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For years, the Nigerian business dream came with two frustrations: an enabling environment that was always “in progress,” and the struggle to be seen. Social media gave us a start. It was cheap, fast, and familiar. But as businesses grew, owners kept running into the same wall.  A Facebook page can be suspended. An Instagram algorithm can hide your post. And a website, the one thing that gives a business credibility and a permanent address online, always felt too expensive and too slow to build.  That wall is starting to crack. In an era where artificial intelligence promises to help us work smarter and faster, Hordanso, a leading AI automation agency in Nigeria, has introduced something that sounds almost too simple: an AI website builder that can generate virtually any type of website in three minutes. Every business owner in Nigeria wants visibility. For many, that journey began on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. It was affordable and easy to set up.  The problem is...

The Kogi State Government, through the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education, Hon. Nanahawa Yetunde Kazeem, has unveiled KOGI STEMQuest, a statewide initiative aimed at changing perceptions about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education among children. The programme, developed in partnership with the EmpowerNest Foundation (ENF), is designed to make STEM more practical, accessible and engaging for learners from primary through secondary school. At the centre of the initiative is an attempt to challenge the long-standing perception that STEM subjects are meant only for academically gifted students. Speaking at the unveiling, Kazeem, who is also the project lead, said the belief that STEM was reserved for the exceptionally brilliant had discouraged many children from discovering their abilities and considering careers in science, engineering and technology. “One of the greatest misconceptions in our education system is that STEM is only for the ex...

The Kogi State Government, through the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education, Hon. Nanahawa Yetunde Kazeem, has unveiled KOGI STEMQuest, a statewide initiative aimed at changing perceptions about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education among children. The programme, developed in partnership with the EmpowerNest Foundation (ENF), is designed to make STEM more practical, accessible and engaging for learners from primary through secondary school. At the centre of the initiative is an attempt to challenge the long-standing perception that STEM subjects are meant only for academically gifted students. Speaking at the unveiling, Kazeem, who is also the project lead, said the belief that STEM was reserved for the exceptionally brilliant had discouraged many children from discovering their abilities and considering careers in science, engineering and technology. “One of the greatest misconceptions in our education system is that STEM is only for the ex...

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable residents. The governor gave the assurance during an awareness walk to mark the 2026 World Day Against Human Trafficking on Friday in Lokoja. Ododo, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Ayoade, described trafficking as a grave crime fueled by poverty, ignorance and deception. She said the government remained committed to protecting the rights and dignity of residents and addressing conditions that expose people to trafficking. Ayoade urged parents, traditional rulers, religious leaders and schools to educate young people on the dangers of trafficking. She also called on residents to support security agencies with credible information to dismantle trafficking networks within and outside the state. The awareness walk, themed "Trapped Behind the Scam," began at Paparanda Square and terminated at the Government House. I...

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable residents. The governor gave the assurance during an awareness walk to mark the 2026 World Day Against Human Trafficking on Friday in Lokoja. Ododo, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Ayoade, described trafficking as a grave crime fueled by poverty, ignorance and deception. She said the government remained committed to protecting the rights and dignity of residents and addressing conditions that expose people to trafficking. Ayoade urged parents, traditional rulers, religious leaders and schools to educate young people on the dangers of trafficking. She also called on residents to support security agencies with credible information to dismantle trafficking networks within and outside the state. The awareness walk, themed "Trapped Behind the Scam," began at Paparanda Square and terminated at the Governm...

An environmental advocacy group, Climate Actors for Innovations and Sustainability (CAIS), says more than 600 residents have benefited from its waste-to-wealth and upcycling skills training under the PURE-WISE project in Ondo, a programme aimed at reducing plastic pollution through sustainable alternatives. This was disclosed at the Lessons Learnt and Knowledge Management Workshop for the PURE-WISE project themed “Showcasing Project Impact and the Launch of Eco-Paper,” sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF-SGP). The project, Plantain Residue as an Eco-Friendly Alternative for Single-Use Plastic Packaging in Ondo Town (PURE-WISE), implemented by CAIS with funding support from UNDP GEF-SGP, converts discarded plantain pseudostems into biodegradable paper products while promoting sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship. Speaking at the workshop, the Team Coordinator of CAIS, Akintunde Akinmolayan, s...