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    From modest beginnings as an estate agent to building a growing real-estate and lifestyle group, David Iji’s journey has been shaped by resilience, relationships and an enduring belief in long-term value. DAVID IJI: Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer Carter Group Starting from the Ground Up David Iji’s story is not one of inherited access or overnight success. It is the story of nearly two decades spent understanding property, building relationships, earning the confidence of clients and gradually progressing from brokerage into acquisitions, portfolio management, development and enterprise leadership. Today, he serves as the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Carter Group, providing strategic leadership across a growing real-estate and lifestyle platform. David began his real-estate career in 2008 as an estate agent, sourcing residential properties for rentals and sales. His career began under modest circumstances. At one point, without a formal office, h...

New Report reaching us is that the dispute involving PalmPay Limited and KudiWave Technologies Limited, with media organisations that reported developments in the matter said to have received messages from PalmPay warning of possible arrest and demanding the removal of published stories. The warnings followed media coverage of two major developments in the dispute. The first concerned the movement of N750,369,439.04 from KudiWave’s account by PalmPay. The second involved PalmPay’s reported position that KudiWave’s address and the ownership of the account were unknown, a claim KudiWave later challenged with documents and evidence of previous dealings between both companies. One of the major pieces of evidence presented by KudiWave was a PalmPay correspondence dated July 28, which expressly identified KudiWave Technologies Limited and Account No. 8889232516. In the same letter, PalmPay asked the Nigeria Police Force to transfer N750,369,439.04, which it described as standing in a designa...

By Ganiyu Fatith  BrainChess Academy has announced a strategic partnership with Vetrinox Capital as the Official Headline Sponsor and Partner of the 2026 Schools Chess Championship edition. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people through education, strategic thinking, healthy competition, and personal development. Commenting on the partnership, the CEO of Vetrinox Capital said: "Chess teaches children to think ahead and understand that every move has consequences. Those are good lessons to learn early. We are pleased to support BrainChess Academy and the championship." Scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Vetrinox Capital BrainChess Schools Chess Championship will bring together 200 primary schools, more than 1,000 student players, and over 1,500 attendees from across Africa. The championship provides young learners with a platform to develop critical skills including critical thinking, problem-so...

By Biola Akinyemi Foundation IJEBU-IGBO, OGUN STATE — More than 400 residents from Atikori, Ojowo, Omen, Osun and Oke Agbo in Ijebu North received free medical care during a two-day outreach organised by the Biola Akinyemi Foundation on August 28 and 29, 2026. Held at the Local Government Hall in Ijebu-Igbo, the third medical outreach brought together doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, eye-care professionals and volunteers to provide screening, consultations, health education, medication and eye-care support. The central location was chosen to extend access beyond Idokan, where the Foundation had previously held its outreaches. A day before the programme, on August 27, representatives of the Obas of the five communities met with the medical team, with support from Ijebu North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Omobolaji Oluwaseun Odunsanya, to discuss community healthcare needs and ways to support the programme. A community-focused committee was also formed to sustain ...

Lagos-based rapper and singer Blaxk Savage has released his latest EP, MIRROR, a five-track project that offers listeners a deeper look into his experiences, struggles, ambitions and personal growth. Released in July, the project continues the artist’s commitment to using music as a platform for honest storytelling. From his early releases to his latest work, Blaxk Savage has continued to build his identity around music that reflects real-life experiences and emotions. MIRROR represents a more introspective chapter in that journey. The title reflects the idea of looking inward and confronting different versions of oneself, including the struggles, mistakes, sacrifices, ambitions and dreams that shape a person’s identity. The EP begins with INTERLUDE, which sets the tone for the reflective journey that follows. It leads into MAN IN THE MIRROR, a track centred on self-examination, personal development and the process of understanding who he has become. The project then moves into RACK$, ...

Top  Nigerian payment and logistics super app platform joins Temu's courier network to strengthen e-commerce fulfillment for Nigerian buyers and businesses. Kwikpik , Nigeria's smart payment wallet and logistics super app , has been approved as a last-mile courier partner on Temu, the world's fastest-growing e-commerce marketplace. Nigerian buyers on Temu can now expect to see Kwikpik as a last-mile delivery partner for their Temu orders. Users will be able to track their Temu packages in real-time, with guaranteed last-mile deliveries to homes and businesses across Nigeria. The partnership marks a significant step in Kwikpik's vision to empower communities through sustainable commerce, while cementing Temu's commitment to building a reliable local logistics infrastructure to support its rapid expansion into the Nigerian market. What the Integration Means for Nigerian Buyers As of today, Temu shoppers in Nigeria can now expect to see Kwikpik as a possible last-mile ...

 Joseph Osagie is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, musician, actor and visual creator building a creative career across music, filmmaking, visual effects and digital art. Driven by a passion for storytelling, experimentation and creative expression, Osagie is developing an artistic identity that extends beyond conventional social media content. His ambition is to create original films, music and visual experiences capable of connecting African creativity with audiences both at home and around the world. At the heart of his creative journey is a simple philosophy: “Talent is a skill anyone can develop."The belief reflects his commitment to continuous learning and his willingness to explore different areas of the creative industry. Rather than limiting himself to a single discipline, Osagie continues to develop his skills across music, acting, filmmaking and visual production. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to explore storytelling from different perspective...