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FIFA will stage a World Cup Final Halftime Show, introducing music to the biggest stage in world football. Standing among the global lineup is Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy, who will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.

Nigerian fintech startup Nearpays has made history by becoming the first African company to win the United Nations’ AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale.

Africa’s innovation story isn’t only about startup founders. It’s also about the people creating opportunities behind the scenes. Discover how Maya Horgan Famodu is helping shape Africa’s tech ecosystem through venture capital, ecosystem building and talent development.

Nigerian students delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, earning multiple medals across mathematics, science and coding. Among the standout achievers were Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous and Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan, while students from other Nigerian schools also secured international honours, highlighting the country’s growing strength in STEM education.

Three outstanding Nigerian students are flying the country’s flag at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome after remarkable achievements in mathematics and science. Their journey adds to a growing list of young Nigerians making the nation proud on the global academic stage.

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan claimed victory at the Paris Diamond League after equalling her season’s best time of 12.28 seconds, strengthening her preparations for major championships later this year.

Martha Jesuleke is doing far more than teaching Biology. Through educational technology, climate advocacy and student mentorship, she is helping young Nigerians become scientists, innovators and environmental leaders.

Favour Ashe stormed to a historic 9.93 seconds at the Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos, becoming the fastest Nigerian man ever on home soil and winning the national 100m title.

Africa has produced some of the FIFA World Cup’s most unforgettable goalscorers. Here are the eight players who have scored the most goals for African nations, led by Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan with a record six strikes.

Breeze Energy’s partnership with the CraftVantage 2026 Graduate Exhibition showcased how business and creativity can work together to support emerging Nigerian artists, sustainability, and the growth of the country’s creative economy.