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African champions D’Tigress, the Nigerian national basketball team, started their Paris Olympic Games campaign on a winning note by defeating the highly-fancied Australian team 75-62. This victory marks only their second win ever at the Olympic Games and stands as a testament to their resilience and skill.

In a significant development for the African healthcare sector, Nigerian AI startup Intron Health has successfully raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round.

In a significant announcement by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with the Federal Sports Ministry, Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, has been named Nigeria’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The ceremony, set to take place on the River Seine on Friday, July 26, 2024, will mark the official start of the much-anticipated Games.

Dr. Fola David, known for his exceptional skill in hyper-realistic art, embarked on this ambitious project on July 16. He aimed to create a piece that would not only break records but also celebrate the diverse cultures of Nigeria. By the fourth day of his endeavor, David had already surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square meters set by Ravi Soni from India.

In a historic and culturally rich ceremony, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin was crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday.

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has bestowed the title of Honorary…

Kehinde joins the original cast from 2023’s production, which includes Malick Bojang (Grandfather, Chocolate, and Storyteller), Althea Burey (Mama, Angel, and Storyteller),  Dorthea Darby (Grandmother, Uncle Tunde, Benz, and Storyteller), Julius Obende (Papa, on-stage musician, and Storyteller), and Saskia Rose (Anna Hibiscus and Storyteller)

In another military landmark achievement, Second Lieutenant Oluchukwu Owowoh has been promoted to the…

From Douala’s bustling streets to Paris’s entrepreneurial hubs, the life of Christian Ngan is a masterclass in turning dreams into reality. Imagine a young man who left his homeland to conquer the world of finance in Europe, only to return to Cameroon with a burning desire to spark change. 

Kimani’s innovation addresses a significant challenge faced by about five million small-scale farmers in Kenya. These farmers lose approximately 33% of their crops annually due to pests and diseases.