association of South Africa. By the time we ended the call, the situation had evolved beyond what the wires could carry. The Nigerian Foreign Ministry has publicly announced that around 130 nationals are registered for voluntary repatriation. NICASA’s own working list, Onyekwelu told me, has now reached approximately 300 names and is still being collected. His team is coordinating with the Nigerian High Commission and South Africa’s Department of Home…
In a landmark diplomatic and creative engagement aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Nigeria and India, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has initiated a strategic partnership discussion with the Indian High Commission focused on film, cultural diplomacy, creative enterprise, and international collaboration between Nollywood and Bollywood. The high-level meeting, led by Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar Yakubu, the National President of the Guild, took place during a courtesy visit to H.E Mr. Abhishek Singh, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, where both parties explored avenues for deeper cooperation in film production, talent exchange, training, tourism, technology transfer, and creative investments. Addressing officials…
CRC Credit Bureau Limited has been named the Best Credit Bureau in Nigeria by Capital Finance International (CFI.co) for the seventh consecutive year, in the CFI.co Professional Services Awards 2026. This latest recognition extends what is now an unbroken run of excellence that spans nearly a decade, further cementing CRC Credit Bureau’s standing as the foremost credit information services provider in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. The CFI.co awards are among the most respected in the global financial services industry. Recipients are selected by an independent judging panel that evaluates institutions on the strength of their products and services, quality…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for universities for the 2026 admission exercise. The decision was reached on Monday during the 2026 Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, with key stakeholders in the education sector in attendance. The benchmark, officially referred to as the National Minimum Tolerable UTME Score, means that no university is allowed to admit candidates who score below 150 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, individual institutions retain the right to set higher cut-off marks for their admission processes.…
Professor Edoba Omoregbe, Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, has praised members of the Christian Union Alumni Association (CUAA) for their unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the institution. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the CUAA 2026 Convention, the Vice Chancellor noted that the association has continued to play significant roles in building capacity, promoting the image of the university, supporting mentorship initiatives and contributing positively to the advancement of the institution. Professor Omoregbe, who was represented at the event by Prof. Christopher Osubor, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, described the alumni body as an important…
Beta Glass Plc has posted a resilient first-quarter performance for 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N7.85 billion despite economic headwinds and rising operating pressures. The leading glass container manufacturer in West and Central Africa announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, highlighting strong operational discipline, improved financing structure, and continued focus on manufacturing efficiency as key drivers of performance. According to the company, revenue for the quarter stood at N37.54 billion, compared to N41.16 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting an 8.81 per cent decline year-on-year. Gross profit…
Nigeria could generate more than $400 billion in additional income by 2040 if it significantly increases investment in adolescent girls, according to a new report by the World Bank Group. The report estimates that achieving this economic gain would require about $37 billion in targeted investments focused on education, healthcare, digital access, and economic inclusion for girls. According to the World Bank, adolescent girls represent one of Nigeria’s biggest untapped drivers of long-term economic growth and productivity. The report noted that although Nigeria records moderate levels of school enrolment, relatively low rates of early marriage, and fair labour participation among…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has opened its recruitment portal for shortlisted candidates in the 2025 recruitment exercise to complete their final screening update ahead of the concluding phase of the process. The Service announced that the portal will remain open until 11:00 p.m. on May 10, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the management of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday. According to the statement, candidates who successfully passed the earlier stages of the recruitment exercise are required to log into the official portal and complete a designated form to update their profiles before the…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating the resolution of consumer complaints in Nigeria. The agreement was signed by Tunji Bello, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the FCCPC, and Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, during a ceremony attended by stakeholders and the media. The renewed partnership is designed to improve coordination between both agencies in handling complaints related to food, drugs, chemicals, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, and detergents. Under the…