Lagos State has received a major boost to its electricity transmission infrastructure following the commissioning of upgraded substations at Ijora and Apapa Road, with the Federal Government adding 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid. The projects, commissioned on Monday, August 17, 2026, are expected to strengthen electricity delivery to several industrial, … Read more
The Made in China Goods Traders’ Association of Nigeria has asked the Chinese Consulate in Lagos to support a range of initiatives covering healthcare, artificial intelligence, education and international trade. The Association made the appeal in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Consul-General of China in Lagos, Mrs. … Read more
Former Toyota Motor Corporation President and Chairman, Hiroshi Okuda, one of the executives credited with transforming the Japanese automaker into a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 93. Toyota confirmed his death on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, although the company did not immediately disclose the date or cause of death. Okuda remains closely … Read more
SCIENCE August 11, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team August 12 Solar Eclipse: Countries Where It Will Be Visible A rare total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun’s bright disk from … Read more
More than 500 candidates on Saturday took part in the entrance examination for admission into government-owned technical colleges across Delta State, in a development that highlighted growing interest in vocational and skills-based education among parents and young people. The examination was conducted at the Model Technical College in Asaba and simultaneously at other designated technical … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and renowned Kenyan scholar, Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba have arrived in Asaba ahead of the highly anticipated Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, scheduled to begin on Monday. The arrival of the distinguished guests signals the commencement of … Read more
TECHNOLOGY Tunde Onakoya Launches ₦250m Tech Scholarship For NYSC Members, Graduates July 24, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA Chess in Slums Africa founder, Tunde Onakoya, has joined forces with Jobs59 founder, Sam Otigba and ALT School founder, HackSultan to launch a ₦250 million scholarship programme aimed at … Read more
TECHNOLOGY Nigeria Calls for Greater African Influence in Global Telecommunications Policies July 20, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The Federal Government has renewed calls for African countries to work more closely together in shaping global telecommunications policies, stressing that a united continent will wield greater influence in international … Read more
Technology Google Engineer Arrested After Allegedly Turning Internal Data Into $1.2m Betting Windfall May 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A long-serving Google engineer is facing federal charges after prosecutors allege he leveraged confidential company information to secure over $1.2 million in profits from bets placed on the … Read more