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A 17-year-old Nigerian has turned a simple community problem into an award-winning innovation. Abdullah Ajala beat more than 1,000 developers to win the Nomba x DevCareer Hackathon with PayWise, an AI-powered WhatsApp assistant that helps small businesses manage customer debts using voice notes in local languages.

Team Nigeria is carrying plenty of momentum into another pivotal day at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after a series of record-breaking performances in weightlifting. With six gold medals already secured and athletics now taking centre stage, Nigerian athletes are aiming to strengthen the country’s position among the Games’ leading nations.

Another Nigerian student is making the country proud. University of Abuja law student Amra Onize Salihu emerged winner of the 9th GIABA Inter-Universities Speech Contest in Sierra Leone after outperforming contestants from Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia and the host nation. Her victory highlights the growing impact of Nigerian students on regional and international academic platforms.

Growth is only sustainable when people, systems and leadership evolve together. Discover how SKLD COO Faith Abakada is helping organisations build stronger foundations for lasting success.

As Nigerian families navigate the realities of ageing loved ones, post-hospital recovery, and increasingly demanding lifestyles, the need for quality home care has never been greater. Bethcare Solutions is helping bridge that gap by providing compassionate, professional domiciliary care that allows individuals to recover, heal, and age with dignity in the comfort of their homes.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has made history as the first woman elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association through a competitive vote. Here are five things to know about the accomplished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and her journey to the NBA’s top office.

History made! Team Nigeria has won Gold at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai during the country’s first-ever appearance at the global competition. Four exceptional students delivered a remarkable performance that has made Nigeria and Africa proud.

Kanyinsola Ajayi continues his sensational season with another major statement. The Nigerian sprint star equalled the national record of 9.84 seconds to beat reigning world champion Oblique Seville and claim victory at the London Diamond League, strengthening his medal credentials ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association, becoming only the second woman to lead the association in its history. Her victory follows an election that overcame cyberattack challenges and marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s legal profession.

Nigerian-born Professor Christian Harrison has made history as the first Black Chair of the British Academy of Management. His election marks a major milestone for African scholarship and highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian academics in leadership and research.