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Femi Abiodun guides graduates in From Classroom to Boardroom
A life coach is telling new grads to stop treating adulthood like a quick race before they end up having to repair what they didn’t prepare for. The Book’s Core Message UK-based Nigerian author Femi Abiodun dropped ‘From Classroom to Boardroom’ to bridge the school-to-real-world gap. He argues life after college is a marathon requiring wisdom from people who already ran it. Abiodun stresses that untaught practical principles matter more than what was in the syllabus. His personal failures and mentor insights form the backbone of the advice inside. Why He Wrote It Now Abiodun wishes someone had handed him these truths earlier in his own journey. He wants young people to dodge unseen traps and find their path fast. The author believes...
Wale Adenuga defends Papa Ajasco brand against Ayoyinka
A messy public spat over the Papa Ajasco brand just got a reality check from the man who drew the character on his dining table back in 1976. The Boss Responds Wale Adenuga fired back after Abiodun Ayoyinka’s viral rant about being broke and restricted. Adenuga said his first thought was the guy was just doing his own comedy skit in public. He called Ayoyinka versatile and the closest match to his original 1976 cartoon drawing. Adenuga stressed there are no irreconcilable differences between them despite the drama. The Money & Copyright Reality Adenuga says Ayoyinka was a civil servant for over three decades, so where did his pension go? He claims the actor owns a house in Ogun State and has used at least five cars given by them...
Fifty nations to honor Lisabi and Alake at Egbaliganza
Fifty countries are about to roll into Abeokuta for one massive cultural flex, putting the city on the map as a continental hotspot. The Global Lineup Aare Dr. Lai Labode announced 50 nations will pay homage to Lisabi and the Alake on March 28, 2026. Delegations will parade their cultures alongside the Egba people during the event. A formal charter signing will lock in long-term commitments around culture and tourism. Labode confirmed the Lisabi Festival just snagged official recognition from Nigeria’s federal government. The Day’s Full Itinerary The schedule includes a Parade of Nations, a Walk of Heroes, and a Walk of Kings. Indigenous textiles like Àdìrẹ and Aso-Oke get the spotlight with runways and hackathons. Organizers are...
Nigerian Breweries hosts Big Fiesta with 2Baba and Flavour
Nigerian Breweries is going all out for Easter weekend, turning 12 cities into a nonstop party circuit with a stacked lineup of stars. The Big Fiesta Run Marketing director Sarah Agha dropped the news for the brand’s first-ever ‘Big Fiesta’ event. The campaign runs from April 3 to April 6, 2026, covering 12 different cities. It builds on their ‘A Legendary Christmas’ push but now hits way more locations. They’ve got 36 separate experiences scheduled for the Ramadan and Lent wrap-up. The Artist & City Breakdown Benin kicks things off with Shalipopi headlining the Golden Fiesta. Young Jonn is handling Abuja on April 5, while Phyno takes Enugu that same day. Onitsha gets the Tiger Street Party, and Aba scores Flavour for the Life...
Omotola gives all Mother's Love proceeds to Slum2School
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde just pulled a power move with her directorial debut that basically broke the charity model for movies. The Big Donation Omotola’s first film ‘Mother’s Love’ is giving away 100 percent of her company’s box office cash. Every dime from the Nigerian run goes straight to the education nonprofit Slum2School Africa. Her company RedHot Concepts formally voted to dump all the theatrical proceeds into the cause. An outside legal team and auditor are watching the funds to keep it all above board. Who Showed Up & Who Gets Help A private screening on March 13, 2026, pulled in over 200 guests including 50 folks from Makoko. Traditional rulers from the community came through, showing the story hits close to home. The...
Kaffy starts Sisters Circle in Lagos for women
Dr. Kafayat ‘Kaffy’ Shafau just kicked off a new women’s thing that’s ditching the whole once-a-year conference trap. Women’s Month Launch Nigerian dancer Kaffy Shafau just launched her ‘Sisters’ Circle’ initiative. The first meet-up went down in Lagos with women from everywhere. They talked health, cash goals, and building real connections with each other. Kaffy’s pushing this as a quarterly thing, with the next one in July. Why She Built This Space She grew up handling adult stuff without any older women to guide her. Kaffy says society’s full of achievers but dead silent on how to balance career and kids. She calls it a directional gap that leaves Gen Z confused. The goal is swapping victimhood for self-awareness and an authentic...
Egypt institute trains youth on 5G and 6G Open RAN
Egypt is dropping a fully-funded four-month bootcamp to crank out 5G and 6G Open RAN experts, setting up grads for direct jobs right after. What the program covers The Digital Youth of Egypt initiative targets telecom engineering skills. A focus on 5G and 6G Open RAN technologies is central. Open RAN lets operators mix and match network components. The flexible architecture kills vendor lock-in for telecom firms. How the training works Three months of hands-on projects with industry experts go down. One month of intensive on-the-job experience follows. Workplace skills like project management and English get taught. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology funds everything. What grads get out of it Direct...
Airtel Tanzania switches on new tower in Dar es Salaam
Airtel Tanzania just flipped the switch on a brand new tower in Dar es Salaam, beefing up its 4G and 5G game to cash in on the country’s data hunger. New tower details The tower went live in Tabata Machimbo, Segerea district. It is part of a broader network expansion strategy. Faster internet access is now available for locals. The rollout strengthens 4G and 5G infrastructure nationwide. What it means for the area Residents and businesses get more reliable connectivity. Data-driven services will finally get the speed they need. Digital adoption gets a serious boost in the community. Economic activity is expected to pick up with better coverage. The bigger national play The investment aligns with digital economy growth plans. Wider...
Kenya, EU deepen digital economy partnership at tech forum
Fifty years of EU-Kenya ties just got a massive tech upgrade, with Nairobi positioning itself as the go-to investment hub for the continent’s digital gold rush. The digital stats driving the pitch Kenya boasts over 53 million mobile subscriptions right now. Internet users have hit more than 42 million nationwide. The mobile money ecosystem is globally recognized as elite. ICT Secretary William Kabogo Gitau led the government pitch. Where EU money has already landed The EU committed over €430 million since 2021 for digital transformation. Giga programme connected over 400 schools to the internet. Funds also boosted TVET and e-government systems. Digital public infrastructure got a serious upgrade. Kenya’s own digital rollout...
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