With the growing trend of connectedness coupled with increasingly prevalent concerns for health in general—and mental health in particular—finding new methods to cope with stress has become increasingly important. Though mindfulness and therapy share long-established roles in stress management, recent interest has increasingly been sparked by neuroscience and its role within stress regulation in relation […]
Thousands of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civilians are fleeing their residences after multiple horrifying attacks committed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The United Nations has characterised the massacre as being “truly horrific”. With the level of violence escalating, it evidences a deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in one of Africa’s most […]
South Africans will be seeing a welcome reduction of petrol prices this August, primarily from a resilient rand that continues to absorb the impact of the global oil market’s volatility. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has announced in its latest report that there is currently an over recovery on petrol prices which will reduce the […]
In a welcome change for consumers and businesses in Nigeria, seven banks in Nigeria have now restored international dollar payments using Naira-denominated debit cards. After almost three years of restrictions, these seven banks have revived the option for users to now perform foreign purchases and subscriptions directly, without the need of a domiciliary account or […]
In a landmark decision to enhance the development of youth on a global level, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recommitted themselves to youth development by engaging senior diplomatic level dialogues towards youth empowerment. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande and the UAE’s Minister of […]
Test cricket is the oldest and most prestigious format of the game and has been home to some incredible batting feats over the ages. Making a triple century in a Test match is a significant and rare accomplishment in the game that requires not only immense skill but a level of patience, focus and stamina […]
Nigeria has begun its landmark tax reform process with the creation of four new laws such as Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service Act and Joint Revenue Board Act which will come into force on the 1st January 2026. Consolidated and Simplified Tax System The Nigeria Tax Act consolidates over 50 […]
Instagram isn’t just a place to share photos, it’s a money making machine. Using the right methods, the everyday creator can convert their followers to money. The three easiest and most effective ways to get started on monetizing your Instagram profile in 2026 are affiliate marketing, sponsored posts and Instagram Shop. Affiliate Marketing Affiliate Marketing […]
South African born artist Marlene Dumas, 71 year old, has made headlines in the art world by selling her 1997 painting “Miss January,” for a staggering R245 million (~US $13.6 million), which is the most anyone’s ever paid for a piece by a living female artist. Dumas painted the almost 2.82 m or 111.5 inches tall portrait when […]
In 2026, if high quality headphones are what you seek in Nigeria, there are countless choices to meet both your needs and your budget. Whether you’re an audiophile, student or are just someone who likes to have decent sound on the go, trustworthy brands like JBL, Sony and many more in the market. You could […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly transitioning from fossil fuel reliance with its vision of “Beyond Oil by 2035” which focuses on clean energy, maintaining a sustainability trajectory and major investments into Africa. Here’s how this Gulf talent is leading the world by example. 1. Solar Leadership & Sustainability The UAE is changing its […]
Earning a degree in Nigeria is a great achievement but being successful in real life means more than simply obtaining a degree. If Nigerian students want to be successful in career and life, they must develop a number of general life skills that connect the world of academics to the world of adulthood. Below are […]
Anthropic’s Claude AI is a family of leading large language models that have Claude 1 to Claude 4 with safety, ethicality and depth of conversation in mind. It started in March 2023 and has developed quickly, including Claude 2 with document level understanding and Claude 3 including scale and reasoning, with Claude 4 (Opus/Sonnet) having […]
In 2026, safety has become a major consideration in the choice of residence, workplace and travel destinations in Nigeria. As more concerns are being raised in some areas, a number of cities can be identified as peaceful, with low levels of crime and stability, community and citizens working towards peace making efforts and they can […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is about to launch its ‘Africans for Africa’ Fund, a new financing programme that is designed to support African-led investment that will revolutionize Africa’s mining and natural resources sectors. The announcement was made in advance of the 2026 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), scheduled to be held […]
From modern megachurches in Nigeria to old basilicas in Europe and Africa, the biggest churches around the world are amazing because of how big and how they’re built. These cool buildings impress people and offer a place for deep religious feeling and they’re also architectural wonders, dragging in tons of worshippers and interested visitors from […]
During the 32nd Annual Meetings of Afreximbank recently held in Abuja, Nigeria, the continent of Africa launched PAPSSCARD, the first Pan African card payment scheme. PAPSSCARD is a new Pan African payment scheme developed by the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and Mercury Payment […]
The FIFA Club World Cup 2026 is delivering lots of suspense, large individual efforts and great goals as clubs across the globe compete for supremacy, and with some of football’s biggest names on display, we are witnessing a competition for the Golden Boot. From well-known stars like Angel Di Maria and Harry Kane, to younger […]
Keshav Maharaj became the first South African spinner to take 200 wickets in Test cricket. The milestone occurred in the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club when the 35 year old bowler obtained the wicket of Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine stumped by Kyle Verreynne during the 34th over. Since his introduction to a […]
