Mazi Okonta was a revered man in our community. Among the council of chiefs, he stood out, not just for his wealth or his influence, but for his education. While the other chiefs barely made it past Standard Six, Mazi Okonta proudly held a secondary school certificate. That small piece of paper made him the

Onaivi Dania is a mentoring strategist and corporate training facilitator passionate about advancing structured, scalable mentoring across Africa. With a solid background in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Human Capital Development, he leads Precepts & Mentors, a pan-African mentoring network with footprints in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Dubai. Starting his entrepreneurial journey

Across Nigeria today, the intersection between faith and education has never been more prominent. Among the 159 private universities officially accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as of May 2025, a notable number are owned and operated by churches.  These institutions not only reflect the growing role of religious organizations in Nigeria’s education sector

The Nigerian government has successfully reclaimed a $200 million bond previously paid during arbitration tied to the controversial Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) case. This comes after a decisive legal victory overturning an $11 billion claim against the country. During a press conference at the Office of the Attorney General, key officials confirmed the bond’s

Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide, and one of its most serious complications is foot ulcers that can lead to infections and, in severe cases, leg amputation. Traditional treatments sometimes fall short, leaving patients with limited options.  However, an old but innovative approach maggot therapy is now gaining attention as a highly effective and

If you’ve finally seen your JAMB result, congratulations! Whether you smashed it or feel it could have been better, what you do next is just as important as the score itself.  This is the moment when smart decisions can put you on the right track toward gaining admission into your preferred university, polytechnic, or college.

Africa’s startup story in 2025 is one of energy, growth, and resilience. Across the continent, young entrepreneurs are building tech-powered solutions, and countries are gradually creating the systems needed to support this wave of innovation.  While the road isn’t without its bumps like funding gaps and infrastructure challenges, some nations are rising above the rest

When we think of a clean country, it’s easy to picture sparkling streets and tidy sidewalks. But cleanliness goes beyond appearances, it’s about public health, care for the environment, and smart city planning.  In 2025, some African countries are showing the rest of the continent and the world what it truly means to keep their

As the 2024/25 football season draws to a close, the sport is preparing to say goodbye to some of its most iconic players.  Several football greats have announced their retirement, while others are expected to follow suit soon. Let’s take a look at the stars who are stepping away from the game this season. Toby

L-R: Aisha Lawal ,Director, AREWA24 Studio Productions; Celestine Umeibe,CEO, AREWA24; Sani Danja, Kannywood veteran and the Special Adviser to the Kano State Government on Youth and Sports Development; and Zainab Aliyu, Producer, Climate Change Africa Show, during the AREWA24 environmental sustainability with CSR Initiative in Kano State recently: Photo by AREWA24 In a convincing demonstration

The Israeli government is to withdraw its entire negotiating team from talks in Doha aimed at a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Thursday. High-level members of the team had been recalled to Israel on Tuesday, with only members of the working-level team remaining in the Qatari capital, according to information from

Daniel Igali, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, says the state is aiming to win at least 400 medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2024, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. After Day Four of the multi-sport event, Bayelsa State leads the overall medals table with 53 medals, comprising 30 gold, 12