Afrobeats, Policy and the Future of Nigeria’s Creative Economy
……..A Conversation with Professor Funmi Arewa Nigeria’s creative sector is no longer just cultural expression — it is an economic strategy. In an exclusive interview with Età, Professor Funmi Arewa shares insights from her research on Afrobeats, creative value chains, policy gaps, and the future of Nigeria’s creative industries in a rapidly evolving technological era. […]
Emporium: How Aisha Abubakar is Redefining Skincare in Africa
For Aisha Abubakar, entrepreneurship was never just about building a business — it was about solving real problems while balancing real life. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science and additional leadership training, she developed the discipline to lead ventures and the empathy to understand people’s needs. As a wife […]
Illness, Strikes, and Sanitation…. Nigeria’s Health Security Challenges
Image: Punch Newspaper, www.punchng.com Security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of any government. Successive regimes in Nigeria have struggled to adequately guarantee citizen security, with poor policy implementation contributing to worsening insecurity. Ilorin and its environs, like most Nigerian communities, face dynamic security challenges such as poverty, environmental hazards, communicable diseases, […]
Abuja Gets a New Recreational Hub as FCTA Signs Development Agreements
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a bold step in transforming Abuja into a world-class city, signing Development Agreements with Suburban Broadband Limited and Akida Hills Limited to create a major recreational hub in the heart of Nigeria’s capital. FCT Minister Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike described Abuja as a fast-growing metropolis with enormous […]
Financial Mistakes African Women Should Avoid
image by senivpetro freepik In many African communities, women carry the weight of family responsibilities, social obligations, business pressures, and cultural expectations. These pressures often lead to financial mistakes that quietly drain income and make it harder to build wealth. Here are common financial traps women fall into — and how to avoid them This […]
9th Africa Women Conference 2025 Set for Accra, Ghana
The 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) will hold from 19th to 21st November 2025 in Accra, Ghana, aiming to enhance innovation for sustainable development. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Convener of AWC, revealed that this year’s conference will be co-hosted by Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, an AWC member, Administrator […]
Abuja Arts and Crafts Village: Where Creativity Thrives Amid Challenges
Tucked within the Central Business District of Abuja, between the Silverbird Gallery and the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, lies the Abuja Arts and Crafts Village — a lively marketplace where creativity meets culture. The village bursts with colour and character, filled with works of art crafted by talented local artisans. From sculpted warriors on horseback to […]
FCT Fire Service Seeks Expansion of Fire Stations, Decries Aging Trucks and Manpower Shortage
The Controller of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, Engr. Adebayo Amiola Zacchaeus, has called for urgent attention to the development of more fire stations across key districts of Abuja, including Wuse, Guzape, Mpape, Jikwoyi, Orozo, Karshi, Karsana, Idu, Karimo, and Lugbe, to strengthen emergency response and public safety. Engr. Zacchaeus made the appeal […]
Kwara Women Inspire at NAWE Conference
Kwara State delegates took center stage in advancing women’s economic empowerment as they made a remarkable impression at the just-concluded Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWE) Conference held in Abuja. The state’s representatives stood out for their organization, creativity, and inspiring message of progress — blending cultural pride with a call for innovation and digital […]
Africa Fashion for Peace Inspires Hope and Healing Across the Continent
Every year on September 7th, the runway transforms into a platform for unity, creativity, and compassion as the Africa Fashion for Peace (AFFP) charity runway takes center stage. Now in its 8th edition, the event—founded and produced by Hopez Tude Rizons Ltd.—continues to weave together the threads of fashion, art, and music to promote peace […]
