Angel Academe and SyndicateRoom Launch Second Female Founders Fund to Bridge UK Investment Gap MAngel Academe, the United Kingdom’s
Angel Academe, the United Kingdom’s leading female-focused angel investment network, has partnered with fintech fund manager SyndicateRoom to launch the second edition of its Female Founders Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Fund, aimed at supporting women-led technology startups across the UK. The fund, which targets a raise of up to £1.5 million, seeks to address the […]
SyndicateRoom Launches First University-Partnered Fund with University of Nottingham
Leading FCA-regulated fintech fund manager, SyndicateRoom, has announced the launch of its first university-partnered Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Fund in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, opening new opportunities for investors to access one of the United Kingdom’s most promising deep-tech and life sciences innovation ecosystems. The new fund represents a significant milestone for […]
Wuse Hospital Becomes First Public Centre to Offer Non-Surgical Fibroid Treatment in Nigeria
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has positioned Abuja’s Wuse District Hospital at the forefront of women’s healthcare innovation with the installation of Nigeria’s first High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) machine in a public hospital. Beyond the ceremonial handover, the development signals a major shift in how fibroid treatment may be accessed by ordinary Nigerians, […]
Is a Quarter of Politicians’ Dedication to Politics Enough for God?
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi At the drop of a hat, most Nigerians would opt for partisan politics over committing to expressing the things of God. But someone who has not only been in the corridors but also in the parlour of power has revealed which is more beneficial. He didn’t just stop at exposing the […]
Yinka Alaseyori: When Social Media ‘Drags’ Like Jungle Justice
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Nigerian social media can be a savage space that brooks no prisoners. When its trolls come for you in an onslaught esoterically called “dragging”, you would be made of sterner stuff not to succumb to the combined symptoms of malaria, nervous breakdown, trauma, and PTSD. If you watched the apology […]
China, Nigeria Deepen Youth Cooperation Through Cultural Exchange Seminar in Abuja
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has convened a Youth Cultural Exchange Seminar in Abuja aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering youth-driven economic cooperation. Organised by the China Cultural Centre under the theme, “China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,” the seminar brought […]
Inside SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT 2026: Powering the Next Generation of UK Scaleups
Organisations backing the United Kingdom’s most ambitious growth-stage companies are set to convene at the SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT 2026, taking place on April 22–23 at the Business Design Centre. Positioned as one of the most influential gatherings for founders and SME leaders, the event will bring together a powerful network of partners actively driving […]
Upending Unanswered Prayers, Unlike Ye
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Kanye West, better known as Ye, is an American songwriter and rapper with 24 Grammy Awards under his belt. Some comments he made several months ago have resurfaced on social media when his daughter disclosed her ambition to be a pastor. The convenient coincidence seemed more like a ploy by dark […]
Angel Academe Backs Béa Fertility to Expand Access to At-Home Reproductive Care
For many families, the journey to parenthood does not begin with joy. It begins with questions, uncertainty, and, often, cost. Across the world, fertility care remains one of the most expensive and emotionally demanding areas of healthcare, placing it out of reach for many who need it most. Yet, quietly, a shift is underway. […]
UK, Nigeria Seal Migration Deal, Tougher Deportation Rules and £746m Ports Investment
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have strengthened bilateral relations with the signing of multiple agreements covering migration, border security, business visas, and infrastructure development. The agreements include three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Migration Partnership, a Statement of Intent on cooperation against organised immigration crime and border security, and another on expanding business visas for […]
