The ARISE Africa Women of Impact Awards 2026 recognized and awarded 100 exceptional women whose work continues to shape Africa’s future. Organized by Arise News in celebration of International Women’s Day, the prestigious event brought together distinguished leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent. The awards awarded women whose contributions are influencing Africa’s social, economic, cultural, and political…

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If you’ve been keeping up with the “Dear Ife Series Podcast,” then you know the conversations are always thoughtful, reflective and very real. On the latest episode, beauty entrepreneur and media personality Diiadem joins host Ifedayo Agoro for a conversation that moves through business, motherhood, faith and the personal experiences that shaped her journey. During the episode, Diiadem talks…

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Photo Credit: The Academy/Instagram Tonight’s the night! The 98th Academy Awards are finally here, and if you’re planning to stay up (or set those early alarms) to catch the glamour, we’ve got the lowdown on everything you need to know. The red-haired legend Conan O’Brien is back to host for the second year running, and given how well he…

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Over the past few days, unusual activity connected to OPay has been spotted in different parts of Lagos. It first appeared at Obalende Motor Park before attention shifted to Computer Village. Most recently, a similar setup was seen at Ikeja City Mall (ICM), prompting a common question among observers: What is OPay preparing to introduce? At each location, bright…

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L-R: Head of Corporate Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Zainab Obagun; Non-Executive Director, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Adenike Ogunlesi; Managing Director, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Tobi Adeniyi; Filmmaker/Founder, Greoh Studios, Jadesola Osiberu, and Founder, Herconomy, Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti during the celebration of International Women’s Day themed” Give to Gain” #InHerElement organized by Unilever Nigeria Plc and held in Lagos on…

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Just when you thought the Indomie Heroes Awards couldn’t get any bigger, this year is coming through with some exciting upgrades from the organisers. First up, the age limit has been extended from 15 to 16 years, opening the door for even more young heroes to get their moment in the spotlight. That means more inspiring stories, more brave…

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As Muslims across Nigeria observe the sacred month of Ramadan, Knorr kicked off its annual Share The Good initiative with visits to communities in Ogun, Oyo, and Lagos States. Rooted in the brand’s commitment to nourishing families and inspiring acts of kindness, the initiative continues to bring people together through shared meals and meaningful moments of connection during the…

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Chioma Akpotha in a wine-coloured traditional gown with gold embroidery and coral beads for her birthday. Photo Credit: Chioma Akpotha/Instagram Turning 46 looked very good on Chioma Akpotha. The Nollywood star celebrated her birthday on 12 March with not one but two standout looks that paid tribute to Nigerian traditional fashion while still leaning into full glamour mode. The…

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Photo credit: Nora Awolowo I do not live in Lagos. I must begin with that clarification to avoid the smirk, “Of course he’s saying all this because he doesn’t live in Lagos”, that might follow after reading this article. And yes, you may be right. Perhaps I am highlighting the points in this article because my distance from the…

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