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January 20, 2026

The Aurora Tech Award, a global initiative dedicated to supporting outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its Top 30 finalists for the 2026 edition. The semi-finalists were selected after a rigorous evaluation process of the Top 100 start-ups drawn from over 3,400 applications submitted across 127 countries, reflecting the rapid growth of […]

January 16, 2026

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been named EA SPORTS Player of the Month for December 2025, marking his first win of the award since the 2020/21 season. The 28-year-old also becomes Leeds United’s first Premier League Player of the Month winner since Rio Ferdinand in October 2001. Calvert-Lewin enjoyed a sensational festive period, scoring in all five […]

January 14, 2026

NutriSelect Pure, a certified organic mineral fertilizer, has been honoured with the Best Fertilizer for Organic Farm Yields and Organic Food Production award at the Aso 2026 Prestigious Awards, an event celebrating excellence in agricultural development, sustainability, and food security in Nigeria. The ceremony brought together policymakers, agribusiness leaders, farmers’ associations, and key stakeholders from […]

January 12, 2026

Nigerian musicians dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) in Lagos on Sunday night, showcasing the country’s musical prowess on a continental stage. Global superstar Burna Boy took home the prestigious Album of the Year for No Sign of Weakness, released in July 2025. He also shared the Best African Collaboration award with fast-rising […]