Author: Chinemerem Agbo

#image_title#image_title Momentum is building for the 10th edition of the African Knockout (AKO) Championship, with several African countries, including Senegal, Liberia, Algeria, and  Nigeria, among others, represented. This is following Thursday’s official weigh-in and press conference at the Abuja Continental Hotel, which drew leading figures from sports and government. In attendance were Alhaji Shehu Dikko, [...]

PoshClick Foundation, a registered non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in underserved communities, has successfully concluded its comprehensive five-day empowerment program for secondary school students in Lagos. The initiative, titled Youth Empowerment Through Life & Vocational Skills and themed "Skill Up, Stand Out," ran from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August [...]

PoshClick Foundation, a registered non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in underserved communities, is set to launch a practical and impact-driven empowerment program for secondary school students in Lagos. The five-day initiative, titled Youth Empowerment Through Life & Vocational Skills and themed "Skill Up, Stand Out," will run from Monday, July [...]

L-R: Victoria Michaels, Founder and CEO of Fashion Connect Africa, and Dr. Yetty Ogunnubi, Founder and CEO of FashionEVO  FashionEVO is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Fashion Connect Africa (FCA) for the upcoming FashionEVO Summit & Show, set to take place on September 18, 2025, during the fourth edition of Africa Creative Market [...]

Femi Olayebi, Convener LLF 2025 with Wema Bank, representatives Ayodele Olojede, Divisional Head, Retail & SME and Tunde Mabawonku, Executive Director, Retail & Digital Business presenting cheques of ₦1,000,000 each to three standout leatherpreneurs: EwaOluwa Morenikeji of House of Ewa LTD, Joy Fache James of Paciencia, and Fatima Yusuf of House of Zibima at the [...]

L- R: Kola Oshalusi, Convener, The Business of Photography Conference, Isabella Adediji,Founder/ Managing Director Yellow Tamarind Productions, Yinka Obebe, Founder and CEO, Pop Central, Yagazie Eguare, CEO, Gazmadu Studios, Dayo Adedayo, CEO, DayoAdedayo Photography Limited at the 2024 edition of The Business of Photography Conference Get ready to elevate your photographic journey as the much-anticipated [...]

Africa Creative Market (ACM) returns for its fourth gathering from September 16 to 19, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s theme, Creative Bridge, signals a powerful commitment to empowering talent, unlocking access to markets, and connecting creative professionals to global ecosystems. Conceived and delivered by Ascend Studios Foundation, ACM has become a continental benchmark for innovation, [...]

The referee declares Jean Do Santos the winner by submission in the Lightweight main event at AKO9 The  AFRICAN KNOCKOUT (AKO) Championship delivered another unforgettable night of MMA action at AKO9, held on June 13, 2025, at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki. The event brought together elite fighters, vibrant fans, and groundbreaking entertainment for an [...]

The Science of Trade Conference 2025, organised by Dr. Inya Lawal, Founder of the Ascend Studios Foundation, concluded an impactful three-day gathering at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. This event brought together government officials, trade experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers from across Africa and the diaspora, emphasising the theme “Access to Market” and highlighting [...]

ExportPlug Claims ₦20 Million Grand Prize at AfCFTA Hackathon Grand Finale, Paving the Way for Intra-African Trade Innovation The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office proudly announces the successful conclusion of the inaugural AfCFTA Hackathon, held during the Science of Trade Conference 2025. Over the course of three dynamic days, 60 innovative teams came together to pitch [...]