Adebayo Oluwaseun

Hopesalive initiative empowers 60 young women with tech skills

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Hopesalive Initiative has trained 60 young women in technology skills to help close the gender gap in the sector. This program aims to boost female participation in tech fields.

Reprisal attack on Katsina mosque leaves 50 dead

Gunmen attacked worshippers at a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, in August 2025, killing at least 50 people and abducting dozens. The incident occurred during morning prayers as a possible reprisal for an earlier ambush on bandits. Local authorities have reaffirmed support for community security initiatives amid rising banditry in north-western Nigeria.

Vice chancellor urges youths to adopt strategies against poverty

A vice chancellor has encouraged young people in Nigeria to implement effective strategies to fight poverty.

Nigeria's ai strategy gains momentum with key investments

Nigeria is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence through its national strategy and recent partnerships. A new report by Microsoft, PwC, and Lagos Business School highlights early successes and outlines a roadmap for broader adoption. The initiative aims to drive economic growth across sectors like agriculture and fintech.

Readers respond to Niyi Osundare's critique of Nigerian universities

A recent column in The Guardian Nigeria features diverse reader reactions to poet Niyi Osundare's ongoing discourse on the state of Nigerian universities. Contributors praise Osundare's insights while debating internal and external challenges facing higher education. They call for better funding, fair pay for lecturers, and systemic reforms to restore integrity.

Vfd group reports 61% profit surge to n7.99bn in q3 2025

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

Vfd group has reported a 61% increase in profits for the third quarter of 2025. The surge brings the company's profit to n7.99 billion.

Experts urge national framework for caregiving in Nigeria

Women leaders and experts have called for a national policy to professionalize caregiving during a media roundtable marking the International Day of Care and Support. They highlighted the undervalued role of care work in Nigeria's economy and its disproportionate burden on women. Investing in care systems could unlock economic growth and gender equality.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, as nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a closed-session screening on Wednesday. This move aims to strengthen the nation's military leadership.