Olujide Olusola

Nigeria’s top-ranked fencer, Inkosi Brou, the grandson of late Dora Akunyili, will lead the national contingent at the 2026 African Senior Fencing Championships in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This marks his second appearance at the continental event, scheduled from May 31 to June 6. The 18-year-old Nigerian-American, who made history earlier this year as the first Nigerian to break into the global Top 10 of the Men’s Sabre Junior rankings, will spearhead the team.

The federal government has announced a N10 billion housing scheme to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit and facilitate affordable housing for low and middle income workers Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made the announcent in Abuja over the weekend during a joint press conference with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, National Pension Commission, among other relevant agencies She has said “The Preaident has approved a ten billion Naira housing loan scheme...

When Jennifer Shaibu (not her real name), a young realtor, walked into a job interview in Abuja in search of another opportunity, her résumé appeared solid on paper. It reflected the expected qualifications, relevant experience and the promise of competence. But within minutes, the focus of the interview shifted. The interviewer moved beyond her credentials and zeroed in on something less tangible but far more critical; her ability to apply what she knew in practical situations. Jennifer faltered.